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Shanatink · 08-31-2006, 07:02 PM

Ive seen so many yorkies with gorgeous full coats and perfect top knots here on YT the past few days. Chloe doesnt have this. She has short broken hair all over and especially around her mouth, face and neck. She has allergies so she scratches her hair breaks it all off. And about a month ago I started feeding her nutro gourmet food along with her nutro dry food and I have also been giving her the nutro desserts which she absolutely loves and its making her hair on her face messy and it breaks off. Ive tried to spoon feed her to control the mess but that didnt work. So what do I do? Cut her hair short and just try to let it grow out again? That is sort of what Ive been doing and we have quite a weird hairline going on- long in some places and short in others. Or do I put her back on just dry food and start the benedryl back up? Benedryl makes her sleepy and I try to only give it to her when she her allergies are really acting up. And to top off my frustration, I gave her a bath tonight and used to much leave-in conditioner and now she is greasy

Way to go shana!

Dont you just hate that?!

JeanieK · 08-31-2006, 07:06 PM

What about just taking a sloppy wet wash cloth to her face after she eats so the food doesn't stick to her hair.

cchu · 08-31-2006, 07:08 PM

I don't know what you're talking about. I see pics of chloe all the time and she is gorgeous with pretty hair. YOu have a lovely dog!! Let me see a pic of what you're talking about.

GracieLou · 08-31-2006, 07:09 PM

i think chloe is precious!

Patti · 08-31-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

Ive seen so many yorkies with gorgeous full coats and perfect top knots here on YT the past few days. Chloe doesnt have this. She has short broken hair all over and especially around her mouth, face and neck. She has allergies so she scratches her hair breaks it all off. And about a month ago I started feeding her nutro gourmet food along with her nutro dry food and I have also been giving her the nutro desserts which she absolutely loves and its making her hair on her face messy and it breaks off. Ive tried to spoon feed her to control the mess but that didnt work. So what do I do? Cut her hair short and just try to let it grow out again? That is sort of what Ive been doing and we have quite a weird hairline going on- long in some places and short in others. Or do I put her back on just dry food and start the benedryl back up? Benedryl makes her sleepy and I try to only give it to her when she her allergies are really acting up. And to top off my frustration, I gave her a bath tonight and used to much leave-in conditioner and now she is greasy

Way to go shana!

Dont you just hate that?!

Chloe is so cute! Cali has fairly long fur around her face but she is scratching really bad lately and it is starting to break off also. The vet said benydryl and it does make her so sleepy and it really doesn't seem to help that much. I wish they could come up with a good medicine for these allergies. I would try letting it grow out sometimes when it's longer you don't notice the shorter hairs as much. I also give her Missing Link which has helped her coat alot. I once gave Cali a bath and used to much Cowboy Magic and she looked worse than before I washed her.

Shanatink · 08-31-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Chloe is so cute! Cali has fairly long fur around her face but she is scratching really bad lately and it is starting to break off also. The vet said benydryl and it does make her so sleepy and it really doesn't seem to help that much. I wish they could come up with a good medicine for these allergies. I would try letting it grow out sometimes when it's longer you don't notice the shorter hairs as much. I also give her Missing Link which has helped her coat alot. I once gave Cali a bath and used to much Cowboy Magic and she looked worse than before I washed her.

I need to try missing ling, I havent done that yet.

I am charging my batteries for my camera so I can take pics to show ya'll all her hair breakage.

Shanatink · 08-31-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

What about just taking a sloppy wet wash cloth to her face after she eats so the food doesn't stick to her hair.

I do this and I dont know why it doesnt help. I kinda think she is actually breaking off her hair while she is eating. Like I think it goes into her mouth and she ends up eating it with the messy wet food.

Patti · 08-31-2006, 07:25 PM

Maybe you could try what some dog show people use to keep long eared dogs hair out of their food. I think their called scnoodles or something like that it may help keep her hair out of her mouth. I just don't know if she would eat with it by her face though. The Missing Link has really helped Cali but the only thing I am trying to figure out is if this is what is causing her to scratch. I don't think so. I am thinking of havin allergy tests run to determine exactly what is causing her to scratch so much.

ldenise · 08-31-2006, 07:31 PM

Ahia is broken off like that, i think because she chews on things so much.

Lacy's Mom · 08-31-2006, 07:31 PM

Adding Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (like Missing Link) to her diet will do a lot to help her allergies and her coat. I would definitely suggest you give it a try. That's usually the first thing vet's suggest with skin allergies.

I have a thyroid disorder so my own hair was breaking off. The only thing I have found that works for me is a Redken product called Antisnap - maybe it would work for dogs.

