Too much bathing can strip those oils ... “Companies that research dog skin and fur for their shampoo line will have better results, less irritation and improved skin and coat quality ...

You must be careful using a shedding tool - if too much pressure is applied it can cause small scratches on the dog's skin. Feed your dog a healthy diet. When your dog gets good nutrition ...

It’s almost bedtime and you’ve just let your dog ... coat too much – over-bathing dogs with thick coats like Labradors, Golden Retrievers or Siberian Huskies can strip oil from the skin ...

Dog hairs are too large to be allergens ... Understand that though hairless breeds don’t require much brushing, they do require extra skin care. Big, bald and beautiful!

And, of course, don’t forget palatability — meaning how much your pup enjoys the food. To help you sort through all of the options out there, I tested a few dog foods with Shea and Great Dane ...