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November 7, 2019 at 11:49 am in reply to: Dr. Marty dog foods #149409 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
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MemberDr. Marty Goldsteinās Natureās Feast Raw Diet: A Look at the Infomercial
excerpt below
Dr. Goldstein is another celebrity participant, a veterinarian to the stars. He is also a strong advocate of the bait-and-switch known as āintegrative medicine.ā This means he will sometimes use science-based treatments, but then often gives the credit for any improvement to homeopathy, acupuncture, raw diets, herbs, and other alternative treatments he also employs.
November 5, 2019 at 4:18 am in reply to: Gulping Attacks with Excessive Licking ā SOLUTION! #149337 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member/forums/topic/dog-ravenously-licking-floors-carpets/#post-119984
/forums/topic/gulping-disorder-in-dogs/#post-147983
Per search engine here āgulpingā
November 3, 2019 at 4:29 pm in reply to: Dr. Harveyās Kidney Support #149311 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberJust wanted people to be aware.
Because, this this information may influence your decision.
Maybe it doesnāt matter to you. But it may matter to some.
Dr Harvey is a chiropractor. He is not a veterinarian. He is not a veterinary nutritionist.October 23, 2019 at 7:48 am in reply to: Coconut Flour/Coconut in Commercial Dog Foods #148620 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberāCoconut flour is often compared to other gluten-free flours, such as almond, hazelnut, amaranth, and chickpea floursā
I would consider it an exotic ingredient .
PS I previously thought you were talking about oil.
October 23, 2019 at 6:15 am in reply to: Coconut Flour/Coconut in Commercial Dog Foods #148619 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member/forums/topic/help-mixing-coconut-oil-food/#post-125839
October 16, 2019 at 2:50 pm in reply to: Wellness core senior dog food #148433 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberI donāt buy dog food kibble from Amazon. Not sure how itās stored. I donāt buy dog food kibble unless the expiration date is at least a year out. ā Amazon auction websiteā not a good idea. Donāt get me wrong, I love Amazon but not for dog food.
Donāt buy anything that will leave an opened bag not used up within 2 months at the most. Store in an airtight container, cool pantry or even better the fridg.
Better luck next time.
October 14, 2019 at 12:48 pm in reply to: Vet wants dog off food containing potato and any legumes #148291 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberFromm Customer Service Team
Fromm FAMILY FOODS | Mequon Office
13145 Green Bay Road
Mequon, WI 53097
Phone 800-325-6331
Below is NOT TRUE. Contact Fromm if you donāt believe me.āCould you please tell me āWhoā manufactures this product, I know itās in one of the oldest manufactures in the Midwest, but Who manufactures thisā??
āAmerican Natural Premium pet foods are co-packed for the company by Fromm which has several USDA-inspected pet food manufacturing plants in Wisconsinā.
By on Aug 22, 2019 https://www.chewy.com/american-natural-premium-turkey/dp/204685October 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm in reply to: American Natural Premium #148290 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberFromm Customer Service Team
Fromm FAMILY FOODS | Mequon Office
13145 Green Bay Road
Mequon, WI 53097
Phone 800-325-6331Below is NOT TRUE. Contact Fromm if you donāt believe me.
Could you please tell me āWhoā manufactures this product, I know itās in one of the oldest manufactures in the Midwest, but Who manufactures this??
American Natural Premium pet foods are co-packed for the company by Fromm which has several USDA-inspected pet food manufacturing plants in Wisconsin.
By on Aug 22, 2019 https://www.chewy.com/american-natural-premium-turkey/dp/204685October 14, 2019 at 12:39 pm in reply to: Vet wants dog off food containing potato and any legumes #148289 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberSome false information about that product. I contacted Fromm myself.
Please see my post./forums/topic/american-natural-premium/
October 13, 2019 at 11:38 am in reply to: Hopelessly confused about dog nutrition #148144 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberYouāre welcome! I have found the site very helpful. Make sure to use the search engine to look up specific topics š
October 13, 2019 at 11:28 am in reply to: Hopelessly confused about dog nutrition #148141 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberGo here for science-based information: http://skeptvet.com/Blog/category/nutrition/
October 13, 2019 at 11:23 am in reply to: Vet wants dog off food containing potato and any legumes #148137 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberA good vet can determine what diagnostic tests are indicated, IF DCM IS SUSPECTED.
Average cost of a canine echo $300. Average cost to have a taurine level done $200.How is this disease diagnosed? https://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/outreach/Pet-Health-Topics/categories/diseases/dilated-cardiomyopathy-in-dogs (excerpt below)
āA cardiac exam by a veterinarian can detect abnormal heart sounds (when present) and many signs of heart failure. Usually chest radiographs (x-rays), an electrocardiogram (ECG), and echocardiogram are performed to confirm a suspected diagnosis and to assess severity. Echocardiography also can be used to screen for early DCM in breeds with a higher incidence of the disease. Resting and 24-hour (Holter) ECGs are sometimes used as screening tests for the frequent arrhythmias that usually accompany DCM in some breeds, especially boxers and Doberman pinchersā.Updated June 27, 2019 https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy (excerpt below)
āIn July 2018, the FDA announced that it had begun investigating reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods, many labeled as āgrain-free,ā which contained a high proportion of peas, lentils, other legume seeds (pulses), and/or potatoes in various forms (whole, flour, protein, etc.) as main ingredients (listed within the first 10 ingredients in the ingredient list, before vitamins and minerals)ā.October 13, 2019 at 4:43 am in reply to: Vet wants dog off food containing potato and any legumes #148130 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberYou may find this site helpful
Evidence Update: Grain-free and other āBEGā Diets Associated with Heart Disease in Dogs
October 13, 2019 at 4:39 am in reply to: Vet wants dog off food containing potato and any legumes #148129 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member@ Joann H
A echocardiogram is not always necessary to detest signs of DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) I think your vet would have suggested it if he thought it or additional testing was warranted.
Regarding dog food, ask your vet about this one. The ingredients that you are concerned about are not in the first 10.
https://www.gofromm.com/fromm-four-star-nutritionals-salmon-a-la-veg-food-for-dogs
I have a sensitive dog that does well on this formula.Yes, I would trust your vet, he is the veterinary healthcare professional that has examined your dog.
October 10, 2019 at 4:47 am in reply to: Gulping Disorder in Dogs #147985 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberHere is another post you may find helpful /forums/topic/frantic-lapping-gulping-licking-whining/#post-142662
Best of luck
October 10, 2019 at 4:12 am in reply to: Gulping Disorder in Dogs #147983 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberSee a specialist, either Internal Medicine or Neurology. Your dog has not responded to the treatment from the regular vet.
He will probably need diagnostic testing to be accurately diagnosed.
Have not watched your video. There are no veterinary healthcare professionals here and even if there were, they have not examined your dog so they would not be able to give you specific advice.
I would make an appointment with a specialist, asap.Several gulping threads are here/not closed. Just use the search engine, example
/forums/topic/frantic-lapping-gulping-licking-whining/PS: Just watched the video. Impossible to speculate on what it could be. There are a multitude of disorders that can cause these symptoms. I would not give over the counter meds, supplements or any other remedies unless prescribed by a veterinarian that has examined the dog.
October 7, 2019 at 11:35 am in reply to: Large puppy breed best food, Acana? #147816 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member@ Alberto A
What dog foods do you have available in Italy?
Also, when you get the pup, do not change the food! Continue to feed what the breeder has been using.
See the vet for an initial puppy exam within 2 weeks of bringing the pup home. See what he recommends.
This is the brand I like, I donāt know if you can get it where you are https://www.gofromm.com/fromm-family-large-breed-puppy-gold-food-for-dogs
October 1, 2019 at 4:43 pm in reply to: GreenMin for Detox? #147617 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberItās a scam. Most supplements are. Beware of homeopathic vets, also known as quacks.
September 30, 2019 at 11:12 am in reply to: hydrolyzed dog food #147518 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberāAre there any non prescription hydrolyzed protein dog foods on the marketā?
NO, there are not, and mixing in another food defeats the purpose. Stop adding stuff to the prescription food.
Offer a meal 2 times per day, your dog will eat when he is hungry. He will be fine as long as he is drinking water (have fresh water available 24/7)
If he goes 72 hours without eating solid food then call your vet and discuss diet options.https://www.petmd.com/dog/what-hydrolyzed-protein-dog-food excerpt below
Veterinary prescription hydrolyzed protein dog foods are an excellent choice for both food allergies and IBD. These diets are manufactured under the strictest quality control measures, which ensures that they arenāt contaminated by ingredients that are not included in the label. Eating prohibited foods is a major reason that diagnostic food trials and treatment for food allergies and IBD fail.September 28, 2019 at 3:49 am in reply to: Redford Naturals #147308 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberChronic ear infections are indicative of allergies , also there are other disorders that can cause this.
For the best testing, diagnostics and treatment options, I would consult a veterinary dermatologist.
http://www.mspca.org/angell_services/dermatology-allergies/Ear Diseases. excerpt below
Otitis externa is the medical term for ear inflammation. Most cases of otitis externa also have an infection that is causing the ear inflammation.
The structure of the ear in dogs and cats can make them more prone to ear infections. The ear canal in dogs and cats is longer than the ear canal in people. The ear canal is also āL-shapedā with vertical and horizontal parts.
Because only some dogs and cats develop ear infections, other conditions often contribute to the development of otitis externa and ear infections in your pet. Allergies, parasites, and masses or tumors can all cause ear irritation and infection. Allergies are the most common cause of ear infections in dogs and cats. Since an ear infection can be secondary to an underlying problem, it is often important to diagnose and treat the cause of the ear infection while treating the ear infection.
An ear infection can develop into a severe health problem for a dog or cat. Left untreated, ear infections can spread deeper into a petās ear (middle ear infection) and cause permanent damage to the ear canal (ear canal mineralization). Some chronic ear infections can develop resistance to antibiotics and become untreatable with medications.September 26, 2019 at 2:42 pm in reply to: New to raw feeding #147205 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets Performance Dog frozen raw pet food purchased after July 22, 2019 because a sample tested positive for Salmonella and L. mono.
September 22, 2019 at 5:32 pm in reply to: Help! Trying to figure out what my dog is allergic to! #146890 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberMake an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist. Allergies are complicated. There is no cure, however there is effective treatment but it is lifelong.
Sorry, no miracle cures. Often the expertise of a specialist is required. There is no cheap way out of this.
Hope this helps http://skeptvet.com/Blog/?s=allergiesSeptember 22, 2019 at 2:44 pm in reply to: Need Grain Free/LOW Fiber/LOW Carbohydrate Food #146871 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberMake an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist. Allergies are complicated. There is no cure, however there is effective treatment but it is lifelong.
Sorry, no miracle cures. Often the expertise of a specialist is required. There is no cheap way out of this.
Hope this helps http://skeptvet.com/Blog/?s=allergiesSeptember 20, 2019 at 6:04 pm in reply to: Dog turning pink #146664 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberAre you talking about the skin turning pink as in inflamed, irritated? If so please consult a vet (in real life) one that actually examines your dogs, asap. Your dogs may be having an allergic reaction and may need medical attention right away.
Impossible for any vet wannabe to advise you over the internet.
Stop consulting Dr Google. You are wasting time. CALL THE VET!
Good luck.September 18, 2019 at 10:04 am in reply to: Food Weight Gain For My Dog. #146521 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberYou donāt want rapid weight gain. You may find this site helpful http://skeptvet.com/Blog/category/nutrition/
Fromm is a good food (imo) Explore the different formulas. https://www.gofromm.com/fromm-family-classic-adult-dog-food
September 17, 2019 at 6:32 pm in reply to: Supplement: Nutra Thrive #146506 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member@ Gregory B
https://ultimatepetnutrition.com/product/nutra-thrive-dog/
(excerpt below)Scroll down and click on: āWhat is the complete ingredient listā?
āNutra Thrive contains only naturally-derived ingredients ā and each one is hand-selected for maximum quality and purityā.
āHowever, we always recommend consulting with your veterinarian before beginning any new supplementā.
September 17, 2019 at 12:58 pm in reply to: Quality, grain-inclusive, adult dog food WITHOUT chicken? #146496 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberBTW: The food you say your dog does fine on has chicken https://www.gofromm.com/fromm-family-large-breed-puppy-gold-food-for-dogs
So, wouldnāt it make sense to just go to the large breed adult formula?
September 17, 2019 at 10:17 am in reply to: Quality, grain-inclusive, adult dog food WITHOUT chicken? #146490 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberāIām taking my veterinarianās recommendation to switch to a grain-inclusive food as long as it is high quality. Iām struggling to find something that is both grain-inclusive while being completely chicken free? Any suggestionsā?
https://www.gofromm.com/fromm-four-star-nutritionals-whitefish-potato-formula-dog-food
This one has absolutely no chicken of any kind. Fromm is a quality dog food.
September 17, 2019 at 9:37 am in reply to: Quality, grain-inclusive, adult dog food WITHOUT chicken? #146487 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Memberhttps://www.gofromm.com/highlander-beef-oats-n-barley-recipe-dog-food
Why not stay with Fromm? They have grain-inclusive formulas.
PS: I donāt think a tiny bit of chicken fat will bother anything.
September 16, 2019 at 10:12 pm in reply to: Question about supplements and senior dog food #146471 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberMaybe something over here might help
http://skeptvet.com/Blog/?s=arthritisSeptember 16, 2019 at 5:49 pm in reply to: Golden Retrievers with allergy's #146464 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberConsult a veterinary dermatologist for the best testing and treatment options.
Per the search engine: /forums/topic/just-getting-started-dog-allergies-skin-scabbing-chicken/#post-137391
September 16, 2019 at 11:36 am in reply to: Vet recommended dog food and my opinions #146444 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Memberskeptvet says:
April 21, 2019 at 1:23 pm
There is no perfect food, and a food that works well for one dog may not work for another, so the best you can do is choose a maintenance diet from an established company (one with veterinary nutritionists on staff to oversee formulation and quality control) and then monitor important signs, such as weight, stool quality, coat quality, etc. There are many good choices and only a few I would recommend against (raw diets, and BEG diets).
Above is an excerpt from :FDA Webinar Discussing Dietary Risk Factors for Dilated Cardiomyopathy
http://skeptvet.com/Blog/category/nutrition/
Hope this helps!Also, a new book is out soon! https://www.amazon.com/Placebos-Pets-Alternative-Medicine-Animals/dp/1912701367/
September 14, 2019 at 9:06 am in reply to: Top cat food, canned and dry #146364 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
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excerpt below, click on link for full article and commentsCanned or Dry Food: Which is Better for Cats?
Posted on September 3, 2019 by skeptvet
Introduction
Among the timeless questions that are debated endlessly from generation to generation, such as āWhat is the meaning of life?ā and āDoes the refrigerator light go off when the door is closed?ā is one that veterinarians and cat owners are particularly familiar with: āIs feeding canned or dry food better for cats?ā Cat lovers, and many vets, often have strong and absolute opinions on this question, and disagreements on the subject tend to be about as amicable as disagreements about politics and religion.September 12, 2019 at 9:06 am in reply to: Need feedback/review on my dogs food #146229 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberThere are no veterinary nutritionists affiliated with this site. Therefore all you will get is opinions.
That being said, I do not like that peas are ingredient #2.
Since the DCM alert, veterinarians are advising pet owners to avoid legumes, peas, potatoes (at least not have them in the first 10 ingredients) https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy
Also recommended is to avoid grain-free.However, if your dog is doing well on this food, I would confer with your vet as to whether you should make a change or not.
September 10, 2019 at 3:23 pm in reply to: Vet recommended dog food and my opinions #146090 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
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excerpt below, click on link for complete article and other informative articles and commentsThe real issue is not so much what do general practice veterinarians know about nutrition as what is the evidence supporting the alternative theories and products being promoted? The accusation that vets know little about nutrition, even if it were true, doesnāt invalidate their criticisms. The classis ad hominem fallacy is the strategy of attacking a person and imaging that somehow this attack says anything about that personās argument. It is the mirror image, in many ways, of the appeal to authority fallacy, which involves claiming some special wisdom or expertise on the part of a person making an argument and then imaging that claim somehow proves the argument. If proponents of raw diets or other unconventional nutritional approaches wish to make a case for their ideas, they have to do it based on logic and facts, not on the presumed expertise of supporters or the supposed ignorance of critics. As always, it is the ideas and the data that matter, not the people involved.
