Skin & Coat Functional Biscuits Treats for Dogs
Verified May 31, 2026
These are crunchy, baked skin and coat support treats for dogs, made with oat flour and sweet potato flour as the base and chicken meal as the primary animal protein. They include multiple omega-3 sources such as flaxseed, krill meal, salmon oil, and marine microalgae oil, along with biotin, zinc, and vitamins C and E. They’re meant to be used as part of the treat portion of your dog’s diet rather than as a main food.
As a functional treat, this biscuit offers more than a typical cookie-style dog biscuit by adding several omega-3 sources plus skin- and coat-related micronutrients like biotin, zinc, and antioxidant vitamins. It’s best suited for dogs who already eat a complete and balanced diet and whose owners want to use their treat allowance to support skin and coat. Because it contains chicken and egg, it’s not a good option for dogs with known allergies to those ingredients.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Multiple omega-3 sources (flaxseed, krill meal, salmon oil, marine microalgae oil) that can help support skin and coat when used consistently as part of the overall diet.
- Includes targeted micronutrients for skin health such as biotin, zinc proteinate, and vitamins C and E.
- Uses oat and sweet potato flours as the main carbohydrate sources, which are generally well tolerated by most dogs.
- Preserved with natural antioxidants (mixed tocopherols, citric acid, rosemary extract) rather than artificial colors or flavors.
Considerations
- This is a treat, not a complete and balanced diet, so it should only make up a small portion of your dog’s daily calories alongside a balanced main food.
- Contains chicken meal and egg product, which are common allergens and will not be suitable for dogs with chicken or egg sensitivities.
- Includes cane molasses, which adds extra sugar and calories; portions should be controlled, especially for dogs prone to weight gain or with diabetes risk.
- Corn distillers dried grains with solubles appear later in the list; while nutritionally acceptable, very sensitive dogs with corn-related issues may need to avoid it.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Oat Flour
Oat flour is used in pet food mainly as a carbohydrate source and binder that contributes soluble fiber (including beta‑glucans), modest protein, and B vitamins and minerals. It can help support digestive health and stool quality in dogs and is generally safe for cats in small amounts, but it is calorie‑dense so shouldn’t dominate diets for obligate carnivores and pets with grain sensitivities should be monitored for rare oat allergy or cross‑contamination with gluten‑containing grains.
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Sweet Potato Flour
Sweet potato flour is a gluten-free carbohydrate and binder commonly used in kibbles and treats to provide starch, bulk and both soluble and insoluble fiber. It offers digestible energy, fiber and beta‑carotene (a vitamin A precursor) that can support stool quality and palatability in dogs, but cats convert beta‑carotene poorly so it’s of limited vitamin A value for them; because it is calorie-dense and relatively high in carbohydrates, it should be used cautiously in overweight or diabetic pets and diets should be balanced to meet obligate carnivore nutrient needs.
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Cane Molasses
Cane molasses is a viscous sweetener and palatability enhancer used in pet foods and treats to add simple carbohydrates, help bind ingredients, and contribute trace minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium along with small amounts of B vitamins. It can improve taste and texture but is high in sugars and calories, so it should be used sparingly—excessive intake can contribute to weight gain, dental issues, or unstable blood glucose in diabetic or obese pets.
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Flaxseed
Flaxseed is used in pet foods as a plant-based source of alpha‑linolenic acid (ALA) omega‑3, soluble and insoluble fiber, and modest protein, often added to support skin and coat condition, digestive health, and kibble texture; ground seed or flaxseed oil is more digestible than whole seed. Dogs can partially convert ALA to long‑chain EPA/DHA but cats convert ALA poorly and therefore still need marine sources for essential DHA/EPA; flax is calorie‑dense, prone to oxidation if not stabilized, and contains lignans (phytoestrogens) and trace cyanogenic compounds, so it should be processed and used in moderation.
Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Nutri-Vet is a brand under Compana Pet Brands that provides veterinarian-formulated supplements, vitamins, and functional treats for dogs and cats. The brand focuses on supporting overall health, mobility, skin and coat condition, and immune function with high-quality, science-backed formulations.
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Manna Pro maintains quality control and regulatory compliance across its manufacturing operations, following FDA regulations for pet food production and employing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for product safety and consistency.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Nutri-Vet Skin & Coat Functional Biscuits Treats for Dogs has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Has Nutri-Vet ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Nutri-Vet. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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