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choc. labador

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Question
we have a 2yr old lab who had got sick when he was six months old from parvo as we where told from the vet. we still can not get his coat to shine. we don't know what to do as we have done all of the old timer thing as feed him eggs, give him milk, feed him the best dog food etc. please help.

Answer
How much have you worked with the vet?  If it is a thyroid problem or something, no matter what you feed, it won't be right.

Many dog do poorly on the best dog food.  Try one of the common brands such as Pro Plan or Iams.  If that doesn't help, try adding a teaspoon a day of liquid cooking oil.  Most of them are corn oil or other vegetable oils high in the linoleic acid dogs need.

Milk and raw eggs aren't good for dogs.