If your dog scratches despite flea prevention, the culprit is often food sensitivity — and chicken and beef top the offender list. Fish-first recipes sidestep both while delivering omega-3s that visibly improve coat gloss within six weeks.
Transition over ten days, not overnight: 25% new food for three days, 50% for three, 75% for three, then full swap. A spoonful of plain pumpkin purée during the switch keeps stools steady.
Read past the front of the bag. “Salmon flavor” can mean almost no salmon; look for salmon or salmon meal as the first ingredient, and skip bags where corn, wheat or soy appear in the top five.