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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Helen on March 05, 2011, 12:59:18 PM

Title: which supplement?
Post by: Helen on March 05, 2011, 12:59:18 PM
ok, underneath a burst mattress lies a sleek shiny brown dog....but I'm wondering what would be the best supplement to try and assist his coat.

doG knows what he'd be like if he were neutered as this is bad enough!  his entire back is covered with a very fine, woolly, soft, dry, gingerish fluff - in parts I can see the dog I used to know ( his shoulders mostly)  ph34r

It's also pretty much stuck as in, it's not yielding to comb/rubber band yet - like puppy fluff.  It's definitely his winter coat, and his skin seems fine and not scurfy.

So - Salmon Oil, Yumega, Lupoderm.....any others?

which one?


Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: MegandMolly on March 05, 2011, 01:02:16 PM
I think we need a pic of said fluffy dog, so that we can advise  :luv:
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: maggieann on March 05, 2011, 01:09:01 PM
I give Torin - salmon oil, Keepers Mix and cider vinegar - and his coat isn't too bad looking. :blink:
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: Helen on March 05, 2011, 01:17:08 PM
I think we need a pic of said fluffy dog, so that we can advise  :luv:

 :lol2:  I'm quite good at disguising the mess in pictures - will get the camera out tomorrow and give you the 'real' fluff bucket  ;)
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: Mel on March 05, 2011, 06:19:02 PM
I was going to say Keeper's Mix too. Flaxseed oil is great as well. High in Omega 3 oil. Cold pressed can be bought from Holland and Barrett.
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: Emilyoliver on March 05, 2011, 07:02:01 PM
Yumega's worked brilliantly for my dogs.  Has flaxseed, starflower and Vit E in it.
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: JaspersMum on March 05, 2011, 08:05:28 PM
Phytoforce Super-skin

http://www.phytoforce.ie/products/for-dogs

or come and say hello in Hall 5 (106)  ;)
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: Helen on March 05, 2011, 10:52:24 PM
Phytoforce Super-skin

http://www.phytoforce.ie/products/for-dogs

or come and say hello in Hall 5 (106)  ;)

I can't come to Crufts this year  :-\
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: JaspersMum on March 05, 2011, 11:07:58 PM
Phytoforce Super-skin

http://www.phytoforce.ie/products/for-dogs

or come and say hello in Hall 5 (106)  ;)

I can't come to Crufts this year  :-\

 :'(

Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: Emma xx on March 06, 2011, 12:26:25 AM
We give Meg a human type evening primrose oil tablet daily and her coat has really improved. She went through a stage of it being really fluffy and it seems to have got much better
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: bluegirl on March 06, 2011, 09:36:27 AM
I use kelp tablets / and or fish oils.
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: 6thSense on March 06, 2011, 11:07:26 AM
Phytoforce Super-skin

http://www.phytoforce.ie/products/for-dogs

or come and say hello in Hall 5 (106)  ;)

I can't come to Crufts this year  :-\

 :'(



Oooh Jenny does this mean you'll be selling this at Crufts as I will definitly be popping by. Got to get Tallys coat looking lovely for next year.  ;) I can always get you some if you want Helen and post to you. No problem. Just let me know if you'd like me too. At the mo I use Yumega and keepers mix. His coat is coming back now, but I'm always up for trying something new.  :shades:
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: ejp on March 06, 2011, 04:11:06 PM
Apologies for my lack of knowledge, can you tell me what Keeper's Mix is please?
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: JaspersMum on March 06, 2011, 05:13:38 PM
Yes Sarah we have some at Crufts and I think the vet who developed it is popping by too.  He's flying over on Thursday.  It's on the on-line shop too
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: elaine.e on March 06, 2011, 06:06:31 PM
Looks interesting. If you want me to get some for you at Crufts let me know Helen. We could then do a mini meet somewhere in the NF or I could bring it to your Salisbury workshop when I go shopping in Salisbury.
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: 6thSense on March 06, 2011, 06:11:07 PM
Apologies for my lack of knowledge, can you tell me what Keeper's Mix is please?

Here you go. They can explain it way better than I ever could.  :shades: :005:

http://www.dorwest.com/Catalogue/Dietary-Supplements/Keepers-Mix
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: 6thSense on March 06, 2011, 06:12:36 PM
Yes Sarah we have some at Crufts and I think the vet who developed it is popping by too.  He's flying over on Thursday.  It's on the on-line shop too

Will definitely pop by.  ;)
Title: Re: which supplement?
Post by: ejp on March 06, 2011, 07:22:42 PM
Apologies for my lack of knowledge, can you tell me what Keeper's Mix is please?

Here you go. They can explain it way better than I ever could.  :shades: :005:

http://www.dorwest.com/Catalogue/Dietary-Supplements/Keepers-Mix

Thank you, I see what you mean!   :lol2: