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Title: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: rebeccabloor on December 08, 2008, 11:11:14 PM

Hi all,

Bentley is 6 months now and his coat is very fluffy and soon to be stripped and tbh is looking a bit dull....and i'm asking for advice on how much cod liver oil to give and do i give it daily?

I read a past thread on fish oil and it suggests primrose oil, salmon oil, olive oil, raw egg? all for help with maintaining a shiny glossy coat.

I realise Bentley may stay 'dull' looking until his puppy coat is stripped away but i haven't a clue what oils to use and how much........ :-\

Any advice appreciated xx  :luv: 

P.S. do you just pop it in his food??

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: heelers n cockers on December 08, 2008, 11:17:03 PM

i use Yumega oil in Patrick and Freddy's food, both have lovely glossy coats, you can see how shiny Patrick is (just) in my tiddly pic  :005:

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: rebeccabloor on December 08, 2008, 11:49:33 PM

oooooooooh yes very shiny coat...... :shades:

never heard of yumega thats another to the list of many....... ::)

how often and how much though?

and where to get from???????? lol

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: JaspersMum on December 09, 2008, 12:48:56 AM

I bought some Yumega at a show yesterday as it was on offer £2 off.  I believe you start with 2.5ml a day and go to 5ml after a week. http://www.lintbells.com/yumega/

Also tried the Doreen Paige Vita-oil, again only 1/2 teaspoon a day and Heidi has a very shiny coat but it's not encouraged the coat growth we needed. http://www.doreenpaige.com/products/1.5.158.Vita%20Oil%20Supplement.html

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: heelers n cockers on December 09, 2008, 02:13:44 AM

forgot to mention the dosage  ph34r what a numpty!  ::) thanks JaspersMum  :D you can also buy Yumega from Pets @ Home too.

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: rebeccabloor on December 09, 2008, 03:46:45 PM

Thanks Jenny,
Just purchased a bottle which was £9.99 P+P £2.50
Hope that was cheaper than PAH........ ph34r

Thank you too heelers and cockers!!!
I'm lucky that Bentley has a good coat although i'm not sure how good  it with be underneath all his puppy fluff!!!

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: JaspersMum on December 09, 2008, 03:52:29 PM

It was £7.99 at Coventry on Sunday - you really wanted to know that didn't you  ;)

Title: Re: what and how much oils for shiny coat????? advice plz ;-)))))
Post by: rebeccabloor on December 09, 2008, 04:21:11 PM

 ph34r

 :005: