In comparison, Pooch & Mutt lists fresh herring, peas and fish protein as their top three ingredients. A regularly brushed dog is a soft and shiny dog, so be sure to get the comb out as often as you can, despite how wriggly or resistant your pooch may be. Brushing every couple of days is ideal, whether they have stubby, sheep-like or swishy fur. Pooch & Mutt Soft & Shiny is a fish-based food, which contains a higher abundance of omega fatty acids to help reduce skin inflammation and prevent itchiness. If you have any specific questions about your dog’s coat and skin, get in touch with us today. For some tasty supplements to improve your dog’s coat and skin, try our Bionic Biotic or Salmon Oil for Dogs supplements. We also offer a full Skin & Coat Bundle which contain vet-approved food specifically for a soft & shiny coat, Salmon oil supplement and Skin & Coat tailored treats. Dolly has been taking these tablets for a few weeks and she seems to like them. They help her walk around and play with her toys even more than before and I noticed that her legs seemed less stiff. It’s like she can do everything without too much pain and it doesn’t seem like she is in as much discomfort anymore. I think they are really helping to speed up her recovery.

It also contains Omega 3 and 6 which helps to nourish the skin and restore moisture to prevent itching and scratching, alongside prebiotics and probiotics to help maintain a balanced gut flora which can improve nutrient uptake and contribute to a healthy skin and a shiny coat. Soft and Shiny is a complete food, so alongside functional ingredients to look after your pooch's skin and coat, it also contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to promote overall health and wellbeing. Composition: Fresh herring (26%), peas, herring protein (14%), potatoes, dried apple pulp, herring oil (7%), fish gravy (2%), linseed, collagen (1%), dried kelp (0.2%), psyllium husk and seeds (0.08%), dried cranberries (0.04%), glucosamine (0.026%), chondroitin suplhate (0.02%), fructo-oligosaccharides (0.019%), mannan-oligosacharides (0.015%), mojave yucca (0.01%), milk thistle seeds (0.008%), lactobacillus acidophilus HA - 122 inactivated (15x109 cells/kg). The nutritional information of Harrington’s is vague - it’s unclear which meats are included. This means the contents could change over time and cause a reaction or digestive issues in your pup. As a senior dog is less active than a younger dog and their metabolism has slowed down, they shouldn’t eat too many carbs wherever possible. Senior dogs who are overweight have a worse quality of life and tend to pass away months, or even years sooner than slender, healthier dogs. Role of Omega-3 fatty acids in Canine Health: A Review’, Hannet Kaur, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

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Don’t worry if your dog’s fur is more matte than glossy, though, as there are plenty of good reasons why their coat might not shine. White fur doesn’t reflect light like darker coloured fur, for example, and it’s tough to achieve a shine on dogs with a short and wiry coat. Other dogs simply love to roll about in the dust and dirt, so if you get any amount of shine on their fur, it may only last a few minutes - but this doesn’t necessarily mean that their coat isn’t healthy. Next, carb content. Remember, the recommended carbohydrate percentage in dog food is 20-45% - going higher than this risks weight gain in dogs, as well as making it harder for active dogs to build muscle. Dogs fed carb-rich diets also tend to pass more stools and experience more digestive problems and sluggishness. Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements. Omega oils are essential for skin and coat quality, cardiovascular/ heart health, immune response, cognitive/ brain function and joint function/ mobility. The first thing to note is that Lily’s Kitchen has similar brand values to Pooch & Mutt, which is reflected in its ingredients list.

Much like puppies, senior dogs need special care when being fed - their diets must be gentle on the stomach yet full of whole ingredients to keep them nourished, lean and spritely in this late stage of life. References• ‘An un-commissioned randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind study to test the effect of deep sea fish oil as a pain reliever for dogs suffering from canine OA’, 2012 - National Library of Medicine London, August 2021: Pooch & Mutt, a British pet food brand, has launched its new functional dry food ‘Soft & Shiny’ for dogs that need a little extra help in maintaining moisturised skin and a glossy coat, designed to improve skin and coat health and help pooches feel good from the inside out. Pooch & Mutt have created an enhanced range of natural meals, treats and supplements that does good and tastes good, to give your pet the optimal ingredients needed to boost their mood and behaviour paw in paw with their physical health. Finally, puppies’ allergies won’t be known this early - so you may run the risk of triggering a grain-allergy with the wrong food.Pooch & Mutt was founded in 2007 as a healthy mainstream alternative to the junk filled ‘Big Pet Food’ brands on the market. Founder, Guy Blaskey, did a lot of running with his dog (and company mascot) Pepper. At the time there were other good quality pet foods emerging on the market, but none that embraced the power of positive nutrition, that you see in sports nutrition. Working with some of the top nutritionists in the UK, Guy developed the Pooch & Mutt food range, to not only cut out the junk of mass-produced pet foods, but to include positive nutrition, such as supplements and nutraceuticals, to help owners make healthier choices for their pets and help their dogs lead happy, healthy lives. Pooch and Mutt believe firmly that pets’ mental health is of equal importance to the physical, and constantly look for ingredients to promote that side of wellbeing. Pooch & Mutt makes complete, grain-free dry and wet food for dogs and cats, as well as natural supplements, treats and chews. While Burns’ contains none, Pooch & Mutt’s food contains probiotics and prebiotics, essential for a dog’s healthy gut biome and for boosting digestion and immunity. Hill’s option contains an excess of carbs in its ingredients list - including wheat, maize, rice and oats. Raw offal such as kidney, liver and heart are great natural sources of biotin for dogs, but if your dog isn’t keen on raw foods, a supplement can work just as well. Our probiotic supplement for healthy skin and coat contains biotin, zinc and fish oil and other antioxidants in a convenient powder format, so is a great place to start.

A common allergy in dogs is grain, which is why most Pooch & Mutt dog food products are entirely grain-free. Then comes those helpful, healthy supplements that really boost the effect of hypoallergenic dog food… I was pleasantly surprised by how much she liked them. In fact, she loves these Pooch & Mutt Mini Bone treats so much that every time she sees me with one she drools in anticipation, a great big bubble of it!Clinical study on the effect of biotin on skin conditions in dogs’, 1989, National Library of Medicine Some dogs have strong stomachs, but others have allergies that can make them very ill - to grain, for example, which is a common food allergy for dogs. Pooch & Mutt’s all-natural product range is hypoallergenic for that reason. Pooch and Mutt produces natural, ethical food, treats and supplements to keep your dogs happy and healthy. This press release was distributed by ResponseSource Press Release Wire on behalf of Pooch & Mutt in the following categories:

The meat in Pedigree’s Dry Vital is also ‘meat and animal derivatives’, which means it can contain things like feathers, beaks and bones.

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Dogs with sensitive skin benefit from supplements for skin and hydration. Collagen as well as omega fatty acids are great examples of this. The first ingredient in Harrington’s is ‘meat meal’ - a powder made from animal parts that humans don’t consume. As it’s created by rendering, this can affect nutrient bioavailability. For this comparison, we studied Hill’s Science Plan Perfect Digestion Adult 1+ and Pooch & Mutt Health & Digestion Dry Dog Food . Zinc is an important mineral in a dog’s diet, not only beneficial for ensuring a beautiful coat and skin, but also good thyroid function and healthy immunity. As dogs don’t produce zinc in their bodies independently, dry, flaky skin in dogs can be a sign of a zinc deficiency (3). Feed your dog zinc via fresh meats such as turkey, beef, pork or lamb, or top up with a tasty supplement you can easily add to their meals. In the Pooch & Mutt option, the main ingredient is salmon - a tasty and healthy lean protein that’s gentle on the tummy.