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truejr2 · 10-19-2008, 01:45 PM

I have always wounder about the small black spots thats on my little girl. she has them on her belly and chest. she also scratches under her arms and ears. She is on Natural Blance food. At one point I thought they was moles. I guess I was wrong I don't know what they could be and she has not had fleas.

tinytaz · 10-19-2008, 02:20 PM

why do you say that chicken is or might be the problem with the itcying? every dog food out there has chicken in it and also eukanuba say that chicken is good for your dogs Iams does as well, now the thing is my little guy taz has the same problem itcying all the time no fleas , I thought that maybe he had a problem with the grass outside no, now iam thinking maybe the food its all chicken and he been eating chicken for as long as he been itching, so i will go with changing his diet away from chicken and see what happens from there, sure glad i wasnt the only one with this problem thanks..tinytaz

bakerylady · 10-19-2008, 03:53 PM

Doogan suffers from the same symptoms, black spots on tummy and chest, scatching sides and behind ears. He has been medicated with Atopica and Vanectal-P but all they do is mask the cause. He goes to see a Dermatologist this Wednesday so I will let you know the outcome.

marcerella02 · 10-19-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tinytaz

why do you say that chicken is or might be the problem with the itcying? every dog food out there has chicken in it and also eukanuba say that chicken is good for your dogs Iams does as well, now the thing is my little guy taz has the same problem itcying all the time no fleas , I thought that maybe he had a problem with the grass outside no, now iam thinking maybe the food its all chicken and he been eating chicken for as long as he been itching, so i will go with changing his diet away from chicken and see what happens from there, sure glad i wasnt the only one with this problem thanks..tinytaz

yes you are right- chicken is in most dog foods and yet MANY dogs are allergic- Layla included- if I give her chicken i see the affects almost immedatly.. she CHEWS her paws like crazy.

Both Iams and Eukanuba are not good foods. They both contain MANY fillers (corn. also an allergen that causes itching) and bi-products which is the parts of animals that are not fit for human consumption. I would change to a high quality food (Natural Balance, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canidae) and try a lamb or fish formula

hdpt00 · 10-19-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bakerylady

Doogan suffers from the same symptoms, black spots on tummy and chest, scatching sides and behind ears. He has been medicated with Atopica and Vanectal-P but all they do is mask the cause. He goes to see a Dermatologist this Wednesday so I will let you know the outcome.

Please update on Wed!

pea496 · 10-19-2008, 06:30 PM

Conner also has the black spots on his belly. I, to, thought they were moles.

JRo · 10-19-2008, 06:38 PM

My Tucker has HORRIBLE allergies and for the longest time, after reading so much YT, I thought he was allergic to his food. I switched over everything. Well, turns out he is not allergic to any food at all...instead he is severely allergic to grass, weeds and dust/mites. Before wreaking havoc on your little one's digestion, I suggest getting him tested so you know for sure.

tinytaz · 10-21-2008, 11:18 AM

I dont know about the other dog foods you were talking about , but i will check out the pet stores around here , but i did take taz off all chicken and went and got a new food for him its (one) it has fish B.P in it and salom so what do you think about that brand ? I just hope he eats it if not i have a problem , he doesnt eat much anyway but he likes to eat what iam eating..

Wylie's Mom · 10-21-2008, 11:39 AM

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They are mostly near his genitals and the hair around that area.

We recently moved from San Francisco to Phoenix area and our vet said fleas aren't a problem here.

OMG - I JUST discovered what I think is the EXACT same thing this week on Wylie's manhood area - on the outside shaft area: little dark brown specks of I don't know what! Only in that area really. I'm just stumped. Bringing him to the vet on Thursday. I'm in Phoenix too. Weird....

Ellie May · 10-21-2008, 11:58 AM

Not sure about the dark dogs but itchy ears/chin/paws is often related to food allergies. When the armpits are included I would wonder about a systemic yeast issue.

After switching off a a food that you think could be the culprit, keep your dog on the new food for at least 60 days to see if there is a difference.

You can test for environmental allergies but food allergy testing isn't reliable.

One theory on why so many dogs are allergic to chicken and it is in most dog foods is this. They have been fed too much of it. In other words, if all dog food contained lamb we would see an increase in lamb allergies. If a dog doesn't have constant exposure to one particular food, we may see less allergies.

YoRkiE Te aMo · 10-21-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ellie may

not sure about the dark dogs but itchy ears/chin/paws is often related to food allergies. When the armpits are included i would wonder about a systemic yeast issue.

After switching off a a food that you think could be the culprit, keep your dog on the new food for at least 60 days to see if there is a difference.

You can test for environmental allergies but food allergy testing isn't reliable.

One theory on why so many dogs are allergic to chicken and it is in most dog foods is this. They have been fed too much of it. In other words, if all dog food contained lamb we would see an increase in lamb allergies. If a dog doesn't have constant exposure to one particular food, we may see less allergies.

yes that i think is so our bbykin got sick with the lamb an rice..

