co@cbscd5.UUCP (10/24/83)
I am the owner of a Lilac Point Siamese. He leaves quite a bit of hair where ever he lays. It is not a great amount of hair and he does not show any evidence of hairballs. He doesn't have any skin disorders either. I am wondering if is there anything I can add to his diet to improve this condition. His original owner fed him only dry cat cereal. I tried giving him some canned food and moist cereal (Tender Vittles) but he prefers the dry cereal. Please reply via mail cbscd5!co . Thanks in advance, Corinna Owens
larry@ihuxf.UUCP (10/27/83)
While I can not be sure that this will apply to cats, it does to dogs. I would imagine the same principes apply. Dogs need a certain amount of oil in their food. Unfortunately, most dry foods do not contain enough. You can go to the pet shop and buy something called "linatone" which sells for about $4 for just a few ounces, or simply go to the grocery store and get peanut oil. Dogs also like bacon fat. BE AWARE that very little is needed on a daily basis (about a teaspoon) Feeding more can lead to purging of the intestines (I guess it makes the food slip thru too fast!). This oil will keep the pets skin and fur from being dry - which contributes to the fall out. -- Larry Marek ihnp4!ihuxf!larry