What should I do if my Golden Retriever's coat turns white? If it is due to lack of nutrition in the Golden Retriever's body, you can feed your Golden Retriever more protein-rich dog food every day and less food or snacks that are rich in sugar and salt. If you have skin problems over time, It is best to treat the disease first, and then deworm it regularly; if it is due to improper daily care, be careful to use special pet cleaning products, etc.

1. Lack of body nutrition in golden retrievers

Golden Retrievers suffer from nutritional deficiencies, such as protein, vitamins, trace elements, etc. We know that golden retriever hair growth requires sufficient protein and other nutrients, so if a golden retriever lacks these nutrients, the hair will naturally not be shiny and elegant.

Therefore, we must pay attention to the dog’s daily diet. Only by getting sufficient nutrition in the dog food can the golden retriever’s hair be shiny and elegant.

First let’s talk about the wrong practices: In order to make the golden retriever hair shiny and beautiful, some people let the dog drink a small amount of vinegar, and some people use egg white to smear the dog hair. None of these methods are good. If you use egg white to smear Yorkshire or Golden Retriever's hair, once it dries, the hair will bifurcate and break. On the contrary, it will damage the hair quality and hair roots, make the hair color darker, and sometimes cause dermatitis or skin disease.

You can feed your dog more dog food every day that is rich in protein, vitamin E, vitamin D, and marine fish formula, eat more vegetables, and feed it an appropriate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, vegetable oil, etc. Or eating some seaweed powder in moderation can beautify the hair. Of course, it is best to buy some vitamin tablets and trace element powder for dogs to eat. For example, Petda Instant Calcium Vitamin A can supplement a variety of calcium, 8 kinds of vitamins and 12 kinds of trace elements at the same time. It's better for golden retrievers.

Feed less meals or snacks that are rich in sugar, salt, and grains that are high in starch, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, noodles, etc. Obese dogs with fat accumulation generally have poor hair quality, so you should pay attention to controlling the diet of golden retrievers.

　2. Golden Retrievers are troubled by skin diseases or insects

In addition, the reason why the golden retriever's hair is not shiny may also be due to diseases and parasites. For example, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, flea and tick infections, etc. These will cause the golden retriever's hair to lose its luster and look rough and dull.

Pay attention to your dog’s skin. A clean pink color is good. If it appears red or has eczema, there are possibilities of parasites, skin diseases, allergies, etc. and should be treated in time.

When fleas, lice and other parasites are found on the golden retriever, they should be wiped with a fine wire brush or treated with external insecticides in time. Also remember to deworm your golden retriever regularly.

　3. Improper daily care

(1) No dog-specific shower gel

Many parents do not buy special shower gel for their dogs. They just use human shower gel, shampoo or detergent to bathe their dogs for convenience. This is very bad. Because if you use inappropriate bath products for your pet dog, the dog’s hair willHair will also become dull, rough, and dull. Therefore, when we bathe our baby, we must pay attention to whether the dog's skin is healthy, and we must choose a pet bath specifically designed for dogs.

　(2) Neglecting to take care of the golden retriever’s hair in daily life

When combing long-haired dogs, some people only comb the long hair on the surface and ignore the undercoat (fine hair) below; or some owners are too lazy to comb their dogs. Dog hair is soft and dense. If it is not combed for a long time, it can easily form tangles and even cause eczema, psoriasis or other skin diseases.

Before combing the coat, if you can wipe the dog's body with a towel soaked in hot water, the coat will be brighter.

Special tools should be used when combing hair. Do not use human combs and brushes.

When combing, the movements should be gentle and meticulous, and should not be rough or reckless, otherwise the dog will be in pain. Be especially careful when combing the coat near sensitive parts (such as external genitalia).

In order to protect the dog's hair, comb it every day. If possible, it is best to apply a thin layer of hair-protecting oil on it.

　(3) Lack of exercise and light

Taking it out frequently to bask in the sun will also be good for the fur, absorbing more ultraviolet rays and promoting calcium absorption; and exercising regularly can promote the dog's blood circulation and make the dog grow healthy hair. Basically, the golden retriever should be allowed to play for about 30 minutes every day, but the amount of exercise should not be too much, otherwise it will suffer from acetabular arthritis. Just make sure it has fun without getting tired.