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Originally Posted by viOlaziOne  as far as the Vet Derm is concerned we are already trying to gather Molly's medical history and paperwork to bring with us along with a complete history of medication so that we can figure this mess out .. we were looking at that vet in Riverdale since she is soo highly recommended by many people ..
here is my only question for now until we get an appointment with a derm vet .. if chicken and beef are very bad for Molly .. |
Is the vet in Riverdale a derm - I hope so, not to be a pest, but I just think a specialist will get you on track right away here. Skin issues are *tough* (as you can see) - I've been there too.
On the food - chicken and beef aren't bad, per se, it's just that these are so commonly fed, therefore, high on the allergen scale. At this point, you don't know she has a food allergy, however, assuming she has SOME kind of allergy - it is true that allergy dogs (in general) do better on low-allergen foods. This is because once the immune system is overstimulated, it becomes more vulnerable to *all* more higher-potential allergen ingredients.
So, I would also avoid turkey and lamb - bc if she has been fed mass-market kibbles, and you look at the ingredients, it's likely that both turkey and lamb have been in her foods.
What you're trying to find is a "novel" protein source that she has NOT yet eaten before in her LIFE - such as: venison, rabbit, kangaroo, buffalo, fish, etcetera. That she doesn't like Natural Balance is a bummer...though I'm not a big NB fan bc it contains flax
, which I don't think is a good idea for allergy dogs.
Are you willing to cook for her? Has she had fish before? I don't normally do this bc I think homemade diets should be supported by a nutritionist, however, bc of the condition of your baby and if you're seeing a Derm shortly - I will share a fish recipe via PM that you can use temporarily, which I got from a nutritionist for my Marcel when he was having issues. It's considered hypoallergenic and has 1 protein, 1 carb source - which is what you're looking for (and veggie & basic supps.). Please let me know...