She is about 9 months old and a mix of hound, lab, shepard, pointer, maybe beagle and heaven knows what else. She is about 35 #. She will eat anything I give her. The vet said beef or chicken broth but how would this help? Her hair fell out where she was wearing a collar and I have removed it except when we are out for a walk. i got her a harness instead. I have heard fish oil?? Thanks for suggestions.
2006-07-24 03:59:06 · 8 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Before giving her any supplements, you must consult with your Vet.
There is a product called-
"Excel Brewers Yeast with Omega 3 Fatty Acids"
-Natural daily supplement provides proteins, zinc & biotin for healthy skin & coat. B-complex vitamins help keep coat shiny & lustrous. Omega 3 fatty acids maintain healthy skin to reduce excess shedding. Give 1 chewable tab per 10 lbs body weight.
Sometimes, commercial pet food can have digestive problem which, in turn prevent fatty acid other essential nutrients from being absorbed.
Allergies can be a factor. Have you checked if she's allergic to anything? It's a huge test to pin point this one out, but allergies can cause skin irritation which results in dry coat.
But, don't overlook the obvious when trying to figure out what's taking the shine out of her coat. Is she taking a dip in the chlorinated pool every chance that she gets? Does she enjoy sleeping next to the woodstove or heated area? Are you bathing her frequently, perhaps too often, or using a shampoo that is too harsh? If you're constantly bathing her, then, this could be the culprit. You can actually use human hair conditioner next time. Mind you, next time doesn't mean bathing her right away. She might smell, but that's ok unless she rolled in something awful..Just don't over-bath her.
However you should see your Vet if:
- there's dandruff on the furniture
-you give your pet a generic food (bad food can cause dry coat - consider buying her premium puppy food that has essential nutrients added in the food)
-shedding or scracthing more than usual
-severe dry skin
-fur is greasy or smells even after bathing
-change in skin colour or the skin seems loose
-skin of the lips, abdomen or rectal rectal area is yellow
-red dots on her skin
-bad sunburn (which I would hope not!)
There is no evidence to show that chicken or beef broth will remedy in her dry coat. If anything, it will make a nice meal for her.
I think you should look at the food that you're feeding her....Also, check out the supplements out there for dry coat such as the one I mentioned. You can pick up supplements at a health pet store. The staff here are very knowledgeable when it comes to animal wellness.
Good luck.
2006-07-24 05:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by violetviolet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fish oil is a great solution for dry skin and drab fur. What you might try first off is looking at what you're feeding her; they say "you are what you eat" and it's true with dogs too. I switched my long-coated dogs to a food made of fish and it did wonders for their coats. Sometimes allergies can cause dry skin too, and a lot of allergies are caused by the grains used to hold some foods together. I know my dachshund is allergic to corn and wheat. And just like people, using a good remoisturizing conditioner after shampooing and not washing her too often will help keep things balanced. Be sure you're using cleansers that are ph-balanced for dogs! Good luck!
2006-07-24 04:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by pianoducky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some breeds just have course hair. You could try one of the good spray on coat conditioners available.
Make sure you are feeding a high quality food. Do not ask you Vet for advice about nutrition, most know very little about it. I would not give broth unless you are making it yourself, it is VERY high in sodium. I make my own broth/stewed chicken for mine, just make sure to remove all the bones. Then you can freeze it in small proportions.
2006-07-24 04:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eggs are a good dietary supplement. They provide oils which will make her fur healthier. Also some dogs have naturally coarse hair. In that case there is not much you can do.
2006-07-24 07:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Salsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought some oil specially for dogs at Walmart. You just mix it with her food. My puppy just licked it out of the bottle. It's chocolate-flavored (just like a woman!). You can also buy Brewer's Yeast for dogs and it has ingredients in it to control shedding.
2006-07-24 04:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by just1dot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try olive oil mixed in her dog food. and raw eggs
2006-07-24 04:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by valerie c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try moist dog/ cat food that is what my sister did for her cat
2006-07-24 05:16:57 · answer #7 · answered by red_neck_linda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use oatmeal shampoo when bathing the dog.
2006-07-24 04:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