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Originally Posted by bchgirl  Different dogs are...well different..what works for one may not for another.
Have you ever tried totally eliminating the grain?
I still suggest this to the op. Grain is the number one reason for itching and scratching.
Try it before it's discounted. |
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Originally Posted by lynzy420 I used the Varl test, I disagree. I had her tested through 2 vets and 2 names...so no one including Varl knew it was the same dog. Both tests came back exactly the same.
Varl serum helped show improvement within a couple months, I would say 1 year later we are now, finally at the 95% mark.
p.s. I do realize all dogs are different though... |
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Originally Posted by my2boyz The allergy testing we had done seems to be pretty accurate. She had a positive reaction to rice, if I feed her rice she is itchy like you wouldn't believe...she had a positive to milk, if I feed her yogurt she breaks out in little bumps on her belly and gets itchy.
Not saying it's 100%...just saying it seems to be pretty accurate for Megan and removing grains and potatoes from her diet has relieved a lot of her allergy symptoms.
I agree with bchgirl...try it before it's discounted. |
That's good to know! I had seen a lot of vets that wouldn't even do them, because of the inaccuracy. Maybe these are some newer ones I haven't read about yet. Don't know a whole lot about canine allergies.
Oh, I totally agree trying grain-free is totally worth a try.
I find Jackson does better on grain-free in general (or very minimal grains). The food he's on now is very simple, and one grain (oats).