I took my mal pup to the vet yesterday for her second round of shots. I also noticed she has been scratching alot, especially around her flat collar area, and she has some dandruff. I have not bathed her yet and the vet gave me a Dermatrix supplement.
Is this acceptable, or is there something else (ie corn oil, raw egg ect.) I can use? Our climate is cold (30 degrees daytime) and around zero (night). I am assuming this could be a factor also, since it is a dry cold and I know my skin will dry out if I do not take care of it.
Thanks

Hi Carol. I recommend the supplement Feed-Sentials for K9 and/or Sh-Emp Oil (same manufacturer as Feed-Sentials). We live in Canada so I know how the cold weather can effect the dog's skin & coat. We have 8 dogs here currently (7 are on the above supplements and 1 is one Nupro), all have healthy shiny hair coats with no flakes.

If you don't want to go with a complete supplement then I'd recommend coconut oil, hemp oil, salmon oil, flax seed oil... all have different benefits and work wonders for the dog... you may also supplement the flax oil with ground flaxseed if you prefer. Also, we give eggs 2 - 3 times a week. Be cautious however as too much egg can have adverse effects (ie: deplete vit B, etc)... I believe there may be a thread on feeding eggs.

Hallo drop of Fish oil I am nor sure what is the exact name makes wonders.... I feed it maybe every other day.. and dogs like it.
I know it under the "riboflavin" name.

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......Our climate is cold (30 degrees daytime) and around zero (night). I am assuming this could be a factor also, since it is a dry cold and I know my skin will dry out if I do not take care of it.
Thanks

http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/showf...rue#Post4160798

has info about fish oil. I've had great success with distilled (no heavy metals) fish oil, human grade.

Hi it is the same thing I use... for people and it really works...

I appreciate all the help. Now, I live in a small (2000) town and things are hard to get. Is there somewhere I can order this? I want to use what is best for my girl. Also, is this something I can put on both dogs food even though my bloodhound does not have problems?
Thanks again.

Yes, absolutely! Whether you choose to use the supplements or the straight oils that have been recommended you can apply these to the diet of both dogs, you will see positive results with both. With regards to the Feed Sentials and Sh-Emp Oil, it is available through mail order from various sources both in Canada and the USA, I recommend running a Google search to see what you come up with. With regard to the individual oils, you should be able to find what you need at your local health food store... If you are unable to find what you need please feel free to contact me and I'll see what more I can do to help you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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Is there somewhere I can order this? I want to use what is best for my girl. Also, is this something I can put on both dogs food even though my bloodhound does not have problems?
Thanks again.

I've seen it online. The thing is, the best are refrigerated. If you give me a day or so, I'll check it out after work and see if there are any good ones that can be shipped w/o refrigeration.

IMO, from everything I've read and from my own use with myself and my dogs, Omega 3s are beneficial for us and for dogs, with fish being the most complete source of all the EFAs*, and flax oil second (but still good). Flax oil too has to be refrigerated and can't be heated.

Omega 3s help with all kinds of inflammation (like arthritis) as well as dry skin and even, in my own experience with an allergic dog, with the skin itchies from inhalant allergies.

I cut down on the fish itself and supplemented it with fish oil because of the mercury thing; distilled fish oil has the heavy metals removed.

I'm not a health professional; this is based on research and personal experience with myself and several dogs (four, so far).

P.S. It's ingested, rather than applied. I noticed your words "put on."

* essential fatty acids

It would be much appreciated if you found that info. I also looked on the internet and emailed for some info from a couple sites, I am just unsure of which site is the "right" site to order from. She will be okay for a couple more days with what I have.
I was assuming it was ingested, I used the term put on as in on their food. Sorry about that.
Thanks again

Just to clarify, there are many supplements (EFA sups included) which can be shipped w/o refrigeration. Usually the products are sealed but may require refrigeration once they are opened. In the case of the Feed Sentials, the manufacturer recommends refrigeration for the Feed Sentials but the Sh-Emp oil is fine at room temp. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The Sh-Emp oil contains Atlantic Herring Fish Oil (source of Omega 3). Cold Pressed Organic Hemp Oil (source of Omega 6, Omega 3, Omega 9). Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (source of Omega 6, lauric acid, caprylic, capric acid-medium chain fatty acid).

It should also be noted that essential fatty acids require the nutrients in the form of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in order to be metabolized. These nutrients are available in whole food supplements such as the FEED-SENTIALS for K9.

We've been using these products with great success for some time and find them better than any other we've tried. However there are many grood products available on the market... or using human quality ingredients you can p/u most of what you need at your local health food store (or in some instances even a bulk food store).

Good luck in your search! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />