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03-25-2009, 07:40 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN, USA
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| I can't take it anymore!!! I'm pretty sure that Toby is allergic to chicken. I had him on NB ultra and he would always roll around scratching himself, lick his paws and swipe at his face. (I just feel bad cause it took me so long to figure out that's why he was doing it). Anyway I switched him to NB Duck and Potato, which he isn't crazy about. He'll turn his nose up everytime I give it to him. But after a few minutes he'll break down and eat it. The itchiness is gone, however it has given him the stinkiest poops ever! Don't get me wrong, I know any poop stinks but this is ridiculous. I can be two rooms away and smell it as soon as he does his business!! Does anyone have any suggestions of a good, chicken free food? Me and my family would greeeeeeatly appreciate it, lol!!! Thanks!
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03-25-2009, 07:43 AM | #2 |
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| Pasquale started off on the NB ultra...and then i switched him to Duck and potato...which he hated!! So then i gave him the venison and sweet potato...he absolutely loves it!!! If you call NB and ask them to send you some samples of their allergy products...they'll send you little sample bags. At least you'll get to know which protein he likes the most.
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03-25-2009, 07:46 AM | #3 | |
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03-25-2009, 09:32 AM | #4 |
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| Since dog foods are so complex, it could've been any ingredient in there causing a sensitivity. The only way to know is to do an elimination diet and then slowly add the ingredients that you think might be a problem back into the diet. The NB Venison and duck might be worth a try but if that doesn't help, you could go to California Natural. Since most of it isn't grain free, I'm not sure how much good that will do. Alternatively, you could get a recipe from a canine nutritionist specific for allergies and then add more ingredients to see what the food is that is bothering him.
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03-25-2009, 10:06 AM | #5 |
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| Evo red meat small bites? Out of all the NB's, Snick likes the venison best as well but was not totally loving it. He loves Evo, he is on the chicken one now but the red meat is just as great. Also, Snick liked Nature's Logic Venison Meal Fare as well. I tried this during his trial period as well. There alot of foods that are lamb based as well and bison. Solid Gold does not use chicken at all (I don't think!). Good luck!! I can imagine this is super frustrating!!
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03-25-2009, 10:11 AM | #6 |
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| This will solve your baby's problem forever. Thought this may help you: First you have to start with one type of food at a time to see what works and what doesn't. Dogs are like people, some may have an allergy to one thing while others do not. I'm totally against commercial raw meat for the dogs due to all the hormones and chemicles that are added and the unsanitary conditions at the slaughter houses where salmonella and other bacteria's breed that go on the meat, and is why we are told to "throughly" cook our meat. No matter what anyone says, dogs can and do get sick and die from salmonella poisons. Ask any Vet. So, I'd suggest if you want to feed raw, then go with the wild game animals like deer, elk, bison, moose and fowl. Otherwise cook the meats. Vegetables are another important ingredient in the dogs diet. These can be fed raw: Chopped parsley, alfalfa sprouts, grated carrots (cook for cats) and grated zucchini. These should be cooked before feeding: Corn, peas, green beans, broccoli & sweet potatoes. Dairy is good for them if they can tolerate it and these include Powdered milk, eggs, plain non-fat yogurt, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese (non-fat). Grains include: Oats, millet brown rice, bulgur barley, whole wheat couscous, cornmeal buckwheat & wheat berries. Fruits: apples, berries of all types & bananas. Dried fruits include, prunes, figs, dates and apricots. Fruits and vegetables are great storehouses of vitamins, minerals and vital energy. Dried fruits are especially good natural sources of potassium, an important mineral that can sometimes be in short supply; other good sources are peanuts, potatoes and tomato sauce. Dates are extremely rich in folic acid, an important B vitamin. Now, you need to take one type of meat (raw or cooked) and feed only that (no other food sources at all, no snacks either, nothing) for three days to see it this type of meat is agreeable. Next feed a different meat source for three days (if you fed the red meat first, then feed poultry now or the other way around) like poultry for three days and nothing else. If these work out ok, then add one veggie only to one of the meat sources for an additional three days. Then a different veggie and so on. This method will rule out what they can't eat and add what they can eat. Whenever you add a new food, do just one at a time for three days, but it can be added to something you have already tried that worked out. Meats, veggies and fruits should be the main staple. As for vitamins, I make up the HEALTHY POWDER. I find it's much better than any commercial vitamin, and it too is made up of human grade ingredients that are sold in health food and vitamin stores. HEALTHY POWDER: 2 cups nutritional (torula) yeast 1 cup lecithin granules 1/4 cup kelp powder 1/4 cup bonemeal 1,000 milligrams vitamin C (ground) Mix all ingredients together in a 1 quart container and refrigerate. 1 to 2 teaspoons per day for cats or small dogs; 2 to 3 teaspoons per day for medium-size dogs; 1 to 2 tablespoons per day for large dogs. I give all three of my girls a teaspoon each twice daily over their food, and this batch last them 40 days. If you have any questions I'll do my best to give you the right information. There are two books that are the best on the market, and believe me, I've bought tons over the years. MORE SHOCKING FACTS by Ann N. Martin and her first one, FOOD PETS DIE FOR. http://www.thepowermall.com/thecente...ann_martin.htm Keep in mind that commercial pet foods, commercial pet treats, flea and tick repellents and over inoculating (yearly) are killing our companion animals in record numbers. Sadly, we are learning this on our own because most Vets. are in it for the money. Here is some information on what "really" goes into the making of animal food: Rendering: the "Invisible Industry" Gets a Green Facelift | Center for Media and Democracy Food Pets Die For; a Book Excerpt http://drjackie.freeservers.com/arti...ven_a_dog.html Welcome to Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute WHO REGULATES THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY Please read up, do your homework, "then" decide if you want to feed your baby things you know will cause serious health problems. I've been home cooking for 50 years. It's the best!!
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