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My dog's fur is rough, not soft, and shedding. Could his food be why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

My dog's fur is getting rough and is not soft like when I first got him. I feel like it's his food that is making his fur get worse. It even falls more and more!

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2018

I am not sure what diet you are currently feeding but you may want to switch to something that is more high quality than what he is currently eating. The other option is to start feeding Bullet a vitamin supplement like this one from Missing Link: Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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