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Originally Posted by inluvwithfluff  I did not feed Biscuit based on the opinions of lay people. I fed him based on what several vets recommended at the time, which was Hill's Science Diet and Prescription Diet. It did not work. Rather, it did not improve the situation in any significant manner. The vets continued to treat the skin and ear infections and that was that. No fleas, mites or abnormal lab results. I discussed allergy testing but they insisted his case was not severe enough for testing. Should I have pushed? Perhaps.
I was reasonably tired of this. I switched him to another brand and tried different formulas and found something that has worked for him. No constant licking, scratching or biting. No recurring infections. Normal lab results every year, even now after the bleeding. No stomach upsets save for the recent bleeding, which I suspect had nothing to do with the food he was eating at the time. I'm not here to compare Hill's to junk food that should be avoided at all costs, and I'm not here to convince you to feed something else. I'm here to share my experience with this one particular dog. The experience hasn't been abominable, but neither has it been so spectacular that I feel completely confident in the food. Would I feed it in a time of need? Yes, I already am. But otherwise? I'll keep to what has worked best. |
I made a sweeping post ...
I did not say that you fed your dog based upon the recommendations of lay people.
I also did not say that you compared Hill's to junk food.
