Three of my girls were adopted at 13 to 15 weeks and one was 5 months. The youngest ones shed puppy fuzz like crazy till it was gone and they had their adult coat. Just make sure you give him Omega fatty acids. I buy the NOW brand Omega 3, 6, 9 gel caps and give a few drops in their food. (depending on their weight) Giving a good oil is so important, especially if they are eating kibble.Two of my girls are allergic to this and fish.
Another thing to help his baby coat is to use a gentle shampoo that you can dilute way down, then make sure you rinse and rinse, then use a good conditioner. (do a light shampoo once a week to keep dirt, dust and such out of his coat, but not to dry the skin). Brush him out at least once a day. You can even use vegetable glycerine (heated) and give him a nice hot oil treatment after the bath, especially in the winter when their coat dries out from heating the house so much. I find a humidifier is very helpful for their coat, my skin hair and my Zada who has collapsed trachea. |