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Yorkie2Love · 12-17-2006, 04:44 PM

is there any product that makes hair grow out faster, or makes it look like the dog has thicker hair.

my yorkie has really thin, slow growing hair, and i want to find something that will make it grow out

my2boyz · 12-17-2006, 04:48 PM

How old is your Yorkie? Jo is 2 and Riley is 1 1/2, they both still have thin, slow growing coats that are about an inch or two from the floor and silk. I've heard the best coats are slow growing and thin and I'm hoping it's true!

Yorkie2Love · 12-17-2006, 04:50 PM

its not that shes a puppy, shes 8. and her coat isnt even that close to the ground its like 3 inches away at least, and we havent had it cut in a while.

my2boyz · 12-17-2006, 04:53 PM

Hmmm...well, several people have mentioned using supplements like Missing Link or the Grizzly Salmon Oil. Have you tried supplements?

Yorkie2Love · 12-17-2006, 04:54 PM

her hair actually isnt silky either. its kind of dry actually

my2boyz · 12-17-2006, 04:55 PM

What kind of food is she eating?

Yorkie2Love · 12-17-2006, 04:55 PM

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Hmmm...well, several people have mentioned using supplements like Missing Link or the Grizzly Salmon Oil. Have you tried supplements?

yep, i use something called derm caps liquid. it kind of helps i guess, but not much

Yorkie2Love · 12-17-2006, 04:56 PM

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What kind of food is she eating?

we just changed it from caesars to mighty dog, and she eats purina dry dog food

my2boyz · 12-17-2006, 05:00 PM

You might try switching her food to one of the higher quality foods that are rich in Omega3. Several brands are available like Innova, Canidae and more but I can't think of them right now. You can search YT for threads on dog food and you'll come up with a ton of info. Also, the derm caps are more for dry skin I think...Riley used them when he was a puppy and they did help with that, he did get a little shinier too but he was a few months old going from his puppy coat to his adult coat and I think that was the problem with him...he was in that in between dull stage.

Yorkie2Love · 12-17-2006, 05:03 PM

oh thanks for your help

im definetly giong to check out that dog food

chachi · 12-17-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie2Love

oh thanks for your help

im definetly giong to check out that dog food

They are not dog food. They are suppliments you sprinkle on the dog food

JESSY_RN2B · 12-17-2006, 05:20 PM

Yes, please look into a higher quality food and possibly missing link.

prettypuppypink · 12-21-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

How old is your Yorkie? Jo is 2 and Riley is 1 1/2, they both still have thin, slow growing coats that are about an inch or two from the floor and silk. I've heard the best coats are slow growing and thin and I'm hoping it's true!

My Yorkie is 10 months, have him since 7 months. His hair hasn't grown at all, shorter then a bad puppy cut. His wonderful breeder (joke) said he had a slow growing silk coat. After buying this puppy, I saw she said the same about her others for sale but their coats were long and thick and less money then I paid. I try so hard to find a reputable breeder and end up making another mistake. Yours have very long coats compared to mine. Do you have any pictures?
Jessica

jrsygal37 · 12-21-2006, 08:26 PM

Hey there. My Bella is three years old and she too has or I should say had dry hair and it didn't grow to the floor like most of the yorkies (Very slow growing). I used Biolage deep conditioner after I gave her a bath and man it's silky now - not dry at all. I put a big glob of it in and left it for a few minutes then rinsed it out really well. it's not cheap the Biolage. I use it to deep condition my hair and figured I'd try that it couldn't hurt. I really like it. It's about $32 for a small container. Just keep it away from your pups face and do not use it on any pups under a year old. It's for humans but my Bella did fine with it and her hair is really manageable, shiny and silky now. Elaine

12-17-2006, 04:44 PM	#1
Yorkie2Love BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AL Posts: 55	help is there any product that makes hair grow out faster, or makes it look like the dog has thicker hair. my yorkie has really thin, slow growing hair, and i want to find something that will make it grow out

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JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Yes, please look into a higher quality food and possibly missing link. __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

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my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	How old is your Yorkie? Jo is 2 and Riley is 1 1/2, they both still have thin, slow growing coats that are about an inch or two from the floor and silk. I've heard the best coats are slow growing and thin and I'm hoping it's true!

12-17-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
Yorkie2Love BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AL Posts: 55	its not that shes a puppy, shes 8. and her coat isnt even that close to the ground its like 3 inches away at least, and we havent had it cut in a while.

12-17-2006, 04:53 PM	#4
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Hmmm...well, several people have mentioned using supplements like Missing Link or the Grizzly Salmon Oil. Have you tried supplements?

12-17-2006, 04:54 PM	#5
Yorkie2Love BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AL Posts: 55	her hair actually isnt silky either. its kind of dry actually

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my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	What kind of food is she eating?

12-17-2006, 05:00 PM	#9
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	You might try switching her food to one of the higher quality foods that are rich in Omega3. Several brands are available like Innova, Canidae and more but I can't think of them right now. You can search YT for threads on dog food and you'll come up with a ton of info. Also, the derm caps are more for dry skin I think...Riley used them when he was a puppy and they did help with that, he did get a little shinier too but he was a few months old going from his puppy coat to his adult coat and I think that was the problem with him...he was in that in between dull stage.

12-17-2006, 05:03 PM	#10
Yorkie2Love BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AL Posts: 55	oh thanks for your help im definetly giong to check out that dog food

12-21-2006, 08:26 PM	#14
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Hey there. My Bella is three years old and she too has or I should say had dry hair and it didn't grow to the floor like most of the yorkies (Very slow growing). I used Biolage deep conditioner after I gave her a bath and man it's silky now - not dry at all. I put a big glob of it in and left it for a few minutes then rinsed it out really well. it's not cheap the Biolage. I use it to deep condition my hair and figured I'd try that it couldn't hurt. I really like it. It's about $32 for a small container. Just keep it away from your pups face and do not use it on any pups under a year old. It's for humans but my Bella did fine with it and her hair is really manageable, shiny and silky now. Elaine