Skin supplements for senior Pugs with dry skin

Skin and coat issues in dogs usually come down to one of two things — a dietary deficiency or an underlying skin condition — and supplements are really only going to help if the root cause is nutritional. Before pointing you toward anything specific, it would help to know a bit more: what breed and age is your dog, what exactly are you seeing (dry skin, dull coat, excessive shedding, itching), and what are you currently feeding them?

That's a really helpful picture. At 13, skin dryness in a Pug is often genuinely age-related — older dogs produce fewer natural skin oils, and dry skin around the ears in particular is very common. Royal Canin Pug Adult isn't a bad food, but it's not formulated with senior skin support in mind, and the omega-3 content in most kibbles degrades over time anyway. Can I ask — has she had a vet check recently, and is the flaking confined to the ears or showing up anywhere else on her body?

Good — no redness or hotspots makes an underlying skin condition much less likely. What you're describing is a classic presentation of age-related sebaceous gland slowdown. The skin simply isn't producing enough oil to stay supple, and you see it most on the ears and along the back because those areas have less natural moisture retention. A targeted omega supplement is exactly what's needed here, and I'd point you toward YuDERM Itching Dog — the name sounds like it's only for itchy dogs, but it's actually a high-potency omega-3 and omega-6 oil blend that works very well for dry, flaking skin in senior dogs. It comes in a pump bottle, so dosing is easy, and you just add it to her meal. For a Pug her size and age, it's a good fit.

Realistically, four to six weeks before you see a clear change in skin condition — skin turnover is slow. You might notice her coat looking a little shinier within two to three weeks, but the flaking tends to take longer to settle. Stick with it consistently and it will make a genuine difference. One thing worth doing in parallel: if she hasn't moved to a senior formulation yet, it's worth asking your vet about that at her next check-up. Senior kibbles tend to have better moisture and joint support too, which matters at 13.

That's the right approach. YuDERM Itching Dog is available on Amazon UK — look for the pump bottle version rather than the capsules, as it's easier to mix into food and tends to be better value. Give it a consistent six weeks and you should see a real improvement in that dry, flaky skin. She's lucky to have someone paying close attention at her age.