That said, there is a certain hypocrisy to many of these criticisms in that they come from sources with no particular right to claim expertise in nutrition anyway. Proponents of alternative nutritional practices are almost never boarded veterinary nutritionists. Often they are lay people who have labeled themselves as experts without even the training general practice veterinarians have in nutritional science. And while they may not be influenced by the mainstream pet food industry, this only means they are less subject to that particular bias, not that they donāt have other biases. People selling pet food or books on veterinary nutrition are all too often blind to the hypocrisy of claiming their opponents are under the influence of pet food companies while ignoring the fact that they make money selling their own ideas or products.
Others who frequently claim most veterinarians know little about nutrition are themselves general practice veterinarians or specialists in some aspect of veterinary medicine other than nutrition. It may very well be true that they are well-informed about nutrition because they have an interest in it, but this is not evidence that their arguments are true and those of their opponents are false. It is not even evidence that they know more about nutrition than their detractors, who may themselves have studied independently in the area. If youāre not a boarded nutritionist, you canāt claim to be an expert. And whether or not you are an expert, your ideas must stand or fall on their merits and the evidence, not on any presumed superiority in your knowledge over that of your critics.
So I think it is fair to say that most general practice veterinarians have only a fairly general knowledge of veterinary nutrition. And it is fair to acknowledge that much of this information comes from a source with a significant risk of bias, that is the pet food industry. However, I see no evidence that proponents of alternative approaches to nutrition have a reason to claim they know more about nutrition than most veterinarians, or that they are free from biases of their own. Only boarded veterinary nutritionists can legitimately claim to be āexperts,ā and even this is no guarantee of perfect objectivity or the truth of everything they believe. Claims about who is or is not smart or informed enough to have an opinion on a subject are mostly a superficial distraction from the important elements of any debate, what are the arguments and data behind each position. Awareness of potential bias only serves to make one more careful and cautious in examining someoneās arguments and data, it doesnāt get one a free pass to ignore what they have to say.September 10, 2019 at 10:59 am in reply to: high meat diets cause hard nugget poops #146071 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
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excerpt belowWhat do Veterinarians Know About Nutrition?
Posted on July 8, 2012 by skeptvet
It is not unusual for people promoting unconventional, approaches to pet nutrition, such as raw diets, grain free foods, homemade diets, a preference for organic ingredients, and so on, to dismiss objections to these approaches made by veterinarians. These people will often claim that veterinarians know little about nutrition and that what they do know is mostly propaganda fed to them by commercial pet food manufacturers. Like most bad arguments, this one contains a few bits of truth mixed in with lots of unproven assumptions and fallacies.
Most veterinarians do have at least a semester course on nutrition in general. And a lot more information on the subject is scattered throughout other courses in vet school. So the idea that we know nothing about the subject is simply ridiculous. However, it is fair to acknowledge that most veterinarians are not āexpertsā in nutrition, if by this one means they have extensive specialized training in the subject. The real āexpertsā in this area are board-certified veterinary nutritionists, individuals who have advanced residency training in nutrition and have passed the board certification exam of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition.September 10, 2019 at 3:56 am in reply to: high meat diets cause hard nugget poops #146068 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member@ Alice B
Thanks for the feedback.
Glad your dogs are doing well and that you are listening to your vet.
You may enjoy this book that will be available soon āPlacebos for Pets?: The Truth About Alternative Medicine in Animalsā
/forums/topic/cellbio-another-dubious-lab-test-from-hemopet-and-dr-jean-dodds/#post-146014PS: Large breed dogs are just as susceptible to GI problems/obstructions/blockage as small breed dogs due to raw diets/bones.
Your vet will confirm.-
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September 9, 2019 at 10:20 am in reply to: high meat diets cause hard nugget poops #146052 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberZiwi Peak has bone in it tooā¦..
Just because it is soft or ground up doesnāt change anything. It is still bone and can cause problems.
