Q&A for How to Make a Dog's Coat Shine

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.

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

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.

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.

Avoid bathing your dog too frequently. Dogs should only be bathed when their coat accumulates dirt and they start omitting an odor.

Not necessarily, but a vet would know. They might have rotting teeth or some other serious illness, but it may just be plaque or tartar.

Unless 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.

You 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.

Bathe 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.

Eggs 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.