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06-02-2009, 05:29 PM | #1 |
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| Omega 3/ Missing Link I am thinking about a supplement. Should I use both? Or just one? Or neither? Just starting my search for a skin and coat supplement. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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06-02-2009, 05:52 PM | #2 |
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| ah i'm not crazy on missing link- i know many use it- it contains flax seed which some dogs are allergic to- so i stopped using it. If you are looking for something for coat/skin- Omegas are great but you have to give them with Vitamin E. |
06-02-2009, 06:09 PM | #3 |
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| I highly recommend Ark Naturals Royal Coat. It' fish and borage oil. It was recommended to me by Wyliesmom and I am running around recommending it to everyone. Sugar has seasonal allergies and his skin and coat are a real challenge. This made the biggest difference, I can't even begin to tell you. Night and day. I've used Missing Link in the past and also salmon oil. Royal Coat rocks!!
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06-02-2009, 06:11 PM | #4 | |
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06-02-2009, 06:17 PM | #5 | |
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06-02-2009, 06:21 PM | #6 | |
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06-02-2009, 06:28 PM | #7 |
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| It's fish (Omega 3) and borage (omega 6) oils. Since the salmon oil on it's own didn't do the trick I assume the addition of borage is the secret, at least for Sugar. Aww, Marci, that stinks. Curing dry skin without being able to use oil sounds crazy hard.
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06-02-2009, 06:29 PM | #8 | |
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Like Nikki said, I do love the Ark Naturals - it not only has the fish oil (fatty acids EPA/DHA), but also has borage oil - which gives LA and GLA, both of which can be really beneficial for atopy / skin issues. It also already has the E in it, so you don't need an extra supplement just for that.
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° | |
06-02-2009, 06:30 PM | #9 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Does she itch? What about some of the "relief sprays" that are out there? Or colloidal oatmeal spray? Either of those might help.
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° |
06-02-2009, 06:38 PM | #10 | |
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06-02-2009, 06:40 PM | #11 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Every time I read about Sugar's improvement, I just get a warm fuzzy all over. I am so happy for the little fella, bc I know he was having a tough time for a while there. I just *love* that oil too. And for us too, the fish oil w/ just E didn't do much of anything - it was when we got those other fatty acids on board that I saw the difference. Love it!
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° |
06-03-2009, 05:20 AM | #12 | |
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06-03-2009, 05:40 AM | #13 |
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| If you have a PetCo nearby, they carry it.
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06-03-2009, 07:16 AM | #14 |
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| I just got an email from entirelypets.com. Free shipping on $25 or more for 3 days. Use code JUNEFREE. They carry Royal Coat.
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06-03-2009, 07:37 AM | #15 | |
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Cali Girl had the same skin issues when we rescued her. Her poor coat felt and looked like straw. Her vet recommended us to use DermCaps. After six months of use, her skin and coat has made a complete turn around. It's now soft and strong and healthly. You might want to try that as well. | |
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