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   Spot to Spot   
   Re: Excessive shedding   
   26 Jan 07 22:24:33   
   
   From: noSPAMme@somewhere.net   
      
   That was supposed to read   
      
   It's NOT allergies it's just the way they shed.   
      
      
   "Spot"  wrote in message   
   news:xbvuh.39$Pw3.9@trnddc01...   
   > LOL...........boy were you scammed when they told you these were non   
   > shedding.  I have a beagle/chesapeake mix who sheds curly hair all over my   
   > place and twice a year it's chunky curly hair.  He actually gets tiny bald   
   > spots on his body it's allergies it's just the way they shed.   
   >   
   > The link that posted by pfoley describes my Bubba to a T.  Older, neutered   
   > dogs seem to get a coat that is always shedding but never gets any   
   > thinner.   
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   >  wrote in message   
   > news:1169832510.541022.169960@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...   
   >>I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breed and my   
   >> dogs are 7 years old. For 4 years they have been shedding excessively.   
   >> One of them was treated for a bacterial skin infection: she lost her   
   >> coat completely, but then it came back beautifully thick and shiny.   
   >> They were tested for allergies and are allergic to everything outdoors.   
   >> They are on a potato and rabbit diet for years now, but nothing seems   
   >> to quiet down the excessive shedding. Everytime I brush them I can fill   
   >> up a bag with fine fur. They have the curly coats of Chessies but not   
   >> the thick coat you would expect.  The vet believes this is genetic   
   >> problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone   
   >> else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions. I wonder if   
   >> anyone can suggest any supplements. I already add Omega 3-6 and Hemp   
   >> Seed  Oil., I am thinking Safflower Oil might work, and maybe the raw   
   >> egg. They are energetic and wonderful dogs, but for non shedding dogs,   
   >> you would think they were Goldens.. Help.... Linda   
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