jaym1 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) I'm not 100% sure this belongs in the medical forum, but I thought I'd post it here, as I know a lot of people have questions about coat quality and overall dog health as it relates to their coats. When I got Rocko back in April of this year, he had a horrendous coat -- it was fluffy, thin, and dry. The pictures posted below show him a couple days before adoption and then today (August 2nd). His coat has been the way it is now -- perfect, shiny, and smooth -- for about a month. I have been feeding him 4 cups of Iams mini-chunks (green bag) per day, with a 1000mg capsule of salmon oil every morning, though I discontinued the oil recently. Even I can't believe the improvement. I posted this photo full size so people can really get an idea of the before and after. . . Edited August 2, 2012 by jaym1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow! Just... wow! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 How old was he in the first picture? Looks like he still had his farm/puppy coat when he came to you. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaym1 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 He's 5.5 years old, and I've had hime for 4 months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wowee! What a huge difference good nutrition and grooming can make. He's beautiful. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow, what a difference! What a good looking hound I was lucky that Minerva came to me with a gorgeous silky coat, I got her 3 days after she retired (never went to an adoption group)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Honestly looks like a different dog! I actually (also) like his coat in the first picture (cosmetically) with the little spots and the fluffiness! That said, given the second pic, you can tell his coat is completely different and the 'cute' spots are probably blemishes. My two black hounds have improved coats since their adoption as well...silky and shiny,,,but one is a darker black than the other. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 He looks just wonderful now! Does anyone know of a good rinse / coat conditioner to help dry skin and a brittle coat? I sprung a brindle Greyhound/Lurcher boy from the local kill shelter 2 weeks ago. His skin is so dry and his hair is dull and brittle. I immediately bathed him and gave him a good canine oatmeal cream rinse. He will be leaving us once he's healed up from his neuter & dental that he will have tomorrow. Are there any home remedies to moisturize his skin and provide some benefit until his new healthy hair coat grows in? I want to stack the odds in his favor to quickly find a home. I want him soft and hugable when G.R.A.C.E. picks him up from us and he goes into foster care / adoption. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow! I am fostering a grey directly off the track from Wheeling. After three days on green bag, his coat has made a drastic improvement. I LOVE green bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 What flavor is the green bag? Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kirstenbergren Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 WOW! He doesn't even look like the same dog! His coat looks beautiful now. What a great looking guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vrice Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 He's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaym1 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 both my greyhounds are from wheeling, too, and were both there for roughly the same time period -- they're cousins, in fact, and their lines both run though oswald cobblepot. they never raced against one another, which is too bad, as all the wheeling races are online. i would have loved to see them competing. rocko was not a very good racer, though, while tempo was a very competitive grade-a hound. the iams proactive minichunks is a chicken-based kibble. i only started feeding it to rocko because thats what my other dog was eating, but it works well for both of them. though recently rocko has suddenly become less enthusiastic about eating eat, and really takes him time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Outstanding condition! It's worrying when they blow their kennel/puppy coat like our Peggy did. and you have to wait a short while for the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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