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02-04-2013, 09:43 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member | Need to Change Science Diet I have noticed that Honey eyes are watering really bad. She is on Science Diet food and I am starting to think thats the problem. I took her to the vet and he gave her some pills. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good food I can give her to make her eyes stop watering. |
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02-04-2013, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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| I am not sure about the eye watering issue but here are a few links to research food. Dog Food Reviews and Ratings | Dog Food Advisor Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble The Dog Food Project - Common Fallacies of Dog Food Reviews How to Choose the Right Dog Food - Whole Dog Journal Article Dog Food Review Ratings I looked up eye watering in the search area and found this thread maybe it can help with Honey's problem http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-tearing.html
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02-04-2013, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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| I would try something grain free because a lot of dogs have a problems with grains. Blue Buffalo, Acana and Now are some good brands.
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02-04-2013, 01:20 PM | #4 |
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| That could be the problem- Peanut's Vet wanted him on the SD- I tried it and he turned into an itchy pooing mess!! I took him off real fast! He is currently on Canine Caviar and is doing great!!
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02-04-2013, 01:44 PM | #5 |
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| Science Diet does use a lot of grain in their food. I'm not sure why they charge more for that food because it has much the same ingredients as some of the less expensive kinds. I think it's more for the name than the quality. Gracie has been on a good quality grain free for quite some time and had very little eye watering. Once I changed her to distilled water it stopped all together. I really think their bodies do react to some of the things that are in the foods. |
02-04-2013, 01:55 PM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Personally, I like Blue Buffalo Freedom. It is grain free. Teeka is on the puppy formula and is doing great! She has some eye drainage, but it has gotten better since she has been on it. It has been almost 2 months since I switched her to this. My vet said that it takes about 3 months to rid the body of the other food and grains. She also was scratching a lot and that has gotten better, too!
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02-04-2013, 02:29 PM | #7 |
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| I have Harley on Science Diet as well. I noticed his eyes are watering really bad too!!! I just switched him from Pedigree 2 weeks ago. Is it ok to switch again already? |
02-04-2013, 03:07 PM | #8 |
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| If you change him slowly over a period of several days it should be OK to switch him as long as he is fully adjusted from the last change over. |
02-04-2013, 03:42 PM | #10 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Go Blue Buffalo. It is a really good food. My two boys are eating that and loving it. Just mix a tablespoon of water in it for gravy and I add a little wet small breed chicken and veggies in it and they go for it. Excellent food! |
02-04-2013, 03:44 PM | #11 |
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| No, I haven't used it but I have read that potatoes are another possible allergen. It all depends on what your dog reacts to. It's hard to find a grain free that does not have potatoes in it these days. Sweet potatoes are supposed to be great for them to eat but they have found some dogs reacting to the regular white potato. I don't think it would be an issue except that it is a main ingredient and they dog is eating it everyday. |
02-04-2013, 03:48 PM | #12 |
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02-04-2013, 04:32 PM | #14 |
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| Brothers Complete also has a grain free that does not use white potatoes. Brothers Complete Grain Free Dog Food | Review and Rating |
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