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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  I FORGOT, you're in CANADA - I LOVE Orijen!! Before I was homecooking and then moved on to raw - I had my guys on Orijen - and I have so much respect for that company. I actually corresponded a bit w/ their STAFF nutritionist (yes, they have one - and yes, he actually will get back to you) bc I had questions. And, ya know - if you have doubts - give Orijen a call and see if you can talk to the nutritionist directly. 
Anyway! Don't let higher protein scare you - it really is a concern only for dogs who have kidney/liver/pancreas issues - and unless you think your pup does - then, personally, I wouldn't worry about a disease until it presents itself. Also, dogs tend to go crazy for Orijen - so hopefully, she'll love the taste.
As for the itchies - you could either try just the Orijen for 6 weeks and see what happens. Or, you can supplement w/ Eicosaderm -or- you can do fish oil, BUT - if you do fish oil, you must also supplement w/ vitamin E - so, you'd have to get E capsules, pierce them - and do all that. (this is why I like Eicosaderm bc it is fish oil and the vit E together)
Btw, I would stay away from flax oils for the fatty acids since she is itchy... |
Oh lord. I feel so stressed, lol. Yorkies are hard to figure out, eh?
Ok, questions....
1. Is she going to get fat on Orijen?
2. Is she going to consume a ton of water and then have to pee every other minute if she eats Orijen?
3. If I can't or don't order that eicosaderm what is it's alternative from say my vet (if he even has) or the local human health food store?
4. Does Eicosaderm (or it's alternative) help skin AND coat?
5. If she is just a pup.....what do you think it is that is causing the itching? Where do I start? She is a little flaky where she itches.
Sorry for all the questions....I feel so helpless.