How do I make my boxer dogs coat shine?

Question

My dogs coat is very dull, she eats dry food. Any ideas on how to make it more glossy?

Answer 1

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I have my dobes on Nutro Max, and they are very shiny. Everyone always asks how do I get them so shiny. Answer is nothing special. The food and i bath in an Oatmeal shampoo about once a month.

Answer 2

Boxer Dog Coats

Answer 3

A decent dry food such as Hills canine, royal etc. No supermarkets own stuff. Also add cod liver oil to your dogs diet, this will help with bones and coat, this works VERY well. It worked a treat on our dogs coat.

My GSD is now 16 and has had cod liver oil sinse she started showing signs of aging, this has kept her going and she is in immaculate condition, the vet didnt realise how old she was until he looked at the register. It works a treat and would recomend it to any dog owner/cat owner. For dogs 500 mg is enough once a day.

Good luck

Answer 4

cod liver oil capsules r really cheap and work great, i used to have a boxer dog and her coat was amazing. people can never be bothered going out and getting these capsules and stuff though so what we did was, our family eat a lot of tuna, so when you squeeze out the oil just squeeze it into a cup and keep it for when you feed the dog...mix the oil into it's dog biscuits and voila lol we did this aall the time as well as the odd bath now and then and her coat and skin was sooo shiny. also, you can get shampoo to help with the dandruff and things, its not too expensive and you can get it in most pet stores or even online. good luck xxx

Answer 5

I feed my dogs a quality dry food and twice a week I give them a raw egg. They also get supplements from the Vet, 3V Skin Caps with Omega 3 and Vit. A, D and E in them.
When they get a bath, the best shampoo for shiny coat is a homemade one of mine.
*made for three dogs*
1 bottle of guiness beer
1 cup cooked instant oatmeal
3 egg yolks, discard whites
1/2 cup baby shampoo *for dogs or for people*
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon Vit. E oil
Blend in blender, then bathe the dog (s)
You might want to make half as much for you dog. Massage it in and let it sit in the coat for five minutes at least then rinse out. Don't overbathe the dog but this one does put some shine in the coat.

Answer 6

The main thing is the food. They need a certain combination of proteins to get that lovely coat. Have to use a premium dog food. Look up this site. You will be impressed. www.flintriverranch.com. If you ever want to try it use distributor 4KFA.

Answer 7

Try changing her food Eukanuba is great and so is Autarky dry food Both my English Bully's and my JRT are on either one and they have wonder full coats. Alternatively you could add some veg oil to her food. Works on horses so I don't see why a dog would be any different!

Answer 8

1) Use a good quality food, add a cod liver oil capsule once a day.
2) Keep your dog healthy and in good condition, plenty of exercise.
3) Bath once a month with a good quality shampoo.(Optional)
4) Groom properly every day, start with a rubber mitt, then a rough cloth, and finish by polishing with a piece of velvet/velour.

Answer 9

Place a pat of butter or olive oil in with her food. Wipe her coat, caress her, with a silk pad or scarf. Consider feeding her a balanced diet with meat. Dog's are carnivors and it's just human preference to feed dried food for cleaning up!

Answer 10

She might need a higher quality food, or she could have a skin condition. If she's healthy, and you want a good quick shine, drizzle a little olive or canola oil on a rag and rub her down.
I wouldn't advise bacon grease in her food; remember how unhealthy it is for people. Use moderation.