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QuestionCan I put olive oil on my dog?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Diluted olive oil can be a useful moisturizer for dry skin. Dilute 5-10 drops in a cup of water and apply it to the dog's skin. If used neat, it is not toxic, but will create a greasy residue that is unpleasant.
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QuestionCan you put coconut oil on your dog's skin?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Coconut oil is considered safe when applied to a dog's skin. However, it can lead to a greasy buildup. The best treatment is to apply it once a week, wait 5 minutes for the oil to absorb, then use a gentle shampoo to remove the excess
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QuestionCan you use hair conditioner on a dog?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Do not use human hair conditioner on a dog. Such products are designed for skin that's a different pH to dog skin and can be irritating. In addition, it often contains colorings and scents which may inflame canine skin.
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QuestionHow much omega 3 can I give my dog?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.The recommended dose is 30 mg per 1 kg body weight. Therefore, a 10 kg dog would have 300 mg of omega 3. However, higher doses are generally considered safe, with a dose of ten times this amount suggested for dogs with arthritis. An overdose is likely to cause diarrhea.
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QuestionHow do I avoid stripping the natural oils from my dog's coat?Marie Lin is a Licensed Pet Groomer and the Owner of Marie's Pet Grooming, a grooming salon based in New York City. Marie has over 10 years of pet grooming experience specializing in dogs and cats. She earned her pet grooming certification from the American Academy of Pet Grooming New York in 2009 and is also a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hawaii Pacific University in 2007.Avoid bathing your dog too frequently. Dogs should only be bathed when their coat accumulates dirt and they start omitting an odor.
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QuestionIs it too late if your dogs teeth are brown in some spots?Community AnswerNot necessarily, but a vet would know. They might have rotting teeth or some other serious illness, but it may just be plaque or tartar.
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QuestionHow can I improve my puppy's coat?Laura0681Community AnswerUnless your dog is lactose intolerant, a plain Greek yogurt should improve your dog's coat. Try one teaspoon of yogurt a couple times a day.
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QuestionHow do you cure a dog's itchy skin?Community AnswerYou can get a cheap spray that you apply wherever the dog is itching. However, if a dog is scratching it could be because of fleas. Make sure your dog is treated for fleas also.
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QuestionHow can I get rid of that gross dog smell?Community AnswerBathe your dog regularly -- once every two to three weeks. It's best to use shampoo and conditioner that's made for dogs. When you're done in the bath, make sure she's as dry as possible. Also, do your best not to let water get down inside her ears.
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QuestionAre whole, raw eggs once a day good to make a shiny coat?Community AnswerEggs are great for making their coat shiny! My vet told me to limit an egg to just twice or three times a week, though, to avoid an upset tummy.
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