As a coarse-haired dog, border collie needs enough nutrition to support its growth and development. One of the most critical is protein. Therefore, in order to make the coat color of border grazing more healthy and beautiful, we need to start from protein.
Proper amount of meat is the best choice for high-quality protein. In addition to white meat such as lean meat and chicken, you can also add some eggs, fish and cheese. , are high-quality food with high content in protein. However, attention should be paid to controlling calories to avoid the adverse effects of obesity on coat color.
2. Add dark vegetables and fruits appropriately.
On the other hand, dark vegetables and fruits are also good choices with rich nutrition. For example, spinach, red carrots, pumpkins, blueberries, etc., not only contain a lot of vitamins, fibers and minerals, but also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Many dark vegetables and fruits are rich in β-carotene, lutein and lycopene, which can penetrate deep into hair follicles and promote hair growth and oxidation. Therefore, proper addition of dark vegetables and fruits is also helpful to maintain the healthy coat color of border grazing.
3. Add appropriate minerals
In addition, micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals are also very important to the coat color of border grazing. In terms of minerals, the most important ones are copper and zinc. The coat color and texture of border grazing are mainly maintained by these two minerals. Copper can form melanin, while zinc can help keep hair healthy.
However, it should be noted that excessive mineral action will not bring additional benefits. Therefore, when selecting minerals for border grazing, quantitative control should be carried out according to the growth stage and health status of border grazing.
4. Ensure adequate moisture.
At the same time, the water supplement of border grazing can not be ignored. Reasonable drinking habits are helpful to improve the coat color of border grazing. Drinking too little water will lead to loose and dull hair, while drinking too much water will lead to dry and fragile hair.
It is suggested to add a small amount of natural vegetable oil properly, which can not only keep the hair luster of border grazing, but also moisturize the skin and protect the fur barrier.