How to Keep your Dog’s Skin and Coat Healthy | AKC Blog

Having a healthy skin and shiny coat is a good sign that your dog is in excellent health. Dog owners are especially delighted when they see that aside from having lustrous coat, their pets are also comfortable and full of vigor. But other dogs suffer from itchy and flaky skin. More than making a dog’s coat look dull, unhealthy skin may also be a sign of underlying nutritional problems or an indication of lack of proper care.