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  • L

    Am I using the wrong food or what? I heard they did not shed much and until this weekend I had noticed any different?

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  • nobarkusN

    Put some fish oil in the food. Just poke and squeeze a 1000 mg cap. What food are you using?

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • K

    Every dog reacts differently to food, so what works for some isn't the best for others. There is a general concensus though on what foods you should look for and what to avoid. Yes, fish oil is a great additive to help out the coat. But Basenjis DO shed. Not nearly as much as other dogs, but they do shed. Could yours be blowing it's winter coat finally? Also they get flaky when they are more stressed/nervous. Has anything changed in/around your home lately?

    Kelli Harmon

    Kiroja Basenjis

    Southgate, MI USA

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