Dog Food for Hair Growth: Coach’s Journey
I’ve always considered myself a pretty chill dog mom—somewhere between “feeds organic chicken” and “he’ll be fine, he’s literally eating drywall.” But if you’ve ever loved an English Bulldog, you know that being chill doesn’t last long. Bulldogs come with opinions, drama, and skin that reacts to the slightest inconvenience, like pollen or Mondays.
Coach, my beloved round, wrinkly old man, has been raised on Earthborn Holistic treats basically his whole life. The chewy ones, the crunchy ones—you name it, he’s taste-tested it. Earthborn was already a trusted name in our home. I loved their mission, what they stood for, how they give back, and Coach loved that the treats appeared in his mouth on a regular basis. Win-win.
Coach’s Hair Loss
But when it came to his actual food? I’ll be honest—we got lazy. One day we were at a local grocery warehouse, already wrestling with a cart full of snacks for the human kids, and we just grabbed a bag of dog food that “looked normal” and called it good. I didn’t think twice. I was just trying to get out of Costco with my wallet and my dignity intact.
Everything seemed fine at first. No immediate reactions, no dramatic bulldog meltdowns. But slowly… too slowly… I noticed something odd. Coach was losing hair along his side. Just a patch, but enough to make me pause mid-belly rub like, “Sir? What is going on here?”
As any dog mom would be, I spiraled. Did he run into something? Is he stressed? Is he having an allergic reaction to air? We took him to the vet, who reassured us that English Bulldogs are basically the divas of the dog world—sensitive bellies, sensitive skin, sensitive everything. In other words, “Totally normal, don’t panic.”
Naturally, I continued to panic.
I started investigating like I was auditioning for CSI: Bulldog Edition. I checked his shampoo. His bedding. His stress levels (he has none, unless you count being told he can’t lick the trash can). Multiple environmental factors. Nothing changed. Nothing worked.
That’s when it hit me: his food.
Finding Earthborn Holistic
It wasn’t Earthborn. And in hindsight, this was the biggest plot twist of the whole story because Earthborn had never let us down—not once, not in years of treats, belly laughs, and bribery.
So I switched him to Earthborn Holistic’s Great Plains Feast—specifically, the Grain-Free Bison Meal & Vegetables recipe.
What drew me to this formula was the ingredient list. Bison meal is the primary protein source—lean, clean, and packed with energy-sustaining goodness. It’s grain-free and gluten-free, which is basically the English Bulldog version of “living your best life.” It also has L-carnitine, which helps burn fat and maintain lean muscle mass, something my chunky man definitely needed because he has mastered the art of looking athletic while remaining profoundly unathletic.
The recipe is a 100% balanced diet and loaded with fruits and vegetables—blueberries, cranberries, apples, carrots, spinach—all the things Coach would never willingly eat unless they were disguised inside kibble. The natural fibers support digestion (important for obvious bulldog-related reasons), it has a balanced ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to support skin and coat health, and all the added vitamins and minerals he could need. Basically, it’s a spa treatment disguised as dinner.
How Coach’s Diet Improved Hair Growth
And here’s the part that shocked me: over the next few months, we saw real changes in his hair growth. Not overnight, nothing dramatic. But slowly, his hair growth improved! New little hair sprouts started filling in the bald patch on his side. Every time I spotted a new sprout I felt like I had personally grown it myself with love, determination, and maybe a little divine intervention.
Coach’s mood improved, too. Even for an older guy, his overall health improved! He was more active, happier, and his coat looked noticeably healthier. I didn’t want to get my hopes up too soon, but eventually it became obvious—switching to the Earthborn Bison recipe was the turning point.
And honestly? We weren’t even surprised. Earthborn had been a part of our home for years. We trusted them. Coach trusted them. It felt like coming back home after straying into the wilderness of generic dog food and learning a very humbling lesson.
Now, I’m not here to say this is a miracle cure or that you should immediately toss your current dog food in the trash and sprint to the nearest pet store. But I am here to say this: if you have a dog with a sensitive stomach, sensitive skin, or the emotional temperament of a Victorian child who faints at sunlight (aka an English Bulldog), this food is worth looking into.
What meant the most to me was knowing exactly what Coach was eating. No fillers. No mystery ingredients. Just high-quality protein and thoughtfully chosen fruits and veggies that actually support his health. I don’t need fancy—just trustworthy. And after seeing the changes in his skin, his energy, and how excited he gets for mealtime, that trust is stronger than ever.
We still have a little ways to go on his hair regrowth journey, but seeing progress—real, tangible progress—has been such a relief. Our sweet guy is on the right track, looking shinier, happier, and fluffier by the month. And I can confidently say, Earthborn Holistic saved the day without even trying to.
Next Steps in Coach’s Hair Growth Journey
So here we are—months later, a bag of Earthborn Bison pet food permanently on the pantry shelf, a bulldog who looks like he’s in his glow-up era, and a pet parent who sleeps a little easier knowing his hair growth is improving and his belly is happy.
And I’ve learned my lesson: no more random dog food impulse purchases, no matter how chaotic the grocery run gets. Coach deserves better. And honestly, so does my peace of mind.
If you’ve been debating switching dog foods or just need reassurance that someone else out there is obsessively monitoring their dog’s hair growth—hi, I’m right there with you. And in our case, Earthborn Holistic was the quiet, steady hero of the story.
Here’s to healthier pups, happier bellies, and a whole lot fewer bald spots.
