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Question
i have 2 bichos and there coats are very different there is only 1 week different in age, but one has thick hair the other fine and thin is there anything i could give her to help her coat to be more heathy

Answer
Hello Deb!
Unfortunately, that can sometimes just be the genetic make up of some dogs to have thin, fine hair. Alot of the time age will also affect this. Older bichons tend to have quite thin hair. But if your doggie is still young, you could try feeding him a high-premium food (if you arent already) desgined for the skin and coat. Some people will add oils to their dogs food, like flaxseed oil, to help with skin problems. I have never tried it, so Im not sure how well it does work. But try the food thing, if you arent already, and see if that will work for you. I kind of doubt it though, becuase I think that is just how your doggies genetic make-up is!