Woodenlion Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I apologize if this has been discussed but I was unable to find it through the search option. George has been shedding since February, alot. It has been constant. Could he need a supplement and if so what should I be giving him? I know his fur was terrible when he came to me but I wasn't expecting this. There are still spots that have that yellowish cast to them (Laurie will know what I am referring to)and it doesn't have the sheen of Cocoa's and Honey's. I feed him raw. It will be a year in August that I have had him. I am thinking his system may need a boost since they were feeding him such terrible food. Thanks Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie etc Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'd try some salmon oil if he's not already on it. I've seen big differences in coat condition with that. If shedding continues, you might want to have his thyroid tested. Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 You might concider Emu oil too. I use it topically as well as an additive to all my dogs diets and all my dogs have beautiful skin and coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thank you both. I have Omega oil in capsule form that should work right? Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Personally i would not have any reservations about giving Omega oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bce1208 Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 What about this Brewers yeast I hear about? anyone heard anything about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie etc Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Toni- Salmon Oil (or any fish BODY oil)Capsules are fine- for dogs recommended dose is 1000 mg per 20 lbs of body weight daily. I used to use capsules, but I like the liquid Salmon Oil in a pump container better. Emu oil sounds great, too. Probably harder to find except at a health food store. Any source of Omega 3's/6's and EFA's would be good for the coat/skin. I've never seen Brewer's Yeast used alone for skin/coat conditions. It does supply B1, B2 and Niacin. Heard of it used for flea repellency, but personally I try to stay away from any Yeast/wheat products for my dogs if possible. http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?PID=...938&lbl=1#label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 This is a very reliable source of the best quality Emu oil. I use both the pure oil as well as the 1000mg gel caps Emu oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 We just got a funminator and I'm pretty pleased. I guess I'll have to buy my own. (borrowed moms) We also use a human conditioner at bath time called Citre shine. Very nice stuff. I was getting it at the dollar tree but, I think rite aid sells it in bigger bottles. I agree too about the oil Mom was using rice bran oil for a while since Penny's coat was so bad and she was so thin. Her coat is beautiful now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasche Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I was just wondering, does citre mshine have citrus acid in it? I once was told not to use anything like that for bath or hair, cuz it has a drying effect to the skin and hair. does it work differently for dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman's Mom Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Lauri. Where would I find Salmon oil? My BC, Freeman, sheds a lot and has a dull coat. I can't keep any weight on him; He is bone-thin, even though he eats double of what my two larger dogs eat. He's currently on Purina One, lamb and rice for puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 I started George on the Omega capsules last night. He is such a character. Cocoa will eat anything I give her even if it is a pill. Not George. No matter what it is he has to spit it out look at it, smell it, move it around with his nose. He will only eat it if Cocoa makes a move for it, which she did. So he grabs it and then spits it out again after she moved away. Finally I grabbed a hot dog and stuck in the end. The brat ate the hot dog & spit the pill out. I finally put one in each end of the hot dog and gave him the whole thing. Being the pig that he is he ate it in one swallow. Thank God for hot dogs! Thank you for the suggestions. I think I am going to try to hide them under the chicken skin in his chicken quarters. See how that goes. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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