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My Shih Tzu has dry hair. What dog food is best for her health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed

I have a 2 old shitzu , I been searching what type of food will be good for her , I have a couple that I been reading and they say there good like , Well core grain free dry dog food , royal Cain blue buffalo , & Well core Healthy my shitzu has very dry hair and I been feeling ceaser and I heard it’s not a good food please help I want my baby to have a good healthy nurtion for her ?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2019

I would stay away from blue buffalo. I have never had good experience with their foods. I have seen a lot of dog become overweight, develop pancreatitis, and have a lot of urinary issues with this food. Little Caesars is also not a great food. Royal canin and science diet are both good foods. I am not super familiar with well core but I also haven't heard anything bad about their foods. I do not think she needs to be a on grain free unless she is having bad food allergy issues. Also, I would consider putting her a fish oil or an omega 3 fatty acid supplementation if she has a lot of flakey and isn't greasy. I like vetriscience 369 supplementation. I hope this helps!

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