rabbitman1234567 21 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 what the best oil to put on my dog food to get rid of a dry skin Quote Link to post
king 11,663 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sunflower oil is good stuff. Whole fish etc.a whole mackerel isn't much to buy. If you got a fishmonger near you ask him about fish heads salmon etc. Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 9,457 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Tins of sardines in oil or tomato sauce, packs of lard, dirt cheap, dogs love the stuff Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sometimes it's what to not give them more than what to give them. Some dogs don't seem to do well with wheat, gluten, grains etc and can lead to a horrible coat and flakey skin. If the dog is raw fed then like the others have said plenty of oily fish, fats, cod liver oil etc. 3 Quote Link to post
Blackdog92 2,047 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sometimes it's what to not give them more than what to give them. Some dogs don't seem to do well with wheat, gluten, grains etc and can lead to a horrible coat and flakey skin. If the dog is raw fed then like the others have said plenty of oily fish, fats, cod liver oil etc. +1 Vitamin b complex is good for dry skin as well. Quote Link to post
skycat 6,172 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 What are you feeding the dog at the moment? 1 Quote Link to post
johnrthrfrd 223 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Mine get salmon oil and cod liver oil nice shiny coats Quote Link to post
DEERMAN 1,016 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 what the best oil to put on my dog food to get rid of a dry skin whats the protein content of your feed ? Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Diet and brushing Quote Link to post
rabbitman1234567 21 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi feed them on chiclets working crunch Quote Link to post
rabbitman1234567 21 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 That is chudleys working crunch Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi feed them on chiclets working crunch Do you mean chudleys? Could be the wheat or maize causing bad skin if so. Quote Link to post
Richie87 401 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 super solvitax swear by it me ? Quote Link to post
The shireman 61 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Tin of mackerel with sunflower oil every other morning, works a treat. Edited December 4, 2016 by The shireman Quote Link to post
skycat 6,172 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Any of the cheaper types of dry dog food are not the best thing to feed dogs, especially very active dogs and those with fast metabolisms such as lurchers. It is much better to feed a natural diet made up of raw meat, offal and bone. A very basic raw diet would consist of chicken carcases and wings, minced beef, tripe, with minced raw veg added. A slice or two of wholemeal bread if the dog is wheat tolerant, or boiled rice if not, and the dog is underweight. Dogs don't need carbs, but certain types do better if they get them: Saluki types for example. Extra fat in the form of hard beef or lamb fat is good in cold weather or for dogs working very hard.. Cod liver oil is one addition I do use on a regular basis in winter. Personally, I'd ditch the dry food completely. The fancy list of ingredients means sweet f a if the food has been heat treated to such a degree that the high temperature kills off the benefits. Quote Link to post
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