My dog has red, dry skin, dandruff, and sheds. What food helps?

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I have a male German Shepherd mix and a female Pitt bull mix; my male is more easier to feed. Honestly will eat anything no problem but my female is more sensitive. Grain free taste of the wild salmon and venison line she likes. No issues with excretion but ever since I switched her skin is bright red with dandruff and more dry. Coat looks thinner, shedding a lot more. I don’t know what else to try. Recommendations? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Sounds like that brand of food isn't good for Calypso's skin. You can try another brand of food, or you can try giving her fish oil supplements. She can have 1,000 mg fish oil containing 300 mg of EPA/DHA combined for every 30 pounds of body weight. So for her, 600mg.

My dog has red, dry skin, dandruff, and sheds. What food helps?

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