Our premium dry food has been formulated with linoleic acid from vegetable oil in
combination with zinc. Together, zinc and linoleic acid have a synergistic effect
in promoting and protecting skin and coat health.
PROMOTING SKIN AND COAT HEALTH
In general, skin and coat condition can say a lot about a dog. In fact, they’re
both perceived as visual indicators of overall health. Protecting your dog’s skin
is important for many reasons.
For starters, the skin forms a protective outer layer that acts as a barrier against
potentially harmful physical, chemical and external factors. The skin is also responsible
for:
• water balance • storing nutrients • sensory
perception
• thermoregulation • vitamin D synthesis
Because a dog’s skin is relatively thin when compared to humans, its protection
is important for good health. The role of linoleic acid is key in supporting your
dog’s own skin defenses and promoting a healthy coat.
Linoleic acid is an Omega 6 fatty acid that’s an essential dietary requirement for
us as well as our dogs. That’s because lipids play an important role in skin barrier
function. The Omega 6 from vegetable oil is a necessary component in the structure
of cell membranes. More ways NATURAL DEFENSETM products give your dog
the protection he needs.