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  • in reply to: Need advice—considering raw diet #73095 Report Abuse
    Karen K
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    Great advice….thanks everyone!

    in reply to: Help (Duplicate Topic #7) #73064 Report Abuse
    Karen K
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    You’ve been a huge help…..not annoying at all!! Thanks so much, it’s helping me get this all figured out!

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    This is so confusing….the more research I do, the less I know what to feed my itchy baby. Salmon has mercury, chicken causes allergies, menhaden fish meal can be very low quality in protein by the time it reaches the dog food factories, and on and on. Anyone tried the raw diets? They make me nervous because there have been some issues with bacteria related illness, but at least the food is whole. She is so used to having some cooked chicken with her kibble, I can’t imagine that she would eat any kibble by itself. Thanks to all for your help!

    in reply to: Help (Duplicate Topic #7) #72976 Report Abuse
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    Oops…..did you see about Nutrisca’s recall because of Salmonella? Anyone every try Zignature?

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    LM: Looks good, I’ll give it a try. Thanks!

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    CockalierMom: I see that BB added tapioca….how sneaky. Thanks for the guidance!

    in reply to: Help (Duplicate Topic #7) #72932 Report Abuse
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    Thanks for the information about Blue, I had no idea about their problems. Phoebe is 9 and has had the sensitivities for about 3 years and it seemed to coincide with a move to Michigan from Nebraska. She had one bout of it in Nebraska, but since moving to Michigan three years ago, the problem is almost constant. It’s entirely possible that it’s environmental. Also, I was not aware that chicken could be a problem for allergic dogs? Is it better for them to eat fish? What about beef? Thanks all for the help.

    in reply to: Help (Duplicate Topic #7) #72923 Report Abuse
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    She eats Blue Buffalo Wilderness for small dogs and their cookie treats, and some beef jerky treats, so she is grain-free. If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them. These ear infections just keep coming back…..the vet puts her on Mometamax ointment, which takes care of it in the short-term, but it comes back within a month of stopping the ointment. Poor thing is constantly itching her ears and licking her feet, which are quite red most of the time. Has anyone ever tried coconut oil on their feet for the irritation? I really wish I could get to the source of the problem. My vet thinks food is not an issue, and I completely disagree with him, but don’t know what else to do.

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    My shih-tzu constantly licks her paws and she has frequently recurring yeast infections in her ears. I was so excited to try Dinovite, but after three months of daily use, as well as using the omega oil supplement Lick-o-Chops, she is still licking and still getting the infections. It is absolutely not worth the money in my opinion. They have done a great job at marketing, but it has made no difference whatsoever. Save you money.

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