I'm so sorry that prey model did not work out for you, not to rebuff your dog's problems but this is truly the first time that I have heard of that....
Be interested to hear what the problems were.
I, too have a dog who has (had) allergies AND chronic systemic yeast infection and when I started to feed raw, he went through horrible detox! Now he's healthier than he's ever been, even when he was young he wasn't in that good of shape! Prey model saved my dog's life as he was in such bad condition that I seriously pondered putting him down as I could no longer watch him be so miserable. He's been my constant companion for 12 years and I knew he deserved better. That's what lead me to do my research in the first place. Ann swears by this nutritionist so I sincerely hope that your dog can be helped as well!
I've used petzlife oral gel and the spray for about a year and while the breath was better it just wasn't a match for the tartar. His gingivitis was pretty severe though so a dog with a lesser degree of damage might benefit more from it, I don't know. But I should add that I've always brushed my dog's teeth through the years with various products and still he had developed bad oral health. He needed teeth cleanings every year and not a month too soon! I just don't have much faith in these types of products anymore and most dogs won't let you spend adequate time on their mouth's cleaning routine to really make a difference long term! Once I started to feed raw meaty bones, I could literally see the tartar coming off in large chunks and within 3 months his mouth looked like a young dog's mouth and the Vet could not believe his age! He's admitted that he's never seen a dog his age with such nice teeth! In my opinion, having tried so many different approaches over the years, the bones is the only thing that works the way it should! Good luck to you and your Toots!
Nadia
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Originally Posted by Franceen  I understand what you are saying, Nadia. I gave prey model diet a good try for months but had so many problems that I eventually contacted a holistic pet nutritionist that Wylie's mom, Ann, recommended. She has found that my dog has multiple allergies and needs a special diet to control the allergies. She also believes in a raw diet but wants Toots to have a cooked one at present, Anyway I just don't want to go the prey model again, even though I believe in it. It didn't work for my dog and I got really stressed hanging in there hoping that eventually it would suit her.
I guess you are right about the raw bones, too. They need to get used to it. She will still eat raw if I gave it to her, though.
I have bought Petzlife and have been giving it to her for a few weeks. I haven't noticed much change yet, but I assumed it would take a month or two to see a difference. How long did you try it for? I am so disappointed that you found that it didn't help! I hate the thought of the vet doing her teeth, yet I don't see a way out. Perhaps I should smear her bones with something nice tasting!!
Thanks for your reply - it is great to hear all opinions.
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