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5 Reasons Why Dog Owners are Feeding Sardines to Relieve Itchy Skin

Many Dogs Don't Get Enough Omega-3s

Modern dog diets are often packed with omega-6 fatty acids but surprisingly low in omega-3s. While both are important, too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 can contribute to inflammation throughout the body.

 

Omega-3s play a key role in supporting healthy skin, a shiny coat, joint health and overall wellbeing. That's why many dog owners are turning to oily fish like sardines as a natural source of these essential fats. Just 1 sardine a day can be an easy way to help boost your dog's omega-3 intake and support healthier skin from the inside out.

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Healthy Skin Starts from the Inside Out

When dogs develop itchy skin, many owners instinctively reach for shampoos, sprays and creams. While these products can help soothe symptoms on the surface, healthy skin is built from the inside out. Your dog's skin is their largest organ, and like every other part of the body, it relies on proper nutrition to function at its best.

 

Essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids help support the skin's natural barrier, which plays an important role in keeping moisture in and environmental irritants out. When this barrier is compromised, dogs may be more prone to dry skin, excessive scratching and irritation.

 

That's why many dog owners focus not just on what they put on their dog's skin, but also on what goes into their dog's bowl.

 

Foods naturally rich in omega-3s, such as sardines, provide nutrients that support healthy skin and coat condition from within. While no single food can cure every cause of itching, ensuring your dog receives the nutrients needed to maintain healthy skin can be an important part of a broader skin-care routine. Sometimes the most effective support doesn't come from another bottle of shampoo, but from better nutrition every day.

Dogs Love the Taste

Let's be honest. The healthiest food in the world won't do much if your dog refuses to eat it. Fortunately, most dogs go absolutely crazy for sardines. Their rich aroma and natural fish flavour make them highly appealing, even for fussy eaters.

 

Unlike powders, tablets or supplements that often need to be hidden in food, sardines are usually eaten with enthusiasm straight from the bowl. That makes them one of the easiest ways to add beneficial nutrients to your dog's diet. 

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"Even my fussy dog loves these. Easy for them to eat, and I can break them up and stuff parts in a snuffle mat to keep them occupied for a while.
I started giving these daily alongside a predominantly fish diet and I have noticed an improvement in both dogs coats."

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Perfect addition to dinner!!

"Our 2 kelpies love a crushed sardine sprinkled over their dinner, one was a bit of a fussy eater but since the introduction of a sardine, dinner time has been smooth. We add boiling water to the crushed sardine before adding the rest of the food so the flavour infuses through their whole feed. Never an empty bowl! Thanks guys!"

Elaine Powell

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Easy Add to Daily Routine

Some health routines feel like a second job. Sardines aren't one of them. Simply add 1-2 sardines to your dog's meal each day or feed one piece right before bedtime. No measuring powders, hiding tablets or remembering complicated schedules. It really is that easy. 

Dried For Your Convenience

Fresh sardines are nutritious, but they're also messy, smelly and require refrigeration. Tinned sardines often have additives (like salt which is not great for dogs) and still pretty messy to handle especially if you are travelling, camping or living with limited storage.

 

Ferguson's dried butterflied sardines are light, compact to store, completely shelf stable and ready to serve. 1 piece per day and watch it transform your dog's skin health. No mess, no cold storage required, no smell - just grab and feed! 

Thousands of Aussie Dog Owners Keep Reordering 

The true test of any dog treat isn't the first purchase. It's whether dog owners come back for more. Every month, thousands of Australian dog owners reorder sardines because they're easy to feed, dogs love the taste, and they fit seamlessly into a healthy daily routine.

 

We sold 1kg of Sardines every 3 hours last year. Real dog owners who order on repeat must mean that the sardines are doing their job in improving dog's skin & coat health.  When that many dog owners make sardines as part of their daily routine, it's not a gimmick. It must actually work. 

We're Proudly Australian Owned & Operated

We're not a faceless large corporation dog treat company. Ferguson's is an Australian owned and operated family business in Melbourne, Australia. Our warehouse is in Boxhill South in Victoria and every order is packed and shipped from here. Most orders are fulfilled within 1-2 business days, we have daily parcel pickups from Australia Post & our trusted couriers.

 

We treat our customers like how we would like to be treated, with friendly old fashioned customer service that aims to respond fast and find the best resolution to any issues with your order. Generous return & exchange policies if you find that your dog doesn't agree with any of our treats.

 

We are a dog treat brand that you can trust with your most loved members of your family.  

Air Dried Sardines Butterflied

Single Ingredient

No Additives

No Preservatives

Grain Free

Made out of just 100% actual Aussie wild caught Sardines. Packed with Omega 3 Fatty Acids for skin and coat regeneration which means our furry babies are always soft and cuddly.

Check availability

Free AU Shipping on orders with Ferguson's Taster Bag or $150+ spend