Skin & Coat

Healthy skin and a thick, shiny coat are considered to be sensitive indicators of our pets' health.

Two of the most important requirements: an optimal supply of nutrients and sta - ble intestinal health. In the event of illness, it is therefore important to ensure the balance of the intestines and immune system. A dull, flaky coat, inflammation or hair loss tell us that the skin needs help. Besides food intolerances (or allergies), there are many other causes worth considering: digestive disorders, nutrient deficiencies or excesses, skin parasites, breed- or illness-related metabolic disorders, hormones, infections and much more which require vet - erinary supervision.

Intolerances and allergic reactions to individual feed ingredients are increasingly common. They often manifest themselves in the form of itching, skin and digestion problems.

Particularly serious: while allergies usually involve just a few substances at the start, new intolerances can develop later on. Allergies can occur at any stage of life and practically from one day to the next. There are numerous causes, which can some - times be difficult to identify. Allergic reactions can be directed at proteins from plant and animal-derived food components, but allergens from the animal’s environment - such as pollen, dust mites, flea bites or medication - can also trigger allergic reactions. If a food allergy is detected in your dog, the sub - stances responsible should be strictly avoided. In order to determine the cause of the allergy, your dog should be fed a special diet for 8 to 12 weeks with preferably only one variety of meat and grains/vegetables. Meats and carbohydrate sources that your dog has not tried before are particularly suitable for this. We recommend an activation of digestion when starting to feed a special diet. Once your dog has been symptom-free for 1 to 2 weeks, you can begin to slowly add other products to their diet (chews, treats.) In order to be able to identify the trigger in the event of another allergic reaction, these foods should only be introduced into the diet individually and at intervals of around 14 days.

Matching treats & snacks

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