Bichon Frise (detailed introduction)

　　With the arrival of the autumn and winter seasons, many owners dress their dogs in beautiful little clothes. This time is often when dogs’ fur is the driest and most prone to matting. In fact, protecting your dog’s coat quality can start with everyday diet; let me take you through it.
　　1. Improving Dog’s Coat Quality Through Dietary Therapy:
　　1. Protein: Sufficient protein ensures the quality of your dog’s hair growth, making the hair grow faster and stronger, and can also improve split ends. Especially for long-haired dogs, enough protein makes them less likely to shed broken hair.
　　2. Vitamin E: Vitamin E has anti-aging and antioxidant effects, can boost the body’s immunity, protect the integrity and function of cell membranes, and maintain skin and coat health.
　　3. Vitamin D: Vitamin D is the main substance for normal bone calcification; it promotes intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and helps the skin and coat absorb and break down nutrients.
　　4. Fat: Fat is the main substance ensuring a shiny dog’s coat, and also aids in absorbing other nutrients. Lack of fat causes itchy skin, increased dandruff, and rough, dry hair.
　　2. What Kind of Food Ensures Healthy Dog Fur?
　　1. Professional dog food formulated by canine nutrition experts.
　　It effectively caters to all aspects of the dog’s needs; the balance of trace elements and fat content can gently supplement its nutrition.
　　2. Foods that supplement protein and fat.
　　Moderate lean meat, cooked egg yolks, plant oils, etc., all help improve coat shine. However, excessive fat intake can cause many other problems. Therefore, when preparing these foods for your dog, be careful not to give too much.
　　3. Foods that supplement trace elements.
　　Seaweed, vegetables, etc., are all rich in trace elements, but unless your dog shows severe symptoms of trace element deficiency, special supplementation is generally not necessary.