Could Your Dog's Skin & Coat Problems Be Caused by Diet? Survey Reveals ~70% of Owners Believe Food Affects Skin & Coat
A joint survey by Petfood Koubou and NEXER found that about 70% of dog owners believe diet affects their pet's skin and coat. With 26.8% of owners actually facing skin troubles with their dogs, reviewing their diet is seen as crucial.
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### How Do Owners Deal with Their Dog's Skin and Coat Troubles?
The spring shedding season is a time when changes in a dog's skin and coat are common.
Not only does shedding increase, but many owners also struggle with skin issues like itching and dandruff. You might be wondering how daily care and diet affect these conditions.
Therefore, we collaborated with Petfood Koubou Inc. to conduct a survey on "Awareness Regarding Dog's Skin Troubles" among 82 men and women nationwide who had previously indicated they currently own a dog.
**When citing the contents of this press release, please adhere to the following:**
- State that the source is a "survey by NEXER Inc. and Petfood Koubou Inc."
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**"Survey on Dog's Skin Troubles" Overview**
**Survey Method:** Online questionnaire
**Survey Period:** February 18, 2026 – February 26, 2026
**Target Audience:** Men and women nationwide who indicated in a preliminary survey that they currently own a dog
**Valid Responses:** 82 samples
**Questionnaire Content:**
Question 1: Does your dog have any skin or coat problems?
Question 2: What kind of problems? (Multiple selections allowed)
Question 3: In which season are these problems most noticeable?
Question 4: Are you taking any measures against these skin/coat problems?
Question 5: What are the main measures you are taking? (Multiple selections allowed)
Question 6: How effective do you feel these measures are?
Question 7: Do you think your dog's diet affects the health of its skin and coat?
Question 8: Have you ever chosen food specifically for skin and coat health?
Question 9: Please tell us the reason.
*As a general rule, figures are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.
### 26.8% Report Having "Concerns" About Their Dog's Skin or Coat
First, we asked if they had any concerns about their dog's skin or coat.
The spring shedding season is a time when changes in a dog's skin and coat are common.
Not only does shedding increase, but many owners also struggle with skin issues like itching and dandruff. You might be wondering how daily care and diet affect these conditions.
Therefore, we collaborated with Petfood Koubou Inc. to conduct a survey on "Awareness Regarding Dog's Skin Troubles" among 82 men and women nationwide who had previously indicated they currently own a dog.
**When citing the contents of this press release, please adhere to the following:**
- State that the source is a "survey by NEXER Inc. and Petfood Koubou Inc."
- Include a link to Petfood Koubou Inc. (https://dogfoodkoubou.net/)
**"Survey on Dog's Skin Troubles" Overview**
**Survey Method:** Online questionnaire
**Survey Period:** February 18, 2026 – February 26, 2026
**Target Audience:** Men and women nationwide who indicated in a preliminary survey that they currently own a dog
**Valid Responses:** 82 samples
**Questionnaire Content:**
Question 1: Does your dog have any skin or coat problems?
Question 2: What kind of problems? (Multiple selections allowed)
Question 3: In which season are these problems most noticeable?
Question 4: Are you taking any measures against these skin/coat problems?
Question 5: What are the main measures you are taking? (Multiple selections allowed)
Question 6: How effective do you feel these measures are?
Question 7: Do you think your dog's diet affects the health of its skin and coat?
Question 8: Have you ever chosen food specifically for skin and coat health?
Question 9: Please tell us the reason.
*As a general rule, figures are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.
### 26.8% Report Having "Concerns" About Their Dog's Skin or Coat
First, we asked if they had any concerns about their dog's skin or coat.