06/16/2026
A growing body of research suggests that recurring scratching, paw licking and irritated skin may be linked to a weakened skin barrier.
Not just the gut.
In a 2024 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in Veterinary Dermatology, dogs with atopic dermatitis received either oral fish oil rich in EPA and DHA or a placebo alongside Apoquel.
Over the study, the average daily Apoquel dose in the fatty-acid group dropped by approximately 63%, while the placebo group did not show a significant reduction.
Dogs receiving the fatty acids also showed lower itch scores, improved coat quality and better quality of life.
Why can fatty acids make such a difference?
Your dog’s skin barrier is built from protective lipid layers that hold moisture in and help keep environmental irritants out.
Separate research found that dogs with atopic dermatitis had lower levels of important skin ceramides, even in areas where the skin looked normal.
Another study found that oral omega-3 and omega-6 supplementation increased skin lipids and improved the organisation of these protective layers.
That is exactly why we developed CoatRestore.
Its 5-Oil Dermal Matrix delivers:
• EPA and DHA from wild-caught small fish
• GLA from borage and evening primrose oils
• Organic flaxseed oil
• Vitamin E
One precise daily dose, designed to support the skin barrier from within and target the recurring scratch-and-lick cycle at its source.
-Not another shampoo.
-Not another generic salmon oil.
-Not another gut-only approach.
Give your dog the specific fatty acids their skin barrier needs every day.
Sources: Schäfer & Thom, Veterinary Dermatology, 2024. Reiter et al., Veterinary Dermatology, 2009. Popa et al., Veterinary Research Communications, 2011. Sævik et al., Veterinary Dermatology, 2004.
