Best food for the coat?
So, what do you recommend? I've no real complaints about my Shayleigh's coat, but on the other hand I have wondered if there is an optimum food that has escaped my scrutiny. -John |
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| A lot of breeders recommend Eukanuba for show dogs, so I'm assuming it does a lot for their coat, but I don't know. I think if the dog is healthy, the coat is healthy. |
| I use Eukanuba, it seems to work fine. There is a post on this site that suggested a can of salmon per week but to be careful of upset stomachs. |
| A little yogurt and/or an egg once a week is suppose to help the coat. |
| Matt decided to feed Casey Canidae which is for all stages of life. - Kathy |
| I've heard a lot of good things about Canidae, but I wonder how they can make just one formula when the dogs needs do change throughout it's life? I'll have to look into that stuff.... |
| We have had success with Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed
Puppy food. We are soon to transition their Large Breed adult formula. His coat is beautiful (and soft). He seems to do well with this formula. Its available at many pet shops including Petco. If you are showing him, then I'm sure there may be a dry food preferred by the breeders. Our breeder uses a raw diet for our sheepies brother. |
| Hello,I have always used Nutros Natural lamb and rice and all of my furry babies have shinning coat,and very thick ones to add. |
| John,
Trying to give a definitive statment as to what is the "best" food is at best a precarious undertaking. Each dog is different as is each owner. The best food is the one which best fits the requirements and situation of the dog and parent pairing. Most of the better food lines claim to have a balanced nutritional content that addresses the dog's overall needs and at the same time they also produce special formulae for skin and coat conditioning. So are the balanced foods really balanced or are they just trying to gain further market share by exploiting, or even creating, a niche market with the coat/skin foods? Perhaps I am getting cynical by asking these things but in truth I am concerned that the coat/skin feeds are as much a marketing gimick as they are a nutritional necessity. I have never had a significant coat/skin problem on any of my boys when using a reputable major manufacturer's food. If the coat and skin is less than optimal when using a good quality food then I have, and continue to, recommend supplements as I mentioned a while ago. I was the one who mentioned salmon as an ideal skin and coat supplement but it was 1/2 can per week per dog, preferably not all at one meal. Linatone is an all round excellent food supplement to ensure that your dogs are getting a good vitamin/mineral supply if you have reason to suspect the food is not sufficient by itself. You will need to keep an eye on your puppy's condition and vary his diet accordingly. Just make sure you start with a good kibble, add a bit (1 tablespoon) of cottage cheese or jogurt to aid the stomachs bacterial balance and then use supplements as required. Cheers Carl |
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