Jack (my grand-dog) Photo courtesy: Ben Sandler & Allyson Martin
Clem hasn’t always had a healthy looking shine to his coat. When he was younger, his coat started to get dull. I’d always had Old English Sheepdogs, so having a short haired dog was new to me, and my biggest issue with sheepy hair, was finding it EVERYWHERE. So why did Clem’s coat not have the glow that I saw others have.
It turns out that there were some things that I wasn’t doing to help him look (and even FEEL) his best. Today his coat looks as good as it did when he was a pup thanks to these 5 tips
1. Give your dog a bath
I used to bathe and groom my sheepdogs often. I had to with that long hair, but for some reason I figured that a short coated dog didn’t need maintenance. Boy, was I wrong. Dirt can build up and really dull the coat. The key is to NOT bathe too often and use a good moisturizing shampoo with a conditioner after. Just like on MY SHORT HAIR.
2. Brush regularly
Again, I figured, no long hair…no brushing necessary, but brushing the hair allows for the natural oils to come through the newly stimulated skin and follicles.
Photo courtesy of: Mr. S
3. Protection from the elements
The snow can do the same to a dog’s coat as it does to your skin…..dry it out. A dog’s coat will grow thicker and dryer to protect them. So, please don’t leave your dog out in the snow for too long or provide some protection from the elements.
4. A good diet
When I switched to Petcurean Now Fresh! Clem got the Omega fatty acids that a dog needs in their diet to keep their coat healthy. Salmon is chock full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and all of Petcurean’s formulas have plenty of the delicious fish in their recipes.
5. Keep them healthy
Your dog’s dull coat can be a clue that something is wrong, and regular visits to his/her veterinarian for regular checkup can get to the bottom of any medical problems that may be causing the dullness.
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