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12-16-2007, 06:20 AM | #1 |
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| Foods for allergies Louie's skin is not getting any better and the paw licking and biting has persisted. Since hes been scraped and no mites were found...I would like to try to change his food to see if all this could be a food allergy. He was on Chicken noodle for the puppies soul, now that he's older we've switched to Nutro...so i guess im asking if food allergies are suspected, what are some good foods for louie?
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12-16-2007, 03:21 PM | #2 |
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| nutro is not a good food. I would put her on california natural or orijen six fish kibbles. they are excellent for allergies..nutro has too much crappy ingredients in it.
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12-16-2007, 04:02 PM | #3 |
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| Corn, soy and wheat are the most common allergy causing ingredients so avoid foods that contain those. Sometimes dogs will develop an allergy to the protein in their dog food so it's best to try something with an unusual protein source like fish, venison, duck, etc. It's also important to rotate foods regularly to make sure they don't become allergic to the new protein source, too. |
12-17-2007, 07:51 PM | #4 |
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| allergies My yorkie has been suffering from severe allergies for the last year. Constant licking and biting her entire body. She also has cronic ear infections which is tied into the allergies. I have tried everything. I finally resorted to taking her do an allergist. She was diagnosed with a yeast infection and I was told that she showed signs of inhalent allergies. (pink skin around the eyes, pink skin under both armpits that is sometimes scabby, constant licking or biting at feet or body). The doctor was 99% sure they were inhalent allergies, but had me put her on a strict diet to rule out food allergies. I was almost positive it wasn't food because I have followed a strict raw food diet for the last year, only feeding her raw rabbit or venison along with fruits and vegetables. According to the doctor this diet was the best when trying to rule out food allergies. The doctor said absolutely no chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, soy, dairy, corn or wheat because these foods are the most common causes of food allergies. Well, since I have never given my dog these things I was sure it wasn't food, but I followed the doctors recommendations and the itching did not stop. We are now at the point where they want to do allergy testing followed up with weekly allergy shots. I am looking into alternative medicine at this point. I had some luck with Dr. Ackermans allergy relief formula. It is a powder that you sprinkle on the food. It worked for a week, but the itching came back. You might have some luck with it. I ordered it online. The doctor also recommended Malaseb shampoo (which is medicated). The more baths you can give your dog the better. I give Lulu 3 baths a week with this stuff and her itching is getting more managable. The doctor also recommended Gold Bond Powder. When the hair is dry I massage this into the skin wherever it is red. This has also helped make her discomfort more managable. Finally, the docor has given me several antihistamines to try. Some work better than others, but you should talk to yor veternarian about this. Certain brands contain ingredients that can be harmful to your dog. I do not recommedn Prednisone. It is a very strong steriod. My baby was on it for a week and although her itching completly went away, she became incontinent and I immediately took her off of the meds. These are the things I have tried, hopefully they might bring your baby some relief. If your dog does have allergies you should hope that they are food related because they are much easier to get rid of once the diet is changed. Good Luck. |
12-17-2007, 08:35 PM | #5 |
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| Most people don't realize that inhalant allergies are far more common than food allergies. Lady has both now, but only had inhalant allergies for years. She gets Zyrtec for seasonal allergies. Have you tried fatty acids (fish oil) for her allergies? My vet suggested I give it to Lady and it really helped a lot. It boosts their immune system and is very effective. I give Lady 3V caps. Here's some information: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=666 |
12-19-2007, 08:35 AM | #6 |
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| allergies Thanks for the pet ed link. I have tried 3v, but my dog wouldn't eat her food when I used it. I switched to salmon oil, but this hasn't helped with itching. I am still trying out different antihistamines to see which one works best for her. Does Zyrtec make your dog sleepy? |
12-19-2007, 11:59 AM | #7 | |
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Zyrtec is expensive, though. I am lucky (hahaha!) to have allergies myself so I get samples of Zyrtec when I go to my doctor. He thinks they are for me. Has she had allergy testing done? Sometimes when allergies are severe and don't respond to oral medications you have to find out what they are allergic to and give allergy shots. | |
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