Diet and grooming are both very important

For dogs with white coats like Maltese and Samoyed, a snowy white coat is their best asset. But often things do not go as desired; tear stains and yellowing fur often follow, affecting the coat's appearance. Improving these issues cannot be resolved overnight and usually requires long-term improvement efforts.

Generally, yellowing or reddening in dog fur is caused by prolonged contact of that area with water and oxidation of the fur by air. If the dog's rear or backside has this problem, it may be due to poor urination habits causing the dog's fur to frequently come into contact with urine, leading to yellowing over time.

To keep a dog's coat shiny and beautiful, aside from proper grooming, ensuring balanced nutrition is very important. To improve the coat, you can feed foods rich in protein, supplements containing vitamin E and vitamin D, as well as seaweed foods, vegetables, etc. Cooked egg yolks also have certain fur-beautifying effects. However, note that products aimed at beautifying the coat are not recommended for long-term use. Even some supplements are not advisable for continuous feeding as they do not greatly benefit the dog's health.

Besides healthy diet, daily grooming is especially important. Letting the dog get sun exposure and exercise daily benefits their coat as well. For long-haired dogs like Samoyed, no clothes are needed in winter; the cold weather can actually stimulate hair growth. When the coat is long enough, yellowed fur can be trimmed off, making grooming easier.

Encourage the dog to develop good drinking habits and ensure the coat stays dry; if wet, help to dry it as much as possible. After bathing, also make sure the coat is fully dried. Skin infections can severely damage the dog's coat and skin.

Some owners might use dye or pet whitening agents to whiten the fur, but generally, this is not recommended. It is difficult to ensure the dog will not lick the product and cause poisoning. If used, close observation of the dog's behavior is necessary.