For a Healthy Shiny Coat Omega-3 fatty acids are something you may have heard about. Typically, their benefits are observed in your dog's outward appearance. When Omega-3 fatty acids are included in your dog's diet, your can expect to see your dog's coat improve and become shiny and healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are fundamental molecules in the structure and activity of the membranes of all cells throughout your dog's body. They also have in neurological tissues, especially the brain and retina. Because of their role in cell membranes, Omgega-3 fatty acids are essential for the formation of new tissue, and are therefore important for development and growth.