Best food and supplements for blue doberman

[Rowledge2]

So we have finally found our new family member after losing our beloved Max to pancreatic cancer.
The new boy is blue, and yes I have heard all the horrible things about losing fur etc, and that he may not true to the breed because of coloring, dilute of black, I get that. But out of the puppies, he's the one we just couldn't forget after we left the breeder.
So here's my question, I also feed our previous dobi Purina pro plan, sensitive skin and stomach salmon What is the best food and supplements for the blue, to give him the best chance of not losing fur and having skin problems

 

[JanS]

Congrats on your new addition!

I'm not a fan of ProPlan but perhaps @GennyB could give you some suggestions on what works best for the dilutes.

I moved this to the nutrition section for more views and replies.

 

[GennyB]

The new boy is blue, and yes I have heard all the horrible things about losing fur etc, and that he may not true to the breed because of coloring, dilute of black, I get that.

I'm not convinced that is true if you as the owner are willing to go the extra mile.
I had a fawn girl that had a beautiful coat. We worked hard for it but well worth it!

What is the best food and supplements for the blue, to give him the best chance of not losing fur and having skin problems

My first tip is look into pet insurance.
As far as food, I HATE to recommend food because what works for one dog, doesn't for another. Same goes for supplements, they just don't work the same for all dogs. I would research different options and see what works. Remember to try something new one thing at a time. Give it plenty of time before deciding if it works or not.
Be careful supplementing because some time you can do more harm than good. If you give a certain supplement it may another one to work properly. Consult with your Vet first. I recommend a Holistic Vet for this. Regular Vet's often believe there is nothing that can be done. Sometimes serious medical conditions can be overlooked. Like hypothyroidism, easily treated but can become very serious if left untreated. My girl was suffering from it and our Vet at the time thought her symptoms were related to the CDA.

Some dogs are seeing good results from melatonin and others from vitamin A, again consult a Vet before use. I found that keeping my girl clean, feeding a good diet and supplementing with fatty acids were the biggest help.

 

[Rowledge2]

I'm not convinced that is true if you as the owner are willing to go the extra mile.
I had a fawn girl that had a beautiful coat. We worked hard for it but well worth it!







My first tip is look into pet insurance.
As far as food, I HATE to recommend food because what works for one dog, doesn't for another. Same goes for supplements, they just don't work the same for all dogs. I would research different options and see what works. Remember to try something new one thing at a time. Give it plenty of time before deciding if it works or not.
Be careful supplementing because some time you can do more harm than good. If you give a certain supplement it may another one to work properly. Consult with your Vet first. I recommend a Holistic Vet for this. Regular Vet's often believe there is nothing that can be done. Sometimes serious medical conditions can be overlooked. Like hypothyroidism, easily treated but can become very serious if left untreated. My girl was suffering from it and our Vet at the time thought her symptoms were related to the CDA.

Some dogs are seeing good results from melatonin and others from vitamin A, again consult a Vet before use. I found that keeping my girl clean, feeding a good diet and supplementing with fatty acids were the biggest help.

Thankyou! That where I was heading I just wanted to make sure i wasn't over looking anything

 

[Steveh0429]

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