Lacy's Mom · 08-31-2006, 07:37 PM

Here's a link that tells you all about fatty acids and the best sources.

http://www.pethealth101.com/arthriti...attyacid.shtml

Luk Tan · 08-31-2006, 07:37 PM

When I give Cha-Cha wet food or treats like yogurt or cottage cheese, normally I will wrap her whisker and beard (see pic). By this way, her hair will not go into her mouth and her food plate while eating and will help her face clean. Or if I don't use wrapping technique, I will put rubber band to her whisker and tie it to the back of the head. Oh, another suggestion I can think of is hand feed. I think it's better than spoon feed.

Sadie's Mom · 08-31-2006, 07:40 PM

I know how you feel. Sadie's coat will never be like some of the beautiful ones we see here. And her hair is really fine, so even if she would leave in a top knot, it doesn't stay well. And the hair on her head does tend to break easy, too. It used to be very long on top of her head & really silky, but not anymore. Sadie & I think Chloe is VERY cute!!!!

SJK1113 · 08-31-2006, 07:41 PM

I see alot of people talking about Cowboy Magic, have you tried that?

A couple drops of baby oil in her bath water might help. Or, maybe try a little olive oil in her food? I think Chloe is really pretty!

Luk Tan · 08-31-2006, 07:48 PM

oh ...I forgot to tell you something......Chole is very adorable and looks great. Please don't be sad

08-31-2006, 07:02 PM	#1
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Im sad.... Ive seen so many yorkies with gorgeous full coats and perfect top knots here on YT the past few days. Chloe doesnt have this. She has short broken hair all over and especially around her mouth, face and neck. She has allergies so she scratches her hair breaks it all off. And about a month ago I started feeding her nutro gourmet food along with her nutro dry food and I have also been giving her the nutro desserts which she absolutely loves and its making her hair on her face messy and it breaks off. Ive tried to spoon feed her to control the mess but that didnt work. So what do I do? Cut her hair short and just try to let it grow out again? That is sort of what Ive been doing and we have quite a weird hairline going on- long in some places and short in others. Or do I put her back on just dry food and start the benedryl back up? Benedryl makes her sleepy and I try to only give it to her when she her allergies are really acting up. And to top off my frustration, I gave her a bath tonight and used to much leave-in conditioner and now she is greasy Way to go shana! Dont you just hate that?! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

08-31-2006, 07:08 PM	#3
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	I don't know what you're talking about. I see pics of chloe all the time and she is gorgeous with pretty hair. YOu have a lovely dog!! Let me see a pic of what you're talking about. __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

08-31-2006, 07:09 PM	#4
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	i think chloe is precious! __________________ Gracie Lou

08-31-2006, 07:25 PM	#8
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Maybe you could try what some dog show people use to keep long eared dogs hair out of their food. I think their called scnoodles or something like that it may help keep her hair out of her mouth. I just don't know if she would eat with it by her face though. The Missing Link has really helped Cali but the only thing I am trying to figure out is if this is what is causing her to scratch. I don't think so. I am thinking of havin allergy tests run to determine exactly what is causing her to scratch so much. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-31-2006, 07:31 PM	#9
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	Ahia is broken off like that, i think because she chews on things so much. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

08-31-2006, 07:06 PM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	What about just taking a sloppy wet wash cloth to her face after she eats so the food doesn't stick to her hair.

08-31-2006, 07:31 PM	#10
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Adding Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (like Missing Link) to her diet will do a lot to help her allergies and her coat. I would definitely suggest you give it a try. That's usually the first thing vet's suggest with skin allergies. I have a thyroid disorder so my own hair was breaking off. The only thing I have found that works for me is a Redken product called Antisnap - maybe it would work for dogs.

08-31-2006, 07:37 PM	#11
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Here's a link that tells you all about fatty acids and the best sources. http://www.pethealth101.com/arthriti...attyacid.shtml

08-31-2006, 07:37 PM	#12
Luk Tan YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 1	When I give Cha-Cha wet food or treats like yogurt or cottage cheese, normally I will wrap her whisker and beard (see pic). By this way, her hair will not go into her mouth and her food plate while eating and will help her face clean. Or if I don't use wrapping technique, I will put rubber band to her whisker and tie it to the back of the head. Oh, another suggestion I can think of is hand feed. I think it's better than spoon feed. Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2006, 07:40 PM	#13
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	I know how you feel. Sadie's coat will never be like some of the beautiful ones we see here. And her hair is really fine, so even if she would leave in a top knot, it doesn't stay well. And the hair on her head does tend to break easy, too. It used to be very long on top of her head & really silky, but not anymore. Sadie & I think Chloe is VERY cute!!!! __________________ Christie and Sadie

08-31-2006, 07:41 PM	#14
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I see alot of people talking about Cowboy Magic, have you tried that? A couple drops of baby oil in her bath water might help. Or, maybe try a little olive oil in her food? I think Chloe is really pretty!

08-31-2006, 07:48 PM	#15
Luk Tan YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 1	oh ...I forgot to tell you something......Chole is very adorable and looks great. Please don't be sad