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Offline Jane S

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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2011, 11:28:04 AM »
Quote from: seaangler on February 06, 2011, 10:07:53 AM
Thanks for bringing that to my attention did not see it....But i am not a stickler for sell buy date (LIKE the wife is)...But cod liver oil is a (preservative) and would go past any sell buy date...Chris

We have cod liver oil that we give to the horses that we get from Holland and Barret that has been out of date for ages and it has never been a problem to the horses..(we do not give this to are dogs)..Only the powered garlic....that we sprinkle on top there food...

Fair enough - I would happily use tinned or dried goods well past their "sell by" dates but not oil past a "use by date" (different to a sell by date) as oil can degenerate. Depends on how well it's been stored I guess and how quickly you're going to be using it up :D
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2011, 01:03:24 PM »
Ozzie has a tin of sardines one a fortnight in tommy sauce which helps her coat stay shiny although it must be said it could be the SHEEP DROPPINGS she likes to roll in. ;)
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2011, 01:05:50 PM »
Quote from: Sharon on February 04, 2011, 08:49:01 AM
I use Fish 4 Dogs Salmon Oil in my dogs food.


Me too ( well until a few weeks ago when I ran out!).

I think it is absolutely amasing stuff!! Billys coat is so soft and shiny when we use this, plus he hardly gets any knots now too.
Takes around 8 weeks to see a difference though  :D
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2011, 01:55:57 PM »
Lots of fish is stored in Oil that is years old... ;)
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2011, 02:38:25 PM »
Amber has a very dry coat at the moment , i thought it was just her winter coat and also she was spayed about six months ago and i know that can have an affect on their coats. she is 18 months today, i am not sure what their coat should look like at this age ! last summer she had the most amazing shiny beautiful coat and i don't know if she will get that back now she has been spayed, maybe i should try the salmon oil.?
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2011, 02:54:19 PM »
For those of you who are going to Crufts, fish 4 dogs usually have a big stand and often have offers on for their fish oil ( That's what I'm waiting for  :D )
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2011, 02:55:52 PM »
Quote from: seaangler on February 06, 2011, 01:55:57 PM
Lots of fish is stored in Oil that is years old... ;)

Maybe but you're talking about fish inside sealed tins not plastic bottles - having bought some salmon oil off Ebay a while ago which was clearly rancid, I'm not taking any chances (the seller did refund me so no problems there).
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2011, 03:44:46 PM »
I add Yumega Dog to my dogs' food and it has made a huge difference, in texture as well as shine.
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2011, 03:52:31 PM »
Quote from: Jane S on February 06, 2011, 02:55:52 PM
Quote from: seaangler on February 06, 2011, 01:55:57 PM
Lots of fish is stored in Oil that is years old... ;)

Maybe but you're talking about fish inside sealed tins not plastic bottles - having bought some salmon oil off Ebay a while ago which was clearly rancid, I'm not taking any chances (the seller did refund me so no problems there).

Will see what crufts has to offer....
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #24 on: February 06, 2011, 05:26:20 PM »
Thank you again all for your help. I had placed an order , i am funny about sell by dates too, but, i hadnt activated my credit card so it came back "unable to process". I will certainly try some of the redommendations thought.
Many thanks for your time
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Karen - your little ones coat sounds like Nell, quite dry. She was speyed a while ago too, but has never had a really glossy coat. Lets hope that ill soon change
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2011, 08:07:10 PM »
I'm going to try some Salmon oil  :blink:
How long does it usually take before you see improvements?
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #26 on: February 06, 2011, 08:17:34 PM »
Quote from: Nicky on February 06, 2011, 08:07:10 PM
I'm going to try some Salmon oil  :blink:
How long does it usually take before you see improvements?


I think with Billy it was around 8 weeks  :blink:
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2011, 08:28:10 PM »
Quote from: Jan/Billy on February 06, 2011, 08:17:34 PM

I think with Billy it was around 8 weeks  :blink:

Thanks ;)
I've just ordered some from the website  :blink:
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #28 on: February 09, 2011, 09:39:41 AM »
I've always added sunflower oil about one or twice a week to my dogs dry food. One tablespoonish. It certainly helps with their coats and it's always available in my cupboard. 
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Re: how do we get a glossy coat....
« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2011, 10:56:02 AM »
Quote from: Nelly on February 03, 2011, 08:26:13 PM
Hello
Im sure this has been covered already but i cant seem to find it.... Nell is 16 months old and healthy in every way, but, she hasnt got a very glossy coat, it isnt even shiney. She has JWB to eat, she doesnt have treats, just a little piece of the food for rewards which she seems content with. I know you can add a little oil to her meal to promote a glossy coat but would a teaspoon of olive oil do, or must it be cod liver oil capsules. I had heard that the odd egg would help but when i googled that it said that egg white is undigestable to dogs ,
Many thanks in advance....
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Lola has Arden Grange Salmon kibble - and everyone comments on her lovely shiney coat  :D
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