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08-07-2017, 08:23 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Canal fulton, ohio, usa
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| Itchy puppy So my two yorkies are both eating Science diet. I am currently doing a mixture of adult and puppy food because I have a 8mo and a almost 2yo and they won't eat on a timed schedule so they also free feed. The free feed isn't an issue because they seem to pace themselves well. Well anyways, more to the point. My older yorkie is constantly rubbing her feet on the carpet, and licking and itching all over. She never did this when she was on her old food, which brand i cannot recall, but it was just for puppies. It's not anything in the house because there is nothing new. Shes been on the science diet for almost a year. The 8mo doesn't seem to have the same symptoms besides licking her legs. I try to keep her hair shortish, don't bathe her too much (once a month for grooming) she doesn't have fleas, up to date on everything. I guess what i'm asking is if anyone has the same problem, and if there are any food suggestions that are natural that won't cause extreme weight gain. |
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08-08-2017, 09:59 AM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Food allergies are rare it would more then likely be environmental allergies and is definitely something you should talk to your vet about.
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08-08-2017, 10:11 AM | #3 | |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Canal fulton, ohio, usa
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I've had other dogs allergic to mainly grains... I will look into asking my vet. only environmental change is the potential exposure to red ants, but we've had the yard sprayed with pet friendly bug spray | |
08-08-2017, 06:06 PM | #4 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| There is different stuff floating through the air and they can be allergic to even dust mites.
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08-09-2017, 06:01 AM | #5 | |
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In all likelihood, these are enviro allergies (pollens, grass, trees, dust, mites, anything!). Cardinal signs of allergies in general are paw/feet/leg chewing and licking - and, itching (diffuse or localized). Btw, allergies today are RAMPANT in dogs - and worse, more rampant in yorkies in particular. Even though it's less likely that food is a real culprit - it really is a wise idea to get ANY allergy dog off of grains since their immune system is already clearly activated and vulnerable (making future sensitivity to grains increase in potential). Go grain free. Get something like Natures Logic, Natures Variety, Wellness Core, Solid Gold Wee Bits...or similar. Do a more novel (ie, unusual) protein choice like venison, bison, fish or similar. Stay away from chicken, beef, and lamb -- at least for a while...can always add it back in later, when more stable w/ symptoms. And read this entire thread - on how to approach treating allergies: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html
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08-16-2017, 04:11 AM | #6 | |
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08-16-2017, 05:46 AM | #7 | |
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If it's an actual allergy to a flea bite - meaning, a strong histamine reaction/release - then you have to mitigate that release for your kiddo to feel relief. For acute reactions, following a sting - you'd want to give Benadryl every 4-6 hours at a dose of 1-2mg/lb of body weight. If he's being stung all the time, chronically - and it's unavoidable for some reason - then you're going to have to modulate the immune system's reaction by trying Apoquel, Atopica, or Temaril-P. (and, btw food will make no difference here...)
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08-16-2017, 08:05 AM | #8 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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08-16-2017, 04:39 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntersville, NC
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| Thanks do much for your response. Your knowledge in this area is appreciated. |
09-24-2017, 05:37 AM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wenatchee, WA USA
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| Did you recently get her vaccinated ? Might seem like a strange question but I am curious as I have come to believe that over vaccination causes that problem. From personal experience. |
09-24-2017, 09:31 AM | #11 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| What do you consider over vaccinating?
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09-24-2017, 09:37 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wenatchee, WA USA
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| There is a lot of information on over vaccinating pets. I just watched an interview with Dr. Robb that you might be interested in. https://www.facebook.com/DRRobbPTP/ Here is another article from Dogs Naturally website What's So Risky About Puppy Shots? Check out titers if you are interested. |
09-24-2017, 09:43 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wenatchee, WA USA
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| The way I understand it that apoquel messes with the immune system. Why I Wouldn't Give My Dog Apoquel - Dogs Naturally Magazine Cytopoint doesn't. My puppy is getting cytopoint. I tried many other ways to help her to no avail! She is much happier with the shots and I pray that there are no bad side effects. It is a fairly new drug, the vet told us. |
09-25-2017, 08:38 AM | #14 | |
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09-25-2017, 08:41 AM | #15 | |
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