We decided the best was home made real fresh veggies fruit and meats and fish some variety...

He loves it! Is not over weight and doing much better ...
He always got sick on the dog foods ...

meanwi · 10-21-2008, 12:13 PM

my dog also has the black spots and i just assumed they were moles too... i dont think they come off or do they?

ARCHIE · 10-21-2008, 12:59 PM

Chicken is the only protein Buddy eats. Thank heavens chicken
does not bother him. He has no black spots on his underside.

YoRkiE Te aMo · 10-21-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Chicken is the only protein Buddy eats. Thank heavens chicken
does not bother him. He has no black spots on his underside.

WHEN U SAY HE ONLY EATS CHICKEN DO U MEAN REAL CHICKEN OR THE PET FOOD ...

I THINK IT MAYBE THE PRESERVATIVES AND ADDITIVES THEY USE IN THE PET FOODS THAT ARE CAUSING THESE REACTIONS..SOME PRESERVED WITH THE VITAMIN E...WE FOUND THE VITAMIN E RANCID...

JUST A THOUGHT

hdpt00 · 10-25-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by meanwi

my dog also has the black spots and i just assumed they were moles too... i dont think they come off or do they?

With enough scrubbing they come off my guy. It also looks like they are free-floating in his genital hair.

I put some frontline on my guy last week and have had his food switched for a week now. I was out of town this past week, but I think the itching has gone down dramatically.

I am not sure if he had fleas (doubtful since my other Yorkie is fine), or if it was the chicken.

10-19-2008, 02:20 PM	#17
tinytaz YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 1519 Leonard Rd Hamersville OH Posts: 6	problem with chicken why do you say that chicken is or might be the problem with the itcying? every dog food out there has chicken in it and also eukanuba say that chicken is good for your dogs Iams does as well, now the thing is my little guy taz has the same problem itcying all the time no fleas , I thought that maybe he had a problem with the grass outside no, now iam thinking maybe the food its all chicken and he been eating chicken for as long as he been itching, so i will go with changing his diet away from chicken and see what happens from there, sure glad i wasnt the only one with this problem thanks..tinytaz __________________ Littletinytaz

10-19-2008, 03:53 PM	#18
bakerylady Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 215	Doogan suffers from the same symptoms, black spots on tummy and chest, scatching sides and behind ears. He has been medicated with Atopica and Vanectal-P but all they do is mask the cause. He goes to see a Dermatologist this Wednesday so I will let you know the outcome. __________________ Lorraine and the MonkeyBoyz Sedrick and Doogan

10-19-2008, 06:30 PM	#21
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	Conner also has the black spots on his belly. I, to, thought they were moles. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

10-19-2008, 06:38 PM	#22
JRo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 680	My Tucker has HORRIBLE allergies and for the longest time, after reading so much YT, I thought he was allergic to his food. I switched over everything. Well, turns out he is not allergic to any food at all...instead he is severely allergic to grass, weeds and dust/mites. Before wreaking havoc on your little one's digestion, I suggest getting him tested so you know for sure. __________________ ~ Tucker's Mommy ~ Proud Member of The Little Gentlemens Club Tucker loves Holly

10-21-2008, 11:18 AM	#23
tinytaz YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 1519 Leonard Rd Hamersville OH Posts: 6	I dont know about the other dog foods you were talking about , but i will check out the pet stores around here , but i did take taz off all chicken and went and got a new food for him its (one) it has fish B.P in it and salom so what do you think about that brand ? I just hope he eats it if not i have a problem , he doesnt eat much anyway but he likes to eat what iam eating.. __________________ Littletinytaz

10-19-2008, 01:45 PM	#16
truejr2 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 38	I have always wounder about the small black spots thats on my little girl. she has them on her belly and chest. she also scratches under her arms and ears. She is on Natural Blance food. At one point I thought they was moles. I guess I was wrong I don't know what they could be and she has not had fleas.

10-21-2008, 11:58 AM	#25
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Not sure about the dark dogs but itchy ears/chin/paws is often related to food allergies. When the armpits are included I would wonder about a systemic yeast issue. After switching off a a food that you think could be the culprit, keep your dog on the new food for at least 60 days to see if there is a difference. You can test for environmental allergies but food allergy testing isn't reliable. One theory on why so many dogs are allergic to chicken and it is in most dog foods is this. They have been fed too much of it. In other words, if all dog food contained lamb we would see an increase in lamb allergies. If a dog doesn't have constant exposure to one particular food, we may see less allergies. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-21-2008, 12:13 PM	#27
meanwi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: IA Posts: 53	my dog also has the black spots and i just assumed they were moles too... i dont think they come off or do they?

10-21-2008, 12:59 PM	#28
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Chicken is the only protein Buddy eats. Thank heavens chicken does not bother him. He has no black spots on his underside.