September 9, 2019 at 4:45 am in reply to: high meat diets cause hard nugget poops #146049 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Memberāwhen I fed K9 Natural freeze dried I added lots of warm water & even then they had nugget poopsā
I would assume that this product does not agree with your dogs and I would stop feeding it.
For example it contains āGround Beef BoneāThis could be the cause as ground bone can cause gastrointestinal upset, constipation and sometimes obstruction/blockage. I would be even more concerned for small breeds, although these things can occur with any size dog. Confer with your vet. I would stick with the Royal Canin if it agrees with themā¦no need to switch around (imo)
September 8, 2019 at 8:03 am in reply to: CellBIO: Another Dubious Lab Test from Hemopet and Dr. Jean Dodds #146014 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberPlacebos for Pets?: The Truth About Alternative Medicine in Animals. Paperback ā November 1, 2019
by Brennen McKenzie (Author)Whether online or in the local pet store, there is a bewildering variety of pet healthcare products and services to choose from. Diets and supplements, ancient herbs and folk remedies, and even high-tech treatments like hyperbaric oxygen tanks and laser therapy. Everything promises to give your pet better health and a longer life, and isnāt that what every pet owner wants?
But how do you know if all of these products do what they claim? Are they safe? If they really are miraculous cures, why are so many offered only on the Internet or by a few veterinarians specializing in āalternative medicine?ā
McKenzie, a vet with twenty years of experience and the former president of the Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine Association, helps pet owners and veterinary professionals understand the claims and the evidence, allowing them to make better choices for their companions and patientsanonymous
MemberItchy Shih Tzu has allergies
By Dr. John De Jong | Ask the Vet
September 8, 2019 at 12:43 amMy 7-year-old Shih Tzu has just started itching a lot more so I took her to the vet. The itching just started a few weeks ago, seemed to come and go, and got worse recently.
My friendās dog also started itching a lot and her vet gave the dog an injection that seemed to work and the dog got better. She also mentioned that there was an anti-itch pill available so I mentioned both. My vet gave me Apoquel pills and the dog is already improved so Iām grateful but I was also told that there is a distinct possibility that this itchiness was due to a seasonal allergy and that I could likely expect it every year from now on. Is that true?
The more I thought about it, I realized that my dog always seemed itchy in late August in the past few years. Is there any testing that could have given me a heads up and what can I do to prevent a recurrence next year?It sounds as if your dog has a seasonal allergy that we refer to as atopy or atopic dermatitis.
These signs can appear at almost any time after the dog reaches about a year although occasionally it is seen earlier and indeed, it seems to get more problematic with each passing year. Caused often by pollens and airborne matter, it triggers a group of signs including pruritis or itchiness, oily skin, secondary focal infections, hair loss, changes in skin and hair color, and crusts.
These findings can occur in the ears, ventral abdomen and along the legs, often causing dogs to lick and chew at their feet and inside legs.One does need to rule out other causes, such as ectoparasites like fleas and mange mites, but the seasonality is often a dead giveaway.
Previous or current testing can be done to determine what your dog is allergic to and then allergy shots can be done to desensitize the dog. Speak with your veterinarian about these options as well as the possibility of using appropriate shampoos as the season approaches. Likely your friendās dog was given an injection of Cytopoint, however Apoquel works very well and seems to be doing the trick. Both of these work for limited periods but are safe and can be used as needed to control the itch and keep the patient comfortable.
Often, breaking the itch cycle for a while resolves the problem along with the change of season and weather. Be ready for more of the same and slightly increased intensity next year.September 7, 2019 at 12:53 pm in reply to: Has anyone had a bad reaction to oral flea medications? #146003 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberSeptember 7, 2019 at 12:21 pm in reply to: Has anyone had a bad reaction to oral flea medications? #145998 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberYes, rabies vaccine every 3 years after initial rabies shot plus booster and puppy shots till the dog is about 1 year old, thatās what many of us do..
Here is the problem, pet owners that use the services of a dog kennel, groomer, dog sitter, travel by plane, train, go to dog parks, doggy daycare are required to show proof of multiple vaccinations being up to date including kennel cough.
Many apartment complexes and low income housing allow a pet or two, but they must show proof of not just the rabies vaccine but many of the other vaccines.
