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Originally Posted by Rolos Mom  Rolo was 2 yrs on December 31st. We got him when he was six weeks old (February 17th) and he had his first round of sore throat/ears in June. He had all his shots on time; I don't know when you give kennel cough, but he got his whenever he was supposed to get the shot. He is allergic to corn, flaxseed oil, fish oil, pollen, dust, leaf mold, yeast mold, and kapok. Extremes in temperature, going to the groomers and stress also trigger episodes. My vet swears he can also pick up germs from sick people as well although I am not sure about that; I thought germs didn't transfer from people to dogs. |
A few things...so, getting him at 6 weeks old could have affected his immunity a *great* deal, so, that's one clue to consider right there.
Confused on the "June" thing - do you mean "June" after you got him - or last June? Also, the kennel cough vaccine is not a core vaccine - and it may be important to know if he was given this -and- when, in relation to those first throat issues. Also, was he given other non-core vaccines? Also, at what age were his very first vaccines given? (sorry, maybe too many questions)
I notice he is allergic to flax - but you're feeding Duck/Potato - is that Natural Balance? Bc NB has flax in it - so that may bother him. It always bugs the heck out of me that they put flax in "allergy" foods
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If the allergy shots aren't working....has Atopica been discussed? That can really be a miracle for some dogs. Allergy shots can take a while though.
Maybe groom him yourself? What happens during these "episodes", btw?
Poor baby, allergies are miserable for dogs.