German shepherd Pigmentation Change Issue

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by Ammad Cheema on 15 December 2012 - 11:12

Dear All ,
above mentioned female start change her pigmentation color it become lighter and lighter , and i am not understanding the reason , in her food i am give her chicken soup and some time mix it with bread , currently 2 fish oil capsoule in week .Please guide to resolve the issue

by Ibrahim on 15 December 2012 - 13:12

What is her main food?
How old is she?
Since how long has her pigment/color been fading?

by Ammad Cheema on 15 December 2012 - 13:12

She is 21 Months old , and she is fading from last 3 months , Main food chicken soup with bread .(Made by wheat).

by joanro on 15 December 2012 - 14:12

Wow. Nutrition is severly lacking if chicken soup and bread is her main diet. Get some raw red meat in her. Cook some vegetables for her, but she needs real protein....meat, and some raw beef bones.

by Ammad Cheema on 15 December 2012 - 14:12

thanks .

by laura271 on 15 December 2012 - 16:12

Perhaps the original poster is referring to the kibble called Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul?
Here's a link to a review of the dog food.

by joanro on 15 December 2012 - 16:12

That dog food is not any good for maintaining health. If pigment is fading, that is a pretty good indication that the general health of the dog is also fading.

by susie on 15 December 2012 - 17:12

Does your female have pedigrees? There are several dogs known to transmit lighter colors to there progeny, and fading out in females is not uncommon at all. Was she born in Germany and came to a hot, dry country? A lot of German Shepherds do have coat problems in this climate.
As long as she is healthy there is not much you can do. You may try Biotin B150, Omega3, raw RED beef, and good food.
But after all, if the saddle fades out, it´s genetic.

by EuroShepherd on 16 December 2012 - 00:12

What is in the chicken soup?

She is reaching her maturity, so age certainly plays a part in fading out. I concur that this is probably just a genetic thing, it is not uncommon in the WGSL for some dogs to fade in color, particularly females.

Depending upon the ingredients in her chicken soup, she may very well need additional protein. Either way, raw meaty bones should be added to the diet, they are very beneficial to dogs. Adding OLEWO or other supplements have been noted to make red pigment darker/richer.

by Abby Normal on 17 December 2012 - 00:12

I hope that it is the kibble, but I can't see why you would add bread to a kibble, but can see you would add bread to a normal chicken soup. I truly hope the OP comes back and clarifies and gets some advice on a change of diet if the dog really is only getting chicken soup and bread.

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