john horgan 0 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 i have a 7 month old deerhound x who is in great condition but seems to have some sort or dandruff or something when i brush back long hair there is a layer of short thick hair like cotton wool or something and there is white flakes there and its starting to move down his back ( its between his shoulder blades at the moment).. its not very bad but i would rather he didnt have it..he is sleeping on rubber matting with another shorthaired dog who is fine.. is it just the deerhound in him or is it a condition of some sort.. any info would be appriecated thanks.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I think like people some dogs are prone to it...my black bitch sometimes gets it, it only really shows when she has had a collar on and it has rubbed it up. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juckler123 707 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Try a bit of vegetable oil in its food better still a tin of sardines or mackerel a couple of times a week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpnixon 7 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 get lincon oil ye can but it in a pet shop about £4 for a big bottle ye onle have to add in bout 1-2 teaspoons a day and that gives the dogs a great coat. It is cod liver oil refined so it has alot of other added benifits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oldskool Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 i was thinkin the same thing nixy... make sure you dont go to the vets with it you will end up with all sort of useless crap and it will cost a fortune Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john horgan 0 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) nice one thanks.. have him on a spoon of linseed oil all the time but he seems to be right now.. Edited February 1, 2007 by Bally Lurchers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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