If Your Dog Sheds a Puppy Daily, They Probably Need This Nutrient In Their Diet

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Does it feel like your pup sheds an entire dog’s worth of fur daily? If you can relate to the picture above, your dog might be experiencing excessive shedding. What’s Causing My Dog to Shed So Much During Warmer Months? While there are many possible root causes for heavy shedding, oftentimes diet is the main culprit. Despite the convenience of commercial dog food kibble, one of its major drawbacks lies the inability to retain the quality and potency of a vital nutrient: Omega Fatty Acids. Known as essential fatty acids, a dog’s body is unable to produce Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats, and therefore they must be obtained through their diet (hence the name essential). In recent years, science has begun to understand a myriad of benefits from essential fatty acids. According to Dr. Steve Marsden, DVM, writing for VCA, “Fatty acid supplements can reduce shedding, promote growth of the undercoat, reduce tendencies to inflammation and help resolve inflammation.” But Doesn’t My Dog’s Food Contain Omega Fatty Acids? While many dog foods claim to contain Omega fatty aci...