Many dogs cannot tolerate the grains in dog food. I find it hard to understand why your vet has not suggested at least a limited ingredient diet. I also suggest a commercial brand raw diet that is grain free. Also some purified or distilled water would be helpful. Having such severe allergies and being on Prednisone all the time must be very difficult on her. No wonder she is so high strung!
Having an unexpected addition to the family can be very stressful. I'm sure dealing with the new arrival and a pet that needs such constant care is causing your nerves to go on high alert.
I would also suggest you get a new vet. Putting a dog on full time steroids instead of finding the root cause of the problem is so unprofessional and uncaring. If you find you feel you would be better off without your dog then I would not encourage you to keep her. She would be better off in a home that will spend the time and money to help her illness and can cope with her other issues. I really think that once her health issues are properly addressed her behavioral issues will subside. However, if the relationship she has with your husband is badly damaged I doubt that anything will rectify it. If you can find a loving home for her that can deal with her issues she may be much better off. |