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Excessive shedding
I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breed and my
dogs are 7 years old. For 4 years they have been shedding excessively. One of them was treated for a bacterial skin infection: she lost her coat completely, but then it came back beautifully thick and shiny. They were tested for allergies and are allergic to everything outdoors. They are on a potato and rabbit diet for years now, but nothing seems to quiet down the excessive shedding. Everytime I brush them I can fill up a bag with fine fur. They have the curly coats of Chessies but not the thick coat you would expect. The vet believes this is genetic problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions. I wonder if anyone can suggest any supplements. I already add Omega 3-6 and Hemp Seed Oil., I am thinking Safflower Oil might work, and maybe the raw egg. They are energetic and wonderful dogs, but for non shedding dogs, you would think they were Goldens.. Help.... Linda |
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Excessive shedding
Chessies shed dead hair twice a year not constantly... They need a very
thick coat to withstand icy waters... My dogs have thin unnatutaral coats for their breed. And they did not use to shed at all for their first three years of life... Vet said this condition occurs at three years. I'm wondering if a supplement would help some. On Jan 26, 12:35 pm, diddy wrote: in oglegroups.com: whittled the following words: I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breedREALLY? Where did you find a breeder who could produce non-shedding Chesapeakes? I used to work with them, and they SHED. Amazing what genetics has done for the breed in the last 30 years The vet believes this is genetic problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions.Have they had thyroid tests? Been tested for Addisons? |
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Neg for throid probs. and Addisons.
On Jan 26, 12:35 pm, diddy wrote: in oglegroups.com: whittled the following words: I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breedREALLY? Where did you find a breeder who could produce non-shedding Chesapeakes? I used to work with them, and they SHED. Amazing what genetics has done for the breed in the last 30 years The vet believes this is genetic problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions.Have they had thyroid tests? Been tested for Addisons? |
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Excessive shedding
wrote in message oups.com... I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breed and my dogs are 7 years old. For 4 years they have been shedding excessively. One of them was treated for a bacterial skin infection: she lost her coat completely, but then it came back beautifully thick and shiny. They were tested for allergies and are allergic to everything outdoors. They are on a potato and rabbit diet for years now, but nothing seems to quiet down the excessive shedding. Everytime I brush them I can fill up a bag with fine fur. They have the curly coats of Chessies but not the thick coat you would expect. The vet believes this is genetic problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions. I wonder if anyone can suggest any supplements. I already add Omega 3-6 and Hemp Seed Oil., I am thinking Safflower Oil might work, and maybe the raw egg. They are energetic and wonderful dogs, but for non shedding dogs, you would think they were Goldens.. Help.... Linda ============= Maybe this link might be of some help to you regarding shedding. http://www.beartownchesapeakes.com/coat.htm |
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Excessive shedding
LOL...........boy were you scammed when they told you these were non
shedding. I have a beagle/chesapeake mix who sheds curly hair all over my place and twice a year it's chunky curly hair. He actually gets tiny bald spots on his body it's allergies it's just the way they shed. The link that posted by pfoley describes my Bubba to a T. Older, neutered dogs seem to get a coat that is always shedding but never gets any thinner. wrote in message oups.com... I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breed and my dogs are 7 years old. For 4 years they have been shedding excessively. One of them was treated for a bacterial skin infection: she lost her coat completely, but then it came back beautifully thick and shiny. They were tested for allergies and are allergic to everything outdoors. They are on a potato and rabbit diet for years now, but nothing seems to quiet down the excessive shedding. Everytime I brush them I can fill up a bag with fine fur. They have the curly coats of Chessies but not the thick coat you would expect. The vet believes this is genetic problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions. I wonder if anyone can suggest any supplements. I already add Omega 3-6 and Hemp Seed Oil., I am thinking Safflower Oil might work, and maybe the raw egg. They are energetic and wonderful dogs, but for non shedding dogs, you would think they were Goldens.. Help.... Linda |
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That was supposed to read
It's NOT allergies it's just the way they shed. "Spot" wrote in message news:xbvuh.39$Pw3.9@trnddc01... LOL...........boy were you scammed when they told you these were non shedding. I have a beagle/chesapeake mix who sheds curly hair all over my place and twice a year it's chunky curly hair. He actually gets tiny bald spots on his body it's allergies it's just the way they shed. The link that posted by pfoley describes my Bubba to a T. Older, neutered dogs seem to get a coat that is always shedding but never gets any thinner. wrote in message oups.com... I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breed and my dogs are 7 years old. For 4 years they have been shedding excessively. One of them was treated for a bacterial skin infection: she lost her coat completely, but then it came back beautifully thick and shiny. They were tested for allergies and are allergic to everything outdoors. They are on a potato and rabbit diet for years now, but nothing seems to quiet down the excessive shedding. Everytime I brush them I can fill up a bag with fine fur. They have the curly coats of Chessies but not the thick coat you would expect. The vet believes this is genetic problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions. I wonder if anyone can suggest any supplements. I already add Omega 3-6 and Hemp Seed Oil., I am thinking Safflower Oil might work, and maybe the raw egg. They are energetic and wonderful dogs, but for non shedding dogs, you would think they were Goldens.. Help.... Linda |
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