How to take care of your dog’s hair & skin
Your everything guide to the best hair days of your dog’s life.
Your dog’s hair and skin are their first lines of defense against external stressors and bad bacteria. That also applies in reverse—their hair and skin are also the last barrier past which bad bacteria and toxins must exit.
To ensure that every one of your dog’s hair days is better than the last, start with their diet. Focus on including naturally moisturizing nutrients that double as extra coverage for the digestive and immune systems too.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to track them down yourself. Consider this your go-to guide to your dog’s best hair and skin, for when they could use a little extra shine.
How can I tell if my dog has hair and skin issues?
Because of the large variety of underlying issues that can cause hair and skin issues, it’s sometimes difficult to pinpoint if you’re noticing a reaction or an endocrine issue itself. Typically, they’re most likely to be caused by nutrient deficiencies, ectoparasites, infection, or allergies.
While each underlying cause may present itself slightly differently, you’ll generally note:
Hair loss
A dull hair coat
Flakey or red skin
An abnormal excess of itchiness
That’s definitely what I’m seeing. How can I help alleviate my dog’s discomfort?
Don’t worry—just like humans, most hair and skin issues are treatable and your dog will eventually find relief. It is important to note that inflammation and irritation are not only nuisances to everyday living, but can quite easily build into more painful problems, so it’s best to treat symptoms as soon as you notice them.
Besides a consistent and breed-specific grooming regimen, the right mix of supplements will help moisturize, soothe, and strengthen your dog’s outer barrier.
How do supplements treat my dog’s Hair & Skin issues?
The best supplements, like Maev’s Hair & Skin formula, can work wonders on your dog’s protective layer. At Maev, we partnered with external experts and world-class veterinary nutritionists to hand select the perfect blend of nature’s best moisturizers. Our proprietary Hair & Skin formula includes:
Coconut oil, one of the healthiest fats in the natural world. This MCT (medium-chain fatty acid) is a powerful moisturizer with antiviral and antibacterial properties, meaning irritated skin doesn’t stand a chance. It’s also been dense with skin-brightening Vitamin C and proven to stand its own against flea allergies, eczema, and contact dermatitis.
Omega 3, 6, and 9 fish oils, one of the best natural moisturizers available. The fish oils hydrate skin, reduce inflammation, decrease shedding, ease hot spots, and make for one shiny coat.
When formulating Maev’s Raw Food, our team of veterinary experts worked meticulously to find the right proportion of Omega 6:3 oils for optimal skin health. They found the sweet spot in a 2.5:1 ratio, which has been clinically linked to reduced inflammation, improved cardiovascular health, and improved immunity.
Fish oil, flaxseed oil, cod liver oil, and chia seeds are some of the densest sources of Omega 6 and 3 in the world. Our Hair & Skin Vitamin Bars are specially made with chia seeds for this reason.
How long should my dog take Maev’s Hair & Skin supplements?
Good hair and skin requires maintenance (just ask your hair salon). While our supplements can act as a quick countermeasure against seasonal dry skin or irritation, they’re most impactful when integrated into your dog’s daily routine. Sustaining this habit now will arm your dog with the strongest defense system possible.
Just think about it like this: When you take your vitamins in the morning, so should they. Find a method that works for your home—whether that’s giving their supplements in a snackable bar form or “hiding” it in their dinner bowls.
Either way, they’ll get their full nutritional value (without being any the wiser) and you’ll get the award-worthy dog portraits you’ve been waiting for.
