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[meddling]

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I know Whippets don't need to have black noses but I wondered if anyone has any ideas on supplements maybe to help blacken up Bluebells nose - She is Black (contry to her name) but her nose is not as black as it could be (bit brown ish)

Not that bothered but thought it may be a sign of a deficiancy in her diet.

She's 9 months old, in season at the moment and eats raw food, chicken wings, beef, chick, turk, lamb etc mince and mixer, + regular carrots...rabbit poo...sticks...rubbish...tissues...toilet roll...wallpaper... :- "

 

[dessie]

I gave Desmond (also black) Elderberry & Nettle extract supplement from Dorwest Herbs over the winter, that helped his pigmentation.

 

[nicky12]

I know Whippets don't need to have black noses but I wondered if anyone has any ideas on supplements maybe to help blacken up Bluebells nose - She is Black (contry to her name) but her nose is not as black as it could be (bit brown ish)
Not that bothered but thought it may be a sign of a deficiancy in her diet.

She's 9 months old, in season at the moment and eats raw food, chicken wings, beef, chick, turk, lamb etc mince and mixer, + regular carrots...rabbit poo...sticks...rubbish...tissues...toilet roll...wallpaper... :- "

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well blue thinks she has a very sexy nose :wub:

 

[meddling]

I know Whippets don't need to have black noses but I wondered if anyone has any ideas on supplements maybe to help blacken up Bluebells nose - She is Black (contry to her name) but her nose is not as black as it could be (bit brown ish)
Not that bothered but thought it may be a sign of a deficiancy in her diet.

She's 9 months old, in season at the moment and eats raw food, chicken wings, beef, chick, turk, lamb etc mince and mixer, + regular carrots...rabbit poo...sticks...rubbish...tissues...toilet roll...wallpaper... :- "

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well blue thinks she has a very sexy nose :wub:

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:lol: :thumbsup: :lol:

Think he might be a tad more interested in the other end at the moment :thumbsup:

 

[doris]

Bluebell sounds like she has a very varied diet :x :lol:

 

[Dixietown]

Seaweed powder is very good for getting back pigment.

Jenny

 

[almondjd]

Kelp is supposed to help pigmentation, or so they say )

 

[meddling]

Seaweed powder is very good for getting back pigment.
Jenny

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Elderberry, nettle and seaweed it is then - thanks folks :thumbsup:

Will get some asap - will let you all know if it works for her :cheers:

 

[jinnyfizz]

I don't mind what colour Bluebell's nose is ....... she is GORGEOUS :wub: :wub: :thumbsup: :huggles:

 

[Dusilla]

Do you have plastic bowls for food and/or water? I've heard that sometimes plastic bowls can cause some change of nose pigment, ceramic or steel would be better.

 

[louiejoe]

Yep, I agree with lots of the above :thumbsup: .......Elderberry & Nettle Extract, or seaweed powder added to the dogs food seems to help with those paler 'winter noses' ) ...mine seem to prefer a little of the first additive !! :thumbsup:

 

[Seraphina]

Do you have plastic bowls for food and/or water? I've heard that sometimes plastic bowls can cause some change of nose pigment, ceramic or steel would be better.

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That is interesting. Plastic also releases chemicals mimicking hormones, which may be harmful. I stopped using plastic dishes ages ago. I like using the heavy ceramic inserts to electric crock pots as my dogs' water dish and glass baking dishes for feeding, as I can stick them in the microwave if needed. Some cheap glazed ceramics made in China have been known to have quite high contents of lead. I also use stainless steel.

 

[jue332]

Do you have plastic bowls for food and/or water? I've heard that sometimes plastic bowls can cause some change of nose pigment, ceramic or steel would be better.

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There could be a lot of truth in that, I think Nicky's Tia got quite ill once and the only thing she had changed was her bowl for a plastic one :unsure:

I like ceramic or steel ones

 

[meddling]

Do you have plastic bowls for food and/or water? I've heard that sometimes plastic bowls can cause some change of nose pigment, ceramic or steel would be better.

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No she has metal for food and Stone for water...but her staple diet is bits of plastic...

 

[meddling]

I don't mind what colour Bluebell's nose is ....... she is GORGEOUS :wub:   :wub:   :thumbsup:   :huggles:

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Awwww Thanks Jane - she is isn't she - I have to pinch myself everyday to make sure I have a real live whippet as beautiful and as wonderful as her :wub: :huggles: