SKIN & COAT
SKIN AND COAT ESSENTIALS
If your puppy’s intake of protein and energy is of insufficient quantity or quality, his hair coat will be dull and dry. High quality protein, essential fatty acids and certain minerals and vitamins found in a complete and balanced diet, like Eukanuba puppy food, are essential to maintaining healthy skin and coat.
Extraordinary Dog Facts
The skin is the largest organ of the body and represents 24% of a newborn puppy’s body weight versus 12% when he matures.
Why it Works
Eukanuba is packed with important ingredients for a healthy coat like high quality animal protein from chicken, lamb, fish and egg. These proteins are especially helpful because 30-35% of a puppy’s daily protein intake is needed just to keep his skin and coat in good condition. Essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and special nutrients also support coat health.
Skin and Coat
| Ingredients important to Skin and Coat Health2 |
| Protein |
Essential amino acids for skin and coat maintenance |
| Omega-6 |
Skin and coat shine, texture and barrier properties |
| Omega-3 |
Supports healthy skin and coat |
| Zinc |
Protein metabolism and wound healing |
| Copper |
Tissue, pigment and protein synthesis and cell protection |
| Vitamin A |
Growth and maintenance of healthy skin |
| Vitamin E |
Helps to protect skin cells from oxidant damage |
| Vitamin C |
Supports wound healing and collagen formation |
| Biotin |
Utilization of protein and fatty acids |
| Vitamin B2 |
Fat and protein metabolism |
Feeding studies clearly show that a high quality diet like Eukanuba, which has an optimal omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid ratio between 5-10:1 support skin health and coat shine, and can even result in a healthy skin and coat.