Dry and flaky hair????

Warrior09 · 02-03-2012, 08:35 PM

Okay i buy hachi the german shepherd dog food on petsmart.com.... Here just recently when i brush him, its very very flaky and dry and feels rough....do i need to feed or add something to his food?!?!? I heard a raw egg will help with dryness.

Jax08 · 02-03-2012, 08:36 PM

do you give him any additional oils? Fish oil?

Warrior09 · 02-03-2012, 08:38 PM

hmm No... i give him his supplements (pet tabs-daily vitamins and minerals) and the dog food.

Warrior09 · 02-03-2012, 08:45 PM

It has calcium, phosphorus, potassium, salt,chloride, mag, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamins a,d,e, Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, and vitamin b12. All of them 100% in the tablet.

doggiedad · 02-03-2012, 08:47 PM

what are you feeding him? when it comes to vitamins, minerals
and oils i think human grade (organic) is the best. does
your dog need a bath again i would use a shampoo
that is natural or organic.

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Originally Posted by Warrior09

hmm No... i give him his supplements (pet tabs-daily vitamins and minerals) and the dog food.

Jax08 · 02-03-2012, 08:48 PM

What food are you feeding him? What is "the german shepherd" dog food?

Jax had very flaky skin, had some allergy issue this past summer that stopped when the first frost came but still had the terrible flaky skin. I ordered supplements from Carmen (carmspack.com) and am thrilled with the results. Jax skin is clearing up and her hair is soft again. I would highly recommend her Sh-Emp oil for Hachi.

And if you have him on a good dog food, he shouldn't need a vitamin/mineral supplement.

Warrior09 · 02-03-2012, 09:59 PM

Its the Eukanuba for german shepherds on Petsmart.com

@doggiebad.... So I can give him fish oils for humans?!?!? and it wont hurt him?!?!?! and I try not to bathe alot because I heard that if you bathe them even twice a week that you will dry the hair and shin also. I wipe him down b4 coming in the house if it was wet/muddy outside.

Warrior09 · 02-03-2012, 10:01 PM

Idk why i give him supplements LOL i just really want him to be in good health and happy

it helps me sleep better knowing he is being taken care of like that.

Jax08 · 02-03-2012, 10:07 PM

I think Eukanuba is a pretty low grade food. Do some research on foods. That will partially help. I was giving human grade fish oil and it just wasn't enough to take are of Jax's skin.

doggiedad · 02-03-2012, 10:09 PM

i use salmon oil (sockeye) from vitalchoice.com. i don't bathe my dog often. my dog is 4 yrs old and he's had maybe 10 baths. i like usuing
human grade products where i can. i'm sure there's somethings that's
formulated for dogs that's better for them.

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Originally Posted by Warrior09

Its the Eukanuba for german shepherds on Petsmart.com

@doggiebad.... So I can give him fish oils for humans?!?!? and it wont hurt him?!?!?! and I try not to bathe alot because I heard that if you bathe them even twice a week that you will dry the hair and shin also. I wipe him down b4 coming in the house if it was wet/muddy outside.

02-03-2012, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Warrior09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheelwright, KY Posts: 333	Dry and flaky hair???? Okay i buy hachi the german shepherd dog food on petsmart.com.... Here just recently when i brush him, its very very flaky and dry and feels rough....do i need to feed or add something to his food?!?!? I heard a raw egg will help with dryness. __________________ R.I.P "Warrior" Died: Sept 8, 08 Hachi Bella (Rottweiler) Last edited by Warrior09; 02-03-2012 at 08:36 PM. Reason: misspelling

02-03-2012, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	do you give him any additional oils? Fish oil? __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-03-2012, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Warrior09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheelwright, KY Posts: 333	hmm No... i give him his supplements (pet tabs-daily vitamins and minerals) and the dog food. __________________ R.I.P "Warrior" Died: Sept 8, 08 Hachi Bella (Rottweiler)

02-03-2012, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Warrior09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheelwright, KY Posts: 333	It has calcium, phosphorus, potassium, salt,chloride, mag, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamins a,d,e, Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, and vitamin b12. All of them 100% in the tablet. __________________ R.I.P "Warrior" Died: Sept 8, 08 Hachi Bella (Rottweiler)

02-03-2012, 08:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	What food are you feeding him? What is "the german shepherd" dog food? Jax had very flaky skin, had some allergy issue this past summer that stopped when the first frost came but still had the terrible flaky skin. I ordered supplements from Carmen (carmspack.com) and am thrilled with the results. Jax skin is clearing up and her hair is soft again. I would highly recommend her Sh-Emp oil for Hachi. And if you have him on a good dog food, he shouldn't need a vitamin/mineral supplement. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-03-2012, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Warrior09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheelwright, KY Posts: 333	Its the Eukanuba for german shepherds on Petsmart.com @doggiebad.... So I can give him fish oils for humans?!?!? and it wont hurt him?!?!?! and I try not to bathe alot because I heard that if you bathe them even twice a week that you will dry the hair and shin also. I wipe him down b4 coming in the house if it was wet/muddy outside. __________________ R.I.P "Warrior" Died: Sept 8, 08 Hachi Bella (Rottweiler)

02-03-2012, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Warrior09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheelwright, KY Posts: 333	Idk why i give him supplements LOL i just really want him to be in good health and happy it helps me sleep better knowing he is being taken care of like that. __________________ R.I.P "Warrior" Died: Sept 8, 08 Hachi Bella (Rottweiler)

02-03-2012, 10:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	I think Eukanuba is a pretty low grade food. Do some research on foods. That will partially help. I was giving human grade fish oil and it just wasn't enough to take are of Jax's skin. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

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