White German Shepherd Dog
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Snow Nose Technically called
"hypopigmentation" (or snow nose, winter nose) it results from loss
of sunlight, and causes the nose to fade to brown in winter; normal colour
returns as summer approaches. Snow nose occurs mainly in light-coated breeds;
the colour change can become permanent in older dogs. It is not associated
with disease. Another reason for this
condition is a deficiency of B vitamins, PABA in particular. Get rid of plastic food
bowls and replace them with metal or ceramic bowls since some pets may be
allergic to plastic. Plastic dish dermatitis can occur if the dog eats or
drinks out of plastic or rubber bowls. It is triggered by a reaction to an
antioxidant found in the dishes. Vitaligo causes black
depigmentation in the nose and sometimes the lips to fade to brown. PABA PABA is the shortened
name for para-aminobenzoic acid that is often thought of as only an
ingredient used in sunscreens, while it is in actual fact a nutritional
ingredient as well. Since it is a moiety of PGA, a form of folic acid, some
health professionals do not consider it a vitamin, but only a B-complex
factor. PABA is used to improve
the protein used in the body, it relates to red blood cell formation as well
as assisting the manufacture of folic acid in the intestines.
Para-aminobenzoic acid is used in sunscreen preparations since it can help
protect the skin against ultra-violet radiation. It has been linked to
hair growth as well as reversing the greying of hair, but these results are
disappointing. People suffering from vitiligo, over - pigmentation of skin,
or without pigment in some spots, have reported an improvement of the skin
after more PABA was ingested. Best used with Vitamin C
and the B group vitamins, plus Folic Acid are best
taken with PABA. PABA is found in liver,
kidney, brewer's yeast, molasses, whole grains, bran, yoghurt, mushrooms and
spinach, and can be made by intestinal bacteria. TIP A new herbal remedy for
animals is called Chorela. It is
supposed to stimulate the immune system and has proven helpful in treating
dogs that lose pigment from their nose, and also dogs that have the nasty
habit of eating their own droppings. Seek advice on this product from your
vet or a naturopath. SNOW NOSE "REMEDY" Another suggested
"remedy" is: B Complex With Choline,
Inositol & PABA Vitamin C, Calcium
Ascorbate powder Megamino Amino Acids The Vitamin C works
together with the B to help absorption. Give just before meals. One B Complex
tablet in the AM and one in the PM. The Vitamin C is given by body weight. ½
tsp. for each 50lbs of weight. The Amino Acid tablet is given in the AM only. Vitamins B and C are
water soluble and once the body has absorbed what it needs, it will eliminate
the rest. These vitamins are not stored in the body. They are also helpful
with stress (for you too) and for the skin in general. In case you don't know
it, the B vitamins that brighten our dogs' coats and darken their pigments
work on us too. The B vitamins are necessary for our skin and for our hair
colour. If your hair is prematurely grey, it may be a simple Vitamin B
deficiency. There are documented cases where grey hair turned back to its
natural colour after supplementing with the B complex vitamins. It is very probable that
the success you will have in returning your dog's pigment back to black will
be directly related to the diet you feed - in addition to the above
supplementation. Good luck! I hope this
is of value to you. Chlorela
(fresh water algae) - "Superior to Vitamin Supplements & Improves
Digestion." Being a
very ancient single cell algae, chlorela was the earth's first green
plant and the first link in the food chain. Each cell of this plant is self
sufficient and capable of life sustaining functions. Chlorela is 60% protein,
and contains 8 essential amino acids, and more chlorophyll per gram than any
other plant in nature! In just 1 tablespoon it provides 300% of the daily
need for Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C. It is very rich in beta-carotene. Due to
its rapid growth and the abundance of nutrients, chlorella offers many
benefits including protection against toxic pollutants, pesticides, drugs,
chemicals, atmospheric radiation, power lines, microwaves, computers and
television. The natural vitamins and
minerals in chlorella are bio-chelated. That means they are naturally wrapped
in amino acids, so they will be taken in by the body more readily. Chorela contains natural
digestive enzymes and fibrous materials that improve your digestion. Higher in chlorophyl
than any other plant. Contains more chlorophyl per gram than any other plant.
Contains 5 to 10 times the chlorophyl content of barley grass, spirulina, and
wheat grass. Chlorophyl is one of the greatest food substances for cleansing
the bowel and other elimination systems, such as the liver and blood.
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