Raw-fed Whippet & Italian Greyhound dull coats

Two sighthounds on raw and both showing dull coats is actually a pretty telling pattern — when the same issue appears across two dogs eating the same diet, the diet itself is usually where to look first. Skin and coat problems in dogs generally fall into one of two categories: a dietary gap, or an underlying skin condition. Supplements make a real difference in the first case and very little in the second, so it's worth figuring out which you're dealing with. To help me point you in the right direction — how old are each of them, what exactly are you seeing (dull coat, dry skin, shedding, itching), and what does the raw diet actually consist of? Pre-made raw, DIY, or a mix?

That's a helpful picture. No itching, no flaking, no inflammation — that rules out a lot. What you're describing is a coat that's structurally fine but missing that healthy gloss, and on a pre-made raw diet with chicken and beef as the main proteins, that points fairly clearly to one thing: omega-3 fatty acids. Chicken and beef are both low in EPA and DHA — the long-chain omega-3s that actually drive coat shine and skin barrier quality. Pre-made raw often doesn't fortify for these, so even a well-run raw diet can leave dogs short. Before I suggest anything, can I ask — are you adding any fish, fish oil, or anything like that currently? And does either dog have any known sensitivities or health conditions I should know about?

Perfect, that's exactly what I needed. Given that you've got two dogs, different ages, same symptom, same diet, and the diet is genuinely low in omega-3s, I'd point you toward YuMOVE Skin & Coat Care PLUS — the capsule version works well across different sized dogs because you can adjust the dose easily. It's built around a high-concentration omega-3 blend (EPA and DHA from marine sources), plus zinc and biotin which both support coat structure specifically. The reason I'd choose this over a plain fish oil is that coat dullness without any other symptoms often responds better to a more complete formula rather than omega-3 alone. One product, dose it to each dog's weight, and you should start seeing a difference in the coat texture within six to eight weeks — shine tends to come last, so give it the full eight. The Whippet's previous stomach sensitivity is worth watching, but capsule-format fish-based supplements are generally well tolerated. Start at the lower end of the dose range for him for the first week.

Yes, exactly that. YuMOVE Skin & Coat Care PLUS is dosed by weight, so you give each dog the amount appropriate for them — the capsules make it straightforward to split if needed, or you can pierce them and mix into their raw food. Most dogs take them fine whole too. One tub will last a decent while across two small dogs, which makes it reasonably practical. If after eight weeks you're seeing improvement in one but not the other, that's worth noting — it might mean the one not responding has something else going on beyond diet. But given what you've described, I'd expect both to respond.

Good plan. Eight weeks minimum, consistent daily use — that's the key. Coat changes are slow because you're waiting for new hair to grow through with better structure. If you want to track it, a photo in decent light now and one at eight weeks is a surprisingly useful comparison. Hope you see a real difference in both of them.