what the Petsmart groomer said - YorkieTalk.com Forums

koolbreeze · 06-11-2007, 08:10 AM

i took Troy to Petsmart friday to get a cut because i didn't feel like making an appointment and i just wanted to go in and get all her fur cut off cause i was sick of the matts. well the stylist or whatever they call her wasn't there so i just told them to give her a bath and whatever else they do. the girl did pretty good and i have no complaints about her work. but as i was leaving she said that Troy's coat wasn't shiny and her skin was dry because she had a poor diet.

she eats Canidae! she could have at least asked me what i'm feeding her instead of assuming. i just said ok. and walked out. i could have got ugly but she was nice about it so i didn't. i don't know but that kind of pissed me off.

i bet if i had told her what i was feeding she wouldn't have known what it was. so is she right? if Canidae is causing her to be dry what else can i use?

LuvMySissy · 06-11-2007, 08:43 AM

Perhaps just adding a supplement would make a huge difference. Many here (myself included) use Missing Link, others use Salmon Oil or other Omega3 Canin forumulas.

autumn star · 06-11-2007, 10:38 AM

Missing Link works great!

koolbreeze · 06-11-2007, 11:15 AM

thanks! i will have to get some. i didn't think she looked that bad. she wasn't just really dull. she shes just a little dull. i just got my minksheen today. but from what i hear on YT it doesn't work well for cotton coats.

chachi · 06-11-2007, 11:17 AM

I use Mnksheen on my girl that has a cotton coat and it works for her. I also condition her coat with Pantene too

Beanlisa · 06-12-2007, 11:05 AM

What do you guys think of Nutri-Cal as a supplement? My little Pita loves it.

Pipersmommy · 06-12-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Beanlisa

What do you guys think of Nutri-Cal as a supplement? My little Pita loves it.

Nutri-Cal is for when their sugar drops. It's not really a supplement for their coats. Giving to much will cause weight gain. There is a lot of sugar in it.

Beanlisa · 06-12-2007, 11:21 AM

I know its not really a supplement for their coats, but I heard that Little dogs could have problems with their blood sugar. And its not a bad thing to give them. I give it to Pita because she isnt a big eater...I worry that she isnt getting all that she needs.

Pipersmommy · 06-12-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Beanlisa

I know its not really a supplement for their coats, but I heard that Little dogs could have problems with their blood sugar. And its not a bad thing to give them. I give it to Pita because she isnt a big eater...I worry that she isnt getting all that she needs.

I think you are doing the right thing if she's not a big eater. I did the same thing when mine were little. Although continuing after adult if they eat well, will only add calories & weight. Flaxseed oil in their food is supposed to be good for their coats.

Yorkieluv · 06-12-2007, 03:38 PM

You can add anything from Missing Link, to Solid Gold supplement (forgot what it's called, but you can find it on www.solidgoldhealth.com), fish oil, flaxseed oil...Any of those things with omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids should make her hair super shiny

I think the groomer was just trying to help, but at least she could have talked about it, not just assumed that you have her on some low quality food. That would have hurt me too

Canidae, from what I have read, is a very high quality food! So don't listen to the lady...You're doing a great job!

Anna Banana · 06-12-2007, 03:42 PM

Don't worry about what she said. You're doing a great job, just find a good supplement to go along with the good food you're feeding. I use Missing Link.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-12-2007, 06:19 PM

Most (not all) Petsmart employees are not knowledgable. They think they know but they have no idea.

Sometimes, they think they can speak just because they groom your baby. They think they're the 'breed doctor'. They make themselves look stupid and I would pay attention to people like that.

SJK1113 · 06-12-2007, 06:48 PM

I use Missing Link, but don't worry too much about what a PetSmart employee said.

Pup-e-Love · 06-12-2007, 06:55 PM

I have also read a thread on here once, that coconut oil is great for their coat.

06-11-2007, 08:10 AM	#1
koolbreeze YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MO Posts: 442	what the Petsmart groomer said i took Troy to Petsmart friday to get a cut because i didn't feel like making an appointment and i just wanted to go in and get all her fur cut off cause i was sick of the matts. well the stylist or whatever they call her wasn't there so i just told them to give her a bath and whatever else they do. the girl did pretty good and i have no complaints about her work. but as i was leaving she said that Troy's coat wasn't shiny and her skin was dry because she had a poor diet. she eats Canidae! she could have at least asked me what i'm feeding her instead of assuming. i just said ok. and walked out. i could have got ugly but she was nice about it so i didn't. i don't know but that kind of pissed me off. i bet if i had told her what i was feeding she wouldn't have known what it was. so is she right? if Canidae is causing her to be dry what else can i use? __________________ Troy Walker Scott Carmell Gino Calease Carrigan Anna Aidan

06-11-2007, 08:43 AM	#2
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Perhaps just adding a supplement would make a huge difference. Many here (myself included) use Missing Link, others use Salmon Oil or other Omega3 Canin forumulas. __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-11-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
koolbreeze YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MO Posts: 442	thanks! i will have to get some. i didn't think she looked that bad. she wasn't just really dull. she shes just a little dull. i just got my minksheen today. but from what i hear on YT it doesn't work well for cotton coats. __________________ Troy Walker Scott Carmell Gino Calease Carrigan Anna Aidan

06-11-2007, 11:17 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I use Mnksheen on my girl that has a cotton coat and it works for her. I also condition her coat with Pantene too __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-12-2007, 03:38 PM	#10
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	You can add anything from Missing Link, to Solid Gold supplement (forgot what it's called, but you can find it on www.solidgoldhealth.com), fish oil, flaxseed oil...Any of those things with omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids should make her hair super shiny I think the groomer was just trying to help, but at least she could have talked about it, not just assumed that you have her on some low quality food. That would have hurt me too Canidae, from what I have read, is a very high quality food! So don't listen to the lady...You're doing a great job! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

06-11-2007, 10:38 AM	#3
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Missing Link works great!

06-12-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
Beanlisa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 27	What do you guys think of Nutri-Cal as a supplement? My little Pita loves it.

06-12-2007, 11:21 AM	#8
Beanlisa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 27	I know its not really a supplement for their coats, but I heard that Little dogs could have problems with their blood sugar. And its not a bad thing to give them. I give it to Pita because she isnt a big eater...I worry that she isnt getting all that she needs.

06-12-2007, 03:42 PM	#11
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	Don't worry about what she said. You're doing a great job, just find a good supplement to go along with the good food you're feeding. I use Missing Link. __________________ Anna and Wobie

06-12-2007, 06:19 PM	#12
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	Most (not all) Petsmart employees are not knowledgable. They think they know but they have no idea. Sometimes, they think they can speak just because they groom your baby. They think they're the 'breed doctor'. They make themselves look stupid and I would pay attention to people like that.

06-12-2007, 06:48 PM	#13
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I use Missing Link, but don't worry too much about what a PetSmart employee said.

06-12-2007, 06:55 PM	#14
Pup-e-Love YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 896	I have also read a thread on here once, that coconut oil is great for their coat.