Best feed for a good coat?

[Anna]

I had my chis on Nutrena or whatever that new PANR is since they switched it and all of their poops were soft so I switched them to Oxbow. They like it a lot, but Ralphy's coat doesn't look so great and it used to look awesome! This is probably partially attributed to his skin drama.

Furby chews his fur, and Waldo is still as fluffy as ever, but Ralphy's definitely lost weight since the switch, Furby has too and I haven't had Waldo long enough to tell. But, aside from Nutrena, what do you all recommend for a super nice coat/how do you keep it looking awesome? (My guys get dust like once a week)

 

[ticklechin]

A higer protein and fat feed can, if the chin has the genetics for it, produce a better looking coat, also more frequent dust baths as the skin allows. When mine were on a very low fat and protein diet for a year or so their coat quality suffered. Some chins are just born with poor fur and that is the way they will always be.

 

[Anna]

Ralphy had great fur, but he can't dust all that much, his skin gets really, flaky-dry if he dusts a lot. do you know of any good higher protein and fat feeds?

 

[aznmexaggie]

I like Manna Pro Sho rabbit feed. I've been using it for 5 years now and my chins consistently do well on the show table (although genetics plays a major role also). Most of the CA and OR breeders I know who show use it also. It is a moderate protein food (16%) but higher fat than Oxbow.

 

[Magic_FROST]

You know youve had a long day.....

when you could have sworn the title to this thread says "Breast feed for a good coat."

Sorry, had to share! LOL

 

[LovinTheSmallAndFurry]

when you could have sworn the title to this thread says "Breast feed for a good coat."

Sorry, had to share! LOL

I did too!

 

[LovinTheSmallAndFurry]

A star for me.

Yay, I have a star under my name. But I don't know what that means..... ?

 

[designer chins]

I like Manna Pro Sho rabbit feed. I've been using it for 5 years now and my chins consistently do well on the show table (although genetics plays a major role also). Most of the CA and OR breeders I know who show use it also. It is a moderate protein food (16%) but higher fat than Oxbow.

I use Manna Pro Sho also, and have been very pleased overall.