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i have heard that flax seed oil is very good to improve GSD coat condition!
is it true?
how it actaully helps? in terms of hair growth, pigmentation etc
if anyone supplimenting thr GSD with this oil, please advice on this topic...
thank you

I have used it, it really helps with dry skin especially, but I no longer use it as the food I am feeding gives my dogs great skin and coat. VItamin E is good, too.

Yes it gives a very nice coat, and soft/supple skin.  I've used it with great results.

Might i suggest that you use it spareingly...also not every day...alternate it with Salmon oil and Krill Oil.... also a tsp or two of  EXTRA virgin Olive oil in the food once a day also....

Flax seed oil can be overproductive if use largely so I suggest you use it sparingly and alternate.

Jan

Flax seed oil is really quite amazing when you first use it but don't think it works all the time.I find it effective during the first three months uf use.Others are also good like Vitamin E , Kelp powder, Zinc and Biotin but if you feel your GSD has sensitive skin keep away from beef based products and go with chicken and chicken fat.Its really obvious that foods that build muscle(assuming you work your Shepherd intensively) do not help coat and those that promote growth of coat do not encourage great muscle mass and definition.
Coming back to your issue about Flax Seed oil please go ahead and use it preferrably the cold pressed version.I know of people who actually get the flax seed itself and grind a little everyday and mix it into their dogs' food and claim they get amazing results especially increase in the black areas.Use the oil and try adding some of the Vitamin E,Kelp , Zinc and Biotin.I hope to hear about your results in the near future.

Regards
Dev  

http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/fats-fatty-acids/

Flax oil may be ok for some dogs and not so good for others according to the article above.   Flax, flaxseed, flax oil are also called linseed, linseed oil and is found in many (if not most) dog foods these days.  If your dog is one that can't convert it to the correct form to balance out the Omega 6 fatty acids found in the food, your dog will have skin/hair problems and it would probably get even worse if you add additional flax oil.   In that case, you'd be better off adding fish body oils instead since they are already in the form dogs can utilize as Omega 3's. 

Regards,

Diane Seaman

The Supplements i use are Salmon Oil once a day and a Vitamin E Capsule plus Hokamix Joint On the salmon oil for the Breakfast, perfect coats on the Dogs and healthy clear skin,  bright eyes and plenty of Vitality
Nothing else except a raw egg and shell as a titbit once a week
Steve