Penny is right in her response....... Perhaps you could add cold water salmon oil.........it really puts the life back in the coat quickly. Molly In a message dated 8/23/2012 8:01:11 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Jackie, It sounds as if you've already solved your problem by switching foods. BUT it will take you a couple months to grow that old hair out, so the new food can go through their systems and start doing some good. Also, isn't your puppy a sable? If he is, it's been my experience that sables always look worse while shedding (than a black and tan) while going through a full-shed. I think you're doing everything right. Good food, your olive oil, and time will bring in a luxurious new coat. Hang in there! ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================