Titers are usually not accepted. You may be able to get a medical waiver regarding your pet not getting the rabies vaccine but these are very hard to obtain, often the pet has to be terminally ill, geriatric or have a medical condition such as seizures/neurological.
I finally obtained a rabies vaccine waiver for my dog with atopic dermatitis after almost a decade of asking.
So it is worth a discussion with your vet if you have concerns.
However, all of the above businesses/housing have the right not to accept the waiver or titers in lieu of vaccinations.PS: Mercola is a homeopathic practitioner. /forums/topic/kibble-way-down-on-list-of-appropriate-diet/#post-143727
September 6, 2019 at 10:06 pm in reply to: high meat diets cause hard nugget poops #145958 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberAre they drinking enough water? Add water to the kibble, enough to cover it twice a day for meals. Donāt free feed (leave food down all day). Always have fresh water available.
See if that helps. If not, consult your vet.September 4, 2019 at 12:13 pm in reply to: Chicken Free with no peas, potatoes #145803 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
Member@ Mary Lynn L
Just go with the prescription food that I assume your vet recommended. Itās hydrolyzed, therefore the ingredients donāt matter as your dog will not react to them.
Donāt know what you mean by āallergy shotsā but that sounds like treatment for environmental allergies.
I would have a serious talk with your vet. Does your dog have food sensitivities? Food allergies? Environmental allergies?
A combination of two or all three or just one?Also, have you considered consulting a veterinary dermatologist? They treat allergies and are the best regarding testing/diagnostics and what would be best for your specific dog.
anonymous
MemberYup, supervise all you want, it doesnāt prevent bad stuff from happening.
Broken teeth/infection, may not notice it right away. Bowel obstruction that doesnāt show up till a few days later, yes, finely ground up bone can cause this./forums/topic/antlers-a-safe-alternative-to-bones/#post-98128
September 2, 2019 at 9:57 am in reply to: Please advise on a good dry dog food for a sensitive stomach #145680 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberāThe vet recommends allergy testingā.
I would not ignore the advice of a veterinary healthcare professional that has examined your dog.
āsensitive stomachā is a symptom not a diagnosis.Best of luck.
September 2, 2019 at 9:49 am in reply to: Please help- best dry food for a dog with Acid Relux #145679 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberRe: probiotics
/forums/topic/puppy-throws-up-intermittently-for-the-past-3-months/#post-145258
September 2, 2019 at 8:54 am in reply to: Please help- best dry food for a dog with Acid Relux #145678 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberAsk your vet about Pepcid (prn) for acid reflux.
Re: āI heard in the case of acid relux, no grains are allowed and only low fat foodā.
Not sure about this, please confer with your vet.
My friendās dog has acid reflux/sensitive stomach issues and is doing well on Nutrisource chicken and rice (dry) as a base with a little boiled chicken mixed in and a little water added to the kibble.
I would stop searching the internet for answers, if your regular vet hasnāt been helpful within a reasonable amount of time consider consulting a veterinary internal medicine specialist.
First, see if you can work with your vet, additional testing may be indicated to get to the root of the problem, see what he recommends.PS: Consider a prescription food if your vet recommends it, at least till the dog is stable.
September 1, 2019 at 7:55 pm in reply to: French Bulldog puppy food help ā loose stool #145674 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibilityanonymous
MemberMail-in hair and saliva tests are not diagnostic tools (just read the fine print).
See the blog below:Glacier Peak Holistics Pet Wellness Life Scan Stress Test or How Much BS Can Fit on One Web Page?
Excerpt from the link above:
Bottom Line
āThe Glacier Peak Holistics Pet Wellness Life Stress Scan (formerly āHealthy Dog and Cat Alternative Sensitivity Assessmentā) is a completely implausible test based on vague, mystical nonsense and pseudoscientific theories that contradict the legitimate scientific evidence regarding the cause and management of allergies. The general concept that hair and saliva testing can identify the causes of allergies is false. The marketing of this test is misleading and contains many of the hallmarks of quack advertising. Dog owners struggling with allergies would be far better spending their time and money consulting a veterinary dermatologist for a science-based approach to helping their canineā. -
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