Food Ingredient Allergy Help

[Ladymom]

Considering the fact she has other health issues, it might be worthwhile to get allergy testing to find out for sure.

The food situation is a nightmare with the recalls. It's so hard to know what is really safe.

[Wylie's Mom]

Is the a lower protein kibble that has fish? Can she have that instead? Fish is a cleaner protein.

[Ellie May]

Well you won't believe this one. She can't have fish because it has lots of purines. It could send her into UTIs again and increase the chance of her getting Ammonium Biurate Crystals. If she could have fish I would do Dr. Doods diet. I have been told I can replace the fish in the diet with eggs but I don't want to give her eggs and cottage cheese everyday. I could replace the fish with chicken but I want to be sure I know how much chicken should go in it. That is why I need the nutritionist. lololololol...I am only laughing because I am past the crying and screaming stage.

[Ellie May]

Then again chicken might be high in purines also. Who knows.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

lololololol...I am only laughing because I am past the crying and screaming stage.

I am right there with ya. I KNOW what you're feeling. The frustration is sky high - you're thinking of solutions 24 hours a day. I SO wish I could help you more.

I know I already said it, but I feel SO much better after getting a nutritionist on board - they have a ton of ideas. And it sounds like you'll have a good one. Now, if they could just move in w/ you for a bit....

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Then again chicken might be high in purines also. Who knows.

Btw, rabbit is considered a very good, clean protein as well - could you use that instead of the chicken????

[Ellie May]

About rabbit, I don't know but I will ask find out. The thought of it really grosses me out though. Oh well. I am also really stressed right now because the vet is supposed to call maybe tonight. I have to tell her that I won't be getting Ellie vaccinated annually and, um, I don't know how well that will go over. I shouldn't worry though. She is pretty understanding. Atleast there are other people who want to rip their hair out over dog food too.

[Ellie May]

Game, including rabbit, is high in purines. I'm not surprised.

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Then again chicken might be high in purines also. Who knows.

Yes, chicken is higher in purines than cod.
Also, 3.5 oz of chicken contains 30g of protein.

[Yorkieluv]

I don't like Hill's either, but if you are considering it...I would not use s/d at all. It contains pork liver which is Very high in purines and definitely not good for a liver compromised dog. I know you must be pulling your hair out right now with frustration, but it will get easier. The nutritionist will help big time. Egg and cottage cheese are good sources of protein for liver compromised dogs.
If you call Royal Canin and ask them questions about their prescription diets, you can ask that they put you on the phone with one of their vets. You can ask the vets about the Vit K...

[Ellie May]

I have news!!! I talked to the vet. Since it is probably the corn and SD has it too we can homecook and try the egg.

Yorkieluv, I pmed you.

Thanks everyone.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I have news!!! I talked to the vet. Since it is probably the corn and SD has it too we can homecook and try the egg.

Yorkieluv, I pmed you.

Thanks everyone.

YAY!!! Let us know how she does! She will LOVE the home cooking, I know my guys do! They have tilapia for dinner, I have cereal!

[Ladymom]

I'm so glad you figured out that corn is probably the culprit! Hopefully home cooking will be the answer!