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Shorkielover · 12-23-2009, 09:43 PM

I recently experienced these symptoms, itching/scratching and what appeared to be dandruff on my furbaby. The food I was giving him was rated at a 4 according to the dogfoodanalysis.com website, which 4 out of 6 isn't that bad, but we still had the problem with itching, so I begin to research allergies and the ones common to dogs. I learned that corn, wheat, soy, red dye40, and sometimes beef can be a big allergy to dogs. The first I thing I did was eliminate corn, wheat, and products that had red dye 40. Still with itching . . . two weeks ago I made the decision to switch foods to see if there were any benefits in doing this. I switched from Nature's Recipe to Nature's Variety, which is rated at a 5 or 6 and it seems like immediately there was a change. The dandruff has disappeared and the itching is very minimal. He does still itch a little, but we live in an area that is cold and dry and according to the vet the winter season brings on dry itchy skin. Nature's Variety has several different kibble choices (grain or grain free), raw, and canned. There are at least 5 flavors one being lamb which is good for dogs with sensitive tummies and/or allergies. Switching to Nature's Variety was the best decision for us, less waste to pick, shiny coat, more energy, "tear stains" are less, the list can goes on and on. He's like a different puppy! Hope this helps. Happy Holidays!

12-23-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
Shorkielover Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 106	I recently experienced these symptoms, itching/scratching and what appeared to be dandruff on my furbaby. The food I was giving him was rated at a 4 according to the dogfoodanalysis.com website, which 4 out of 6 isn't that bad, but we still had the problem with itching, so I begin to research allergies and the ones common to dogs. I learned that corn, wheat, soy, red dye40, and sometimes beef can be a big allergy to dogs. The first I thing I did was eliminate corn, wheat, and products that had red dye 40. Still with itching . . . two weeks ago I made the decision to switch foods to see if there were any benefits in doing this. I switched from Nature's Recipe to Nature's Variety, which is rated at a 5 or 6 and it seems like immediately there was a change. The dandruff has disappeared and the itching is very minimal. He does still itch a little, but we live in an area that is cold and dry and according to the vet the winter season brings on dry itchy skin. Nature's Variety has several different kibble choices (grain or grain free), raw, and canned. There are at least 5 flavors one being lamb which is good for dogs with sensitive tummies and/or allergies. Switching to Nature's Variety was the best decision for us, less waste to pick, shiny coat, more energy, "tear stains" are less, the list can goes on and on. He's like a different puppy! Hope this helps. Happy Holidays!