I have been told that not only is omega 3 good for dog's skin, it also acts as a mild calmer. I've been told that many working dogs in the UK are given pilchards or sardines so that they are not as crazy in the periods where they're not out for a full day shooting etc. Apparently it helps to allow them to control their energy levels while maintaining a high protein content in the food. Whether that's true or not i'm not sure, but that is what they say!
Another fantastic oil for coats is Evening Primrose. HOWEVER i stopped feeding this to my dobe Bruce when i found out it can cause hyperactivity in some dogs! Not what I needed in a dobie at around 12 months old!!!!

Works a treat for my older lab cross Shadow though, he's had flaky skin for years and despite looking into allergies, food and anything else you can think of, it's been the only thing that's worked for him!
