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Brianna · 03-06-2015, 04:57 PM

Louie came to us on Science Diet. After learning a bit more about dog nutrition, we put him on Blue Buffalo Life Protection. He did not do well on it, so we swapped him to Solid Gold Wee Bit. We recently introduced him to Zuke's Roasted Chicken treats.

He is itching and scratching like crazy, biting and licking at his paws and tail constantly. He has since we got him. Something in the food is definitely triggering it (at least, I strongly believe it). I don't know what to do.

To me, it seems as if he has a chicken allergy. But if that's the case, how come he hasn't completely stopped the scratching even though he's on Solid Gold Wee Bit, which does not contain chicken? And why has he reacted so suddenly and so harshly to the minimal amount of chicken treats?

Below is a quick comparison of the first 10 ingredients of the foods/treats he's had ... I highlighted the ingredients they have in common. Any input, opinions or otherwise, would be greatly appreciated!

Science Diet Puppy Small Bites BAD ITCH
[He was on this for the first 3 months of his life.]
Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Pork Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Puppy VERY BAD ITCH
[He was on this for 3 weeks.]
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Peas, Whole Ground Barley, Chicken Fat, Dried Egg, Natural Chicken Flavor, Whole Potatoes, Tomato Pomace

Solid Gold Wee Bit SLIGHT ITCH
[He has been on this food for 1 month.]
Bison, Ocean Fish Meal, Brown Rice, Peas, Canola Oil, Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Dried Eggs, Rice Bran, Pearled Barley

Zuke's Mini Naturals Roasted Chicken VERY BAD ITCH
[He has been eating these treats for the past 4 days.]
Chicken, Ground Rice, Ground Barley, Malted Barley, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Tapioca, Natural Flavors, Cherries, Sunflower Oil

03-06-2015, 04:57 PM	#1
Brianna Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 56	Louie Won't Stop Itching! Food Allergy? Louie came to us on Science Diet. After learning a bit more about dog nutrition, we put him on Blue Buffalo Life Protection. He did not do well on it, so we swapped him to Solid Gold Wee Bit. We recently introduced him to Zuke's Roasted Chicken treats. He is itching and scratching like crazy, biting and licking at his paws and tail constantly. He has since we got him. Something in the food is definitely triggering it (at least, I strongly believe it). I don't know what to do. To me, it seems as if he has a chicken allergy. But if that's the case, how come he hasn't completely stopped the scratching even though he's on Solid Gold Wee Bit, which does not contain chicken? And why has he reacted so suddenly and so harshly to the minimal amount of chicken treats? Below is a quick comparison of the first 10 ingredients of the foods/treats he's had ... I highlighted the ingredients they have in common. Any input, opinions or otherwise, would be greatly appreciated! Science Diet Puppy Small Bites BAD ITCH [He was on this for the first 3 months of his life.] Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Pork Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Pork Fat, Chicken Liver Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp Blue Buffalo Life Protection Puppy VERY BAD ITCH [He was on this for 3 weeks.] Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Peas, Whole Ground Barley, Chicken Fat, Dried Egg, Natural Chicken Flavor, Whole Potatoes, Tomato Pomace Solid Gold Wee Bit SLIGHT ITCH [He has been on this food for 1 month.] Bison, Ocean Fish Meal, Brown Rice, Peas, Canola Oil, Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Dried Eggs, Rice Bran, Pearled Barley Zuke's Mini Naturals Roasted Chicken VERY BAD ITCH [He has been eating these treats for the past 4 days.] Chicken, Ground Rice, Ground Barley, Malted Barley, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Tapioca, Natural Flavors, Cherries, Sunflower Oil Last edited by Brianna; 03-06-2015 at 05:01 PM.