6 Best Foods For A Healthy Doodle Coat
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Hey there, Doodle owners! Elina here.
Did you know that your Doodle's diet can heavily affect their coat health? That’s right, deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals can lead to a dull coat, dry skin, and even loss of pigmentation.
By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly which foods to feed your pup to make sure they’re getting the nutrients that support a healthy, shiny coat.
How Your Doodle's Diet Affects Coat Health
Your Doodle’s diet plays a huge role in their overall skin and coat health. Just like humans, dogs need food with balanced nutrients to look and feel their best. And because Doodles naturally have curlier coats, they’re more prone to matting, dryness, and dullness if they’re missing essential nutrients.
While some commercial dog foods cover the basics, adding these whole foods as toppers can fill in the gaps and keep your Doodle's coat soft, fluffy, and healthy.
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6 Foods To Promote Doodle's Coat Health
1. Salmon (Omega-3 Fatty Acids)
Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, hydrate dry skin, and give your Doodle’s coat a healthy shine.
How to serve it (suggestion):
Cook a plain, boneless piece of salmon (no seasoning or oils), then sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons into your Doodle’s food once or twice a week as a topper.
2. Blueberries (Antioxidants)
Blueberries are full of antioxidants that protect your dog’s skin cells and reduce inflammation.
How to serve it (suggestion):
Add 5–10 fresh or frozen (unsweetened) blueberries into meals a few times a week, or use them as healthy training treats.
3. Sweet Potatoes (Vitamin A)
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, which support healthy skin cells and can help relieve dry or flaky skin.
How to serve it (suggestion):
Boil or bake a sweet potato (no butter or seasoning), mash it, and mix 1–2 tablespoons into your dog’s food 2–3 times per week.
4. Eggs (Protein + Biotin)
Eggs are a complete protein source. They're loaded with amino acids, biotin, and healthy fats that help strengthen hair follicles and reduce excessive shedding
How to serve it (suggestion):
Scramble or boil an egg (plain and fully cooked), then mix half to a full egg into meals once or twice a week.
5. Chicken (Lean Protein)
Chicken is a great source of lean protein and essential amino acids that help repair skin, support muscle health, and keep your Doodle’s coat strong and healthy.
How to serve it (suggestion):
Boil or bake plain, skinless chicken breast (no seasoning), shred it, and mix 1–2 tablespoons into meals 2–3 times per week.
6. Coconut Oil (Natural Moisturizer)
Coconut oil moisturizes your Doodle’s skin from the inside out. It’s especially helpful if your Doodle deals with itchiness, dryness, or allergies.
How to serve it (suggestion):
Start with ¼ teaspoon mixed into food, and if your Doodle tolerates it well, gradually increase up to 1 teaspoon per 30 lbs of body weight a few times per week.
Conclusion
Maintaining your Doodle's coat is important for their overall health, and incorporating just a few whole food ingredients each week makes a big difference.
And if you want to learn the best way to keep your Doodle's coat detangled, check out my ultimate guide on How to Detangle Your Doodle's Coat.
Elina Panteleyeva
Hey! I'm Elina, the Founder of Dood Woof. I'm on a mission to create healthy and happy lives for Doodles.
