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by GSDrcool on 05 December 2004 - 14:12
Can we use Beta-Carotene in the diet to enhance the pigment? Has anyone tried this with positive results?
Spirulina which is widley available across retail stores is a likely source.Does it also enhance the black color too or just the tan color?
by lioness9918 on 05 December 2004 - 16:12
be careful with beta-carotene, dogs can convert it into vitamin a, which is a fat-soluable vitamin & does not exit the body. http://www.nuvetonline.com/ingredients/beta_carotene.htm
by GSDrcool on 05 December 2004 - 18:12
Lioness9918,
My understanding of the article is that Beta carotene supplementation is less likely to cause toxicity than Vitamin A supplementation. Vitamin A is fat soluble and can build up in the body's lipid stores.Did I get it right?
by GSDrcool on 05 December 2004 - 18:12
Besides this it says -if your dog is not indulging in tobacco or alcohol, beta carotene supplementation should greatly benefit them. :-)
by Alexis on 05 December 2004 - 19:12
There is a product called Olewo that can be used to help 'enhance' the tan/reddish color of the GSD.
http://www.olewo.de/
http://www.naturmix.com/pages/products/olewo.html
http://www.wellpet.com/olewo.htm
Dogs cannot completely digest big pieces of carrots (you will find pieces in ther waste), so this product is actually better to use.
by crhuerta on 05 December 2004 - 19:12
I've used this product "olewo" and it does work.
My dogs love it and there is a differance!
Try it!
by GSDrcool on 05 December 2004 - 20:12
How long does it take to see the result..
by Alexis on 05 December 2004 - 21:12
I noticed a difference in my friends dogs after about a week.
by wizard on 05 December 2004 - 21:12
Alexis,
Iv visited their website, does this work with older dogs to or just with puppies?
by Alexis on 05 December 2004 - 22:12
Hello Wizard,
My friends dogs are all adult dogs, and I was able to tell a difference in the richness of the tan/reddish color while they were on the Owelo.
I'm not sure about puppies as their color seems to change as they grow and as their coat changes.
Best wishes,
Alexis
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