Things You'll Need
- Dog food
- Dog bowl
- Measuring spoons
Instructions
Ask your veterinarian to check out your dog and make recommendations regarding treating your dog's hair coat and skin. Often she will suggest certain EFAs or fatty acids.
Look for an appropriate EFA supplements online for your dog in the form of fish oils. Good supplements will be high in linoleic acid, zinc, Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Follow the directions on the bottle for administering the supplement. Usually it is one capsule per 50 lbs., or if liquid, about 1 tsp. per 20 lbs. Supplements are intended to be taken for the rest of the dog's life because of a deficiency. Improvements in the hair coat usually start within six to eight weeks after starting the regimen.
Mix the supplement in with the food daily or as directed by the manufacturer.