For humans, there is a shampoo here and a spray there in drugstores, biotin capsules and beauty dragees to help give the lovely hair a certain shine. Naturally, the range of products offered for animals is just as extensive, but often not very effective.

There is shampoo for the poodle, the white or black dog, nutritional oils and powders – all at a proud price. But isn’t it drilled into us in every dog book and by the vet that dogs should not be bathed so often? But what to do with dull, flaky coats? A shiny coat is a sign of your dog’s health, and that from the inside out.

Simple remedies from the pantry can give the coat a shimmering shine and healthy skin, thus doing a lot for your dog’s health and well-being.

Feed your dog brewer’s yeast flakes daily; these provide valuable vitamins. You can also add flaxseed, which also offers a good way to enrich the food. However, flaxseed should be fed crushed, ground, or cooked. A splash of apple cider vinegar in the water or over the food has a vitalizing effect on metabolism and ensures a shiny coat.

Plant oils contain valuable unsaturated fatty acids that the dog’s body cannot produce itself. In addition, oils contain vitamins E and B as well as protein. Regularly giving a small amount ensures a shiny coat and is well suited to regulate fat metabolism.