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Post by Jessica on Apr 28, 2010 4:48:10 GMT -5
Poppy's coat has suffered a bit after the whelping of the pups i know its normal but i dont like it!! LOL
None of my dogs have ever suffered with a thinning coat so i wouldnt know what works or not, i wondered if any can recommend a good supplement that can boost her coat slightly.
She is on a really good food but i just would like to to give something a bit extra...
There is lots on the market but wondered if anyone has any experience with any one product?
Thanks
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Post by firefly on Apr 28, 2010 9:11:12 GMT -5
My mates use flaxseed oil and seems to work well!
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Post by hogdog on Apr 28, 2010 12:32:43 GMT -5
I used flax seed oil for a long time and wasn't impressed. It has to be refrigerated once opened, goes off after six weeks and is carcenogenic when it goes off!
It also doesn't contain much of the active ingredient, flax seeds are packed with fatty acids but it's very difficult to extract them from the seed pods, the oil doesn't really contain much.
For joints I would use Cod liver oil but for the coat I would use evening primrose oil, that seems to be very effective for dry, flaky, thin coats.
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Post by Jessica on Apr 28, 2010 13:12:59 GMT -5
Thanks guys - I have just bought a few bits from animal health.co.uk so will give them a try, they are various oils.
Gotta get the old girl in some sort of shape now ;-)
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Post by firefly on Apr 28, 2010 14:52:38 GMT -5
I used flax seed oil for a long time and wasn't impressed. It has to be refrigerated once opened, goes off after six weeks and is carcenogenic when it goes off! It also doesn't contain much of the active ingredient, flax seeds are packed with fatty acids but it's very difficult to extract them from the seed pods, the oil doesn't really contain much. For joints I would use Cod liver oil but for the coat I would use evening primrose oil, that seems to be very effective for dry, flaky, thin coats. Wogdog thats funny my mates swear by it i suppose every mutt is different. |
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Post by orangepeel on Apr 28, 2010 15:10:57 GMT -5
evening primrose, chicken fat in the feed
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Post by hogdog on Apr 28, 2010 16:30:50 GMT -5
I used flax seed oil for a long time and wasn't impressed. It has to be refrigerated once opened, goes off after six weeks and is carcenogenic when it goes off! It also doesn't contain much of the active ingredient, flax seeds are packed with fatty acids but it's very difficult to extract them from the seed pods, the oil doesn't really contain much. For joints I would use Cod liver oil but for the coat I would use evening primrose oil, that seems to be very effective for dry, flaky, thin coats. Wogdog thats funny my mates swear by it i suppose every mutt is different. Fair enough Fartfly, I'm not saying it doesn't work. I used it for a while with good results too. It's very similar to Cod liver oil only less convenient with less fatty acids and more expensive. |
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Post by doggirl on Apr 29, 2010 18:18:50 GMT -5
you could try sf-50 the replacement for sa-37 available at hyperdrug.co.uk £7.99
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Post by Jessica on Apr 30, 2010 3:35:13 GMT -5
Cheers - Thats what i have gone for so i will give it a try aswel as some oil stuff - I have got an equivilent from animal health.
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Post by max on Jul 2, 2010 16:11:25 GMT -5
I give mine primrose oil, extra virgin olive oil and flax seed oil everyday.. it may seem a bit ott giving all 3 but their coats look better than ever since I have been and now I dont want to stop giving any one of them.
Apparently salmon oil is good as well but I havent been able to find it anywhere..
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Post by grchmason on Jul 6, 2010 8:33:49 GMT -5
I agree with Max i always use flaxseed oil with great results add 5ml with the there feed every day
I get it from the horse shop round the corner cheap and lasts ages and i have also heard the same about Salmon oil but have never tried it
Max any idea where we can get it from?
Tarren
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Post by Jessica on Jul 6, 2010 8:56:24 GMT -5
I will grab some next time we are up the equine shop i have seen it in there before Thanks guys. To be honest Pops is back to her usual self now it didn't take her too long, but i think i will still add it to their meals. I have used Salmon oil before with Bert, i used to use this stuff - www.lintbells.com/product/index/id/12All the oils they do are very very good quality. Thank you |
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Post by max on Jul 6, 2010 10:30:21 GMT -5
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Post by grchmason on Jul 6, 2010 14:32:24 GMT -5
Max come on your slacking LOL!!!  ;D I am going to check them links out now and give it a try Superb work Max and Jess  Tarren |
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Post by raven on Jul 6, 2010 16:56:32 GMT -5
go on ebay sell loads of stuff for dogs salmon oils/ flax seed oils /codliver oils / primrose oils / raven www.ebay.co.uk |
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