How do you get a shiny coat for your dog?

Answer 1

Give the dog a spoon of Salmon Oil in his/her food; also Evening Primrose Oil mixed with its food helps.

Another Answer

You could also try feeding your dog a raw diet. We did it with our dogs and within a week, there coats were not only shiny, but they were healthy and fresh smelling.

Another Answer

Despite this food is well known for cats, oily fish such a pilchards or mackerel has omega 3 and 6 in it and will make it's coat beautiful and shiny.

Also, you can give your dog eggs which also makes the coat shiny.

Another Answer

To help give your dog a shiny coat buy salmon oil or sardine oil for dogs which you can get at most pet stores. Also some foods you might be feeding could be causing a dull coat. Make sure your food already has some type of fish oil or flax seed oil in it.

Another Answer

My dad always drizzles cooking oil over the bowl of dog food and it always makes their coat shiny (our dogs compete).

Answer 2

You should ask you vet which one will not upset your pets stomach. Don't just assume that anything we can eat is okay for your pet, just because he wants to eat it.

Additional Information

However, Salmon oil and Evening Primrose oil are oils that a dog can benefit greatly from. You can also add a weekly treat of oily fish such as sardines or mackerel (best in spring water) as this will have the same effect.

Salmon oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is the omega 3 fatty acids that are so valuable in salmon oil. Salmon oil helps improve coat and skin quality and lubricate joints, which an elderly dog may benefit greatly from. It is advisable to use this instead of Cod Liver oil, as this contains a high level of Vitamin A which can be harmful if fed too much.

Evening Primrose oil also contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur much like Salmon oil.

These oils can be found in most health shops and can be added to the dog's meals a couple of times a week. Only a small amount is needed each time.

Answer 3

Sometimes you just got to was it to make it shiny or some dog treats can make your dogs coat more shiny.

Alternatively, adding a little Salmon Oil or even just oily fish to your dog's regular diet will help.

Salmon oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is the omega 3 fatty acids that are so valuable in salmon oil. Salmon oil helps improve coat and skin quality and lubricate joints, which an elderly dog may benefit greatly from. It is advisable to use this instead of Cod Liver oil, as this contains a high level of Vitamin A which can be harmful if fed too much.

Salmon oil can be found in most health shops and can be added to the dog's meals a couple of times a week. Only a small amount is needed each time.

Answer 4

bathe the dog once a week and keep it brushed, you can brush a few times a week.