May 05, 2011
We just found out what it is my dog is allergic to. What am I not doing that I need to be doing?
Full Question:
Hi Cindy,You've helped me in the past and I'm hoping you can help me again!
We've found out that Kodi is allergic to cow, chicken, and peanut butter. He's also off all grains (just to be safe), although he doesn't seem to have a problem with brown rice.
Here's what I'm currently feeding him, which seems to keep him from itching. Our vet said that what we're feeding him is 'fine,' as long as we feed him Pet Tabs (which I haven't started yet; have you seen what's in those things?)
He's 40 pounds - and we're feeding the following 2 x's a day:
2/3 cup organic, range-fed bison - raw
1/3 cup cooked, smashed veggies
about 1/4 cup sweet potato
I'd like to start some canned salmon in his diet, and the other day, I added a raw egg. No itching so far.
About 3x's a week, I'm giving him a frozen (raw) bison rib bone (with meat on it) to chew at lunch time.
What am I not doing that I need to be doing? I have to be so careful about what's in his diet to keep him from itching.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Susan
PS - NO MORE vaccinations (except for required rabies) for Kodi.
Cindy's Answer:
I would recommend having these 2 books in your library, Raw Dog Food and Natural Nutrition for Dogs & Cats.
What you are feeding is fine for the short term but it’s far from a nutritionally complete diet.
Allergy testing for dogs is almost never accurate, and many of the proteins they claim the dog is allergic to will be tolerated raw. I’ve seen this time and time again with dogs that are supposedly allergic to chicken, beef, etc.
I think since your dog has issues with itching I’d recommend finding a vet who is not only well versed in raw feeding, but also with food sensitivities. It’s possible that your dog has issues from past vaccinations and may need some type of treatment to help him clear that issue.
A lot of our customers have had good luck with this supplement Clear Allerqi.
You can try using the search function on the website to find the answer to any additional questions. It is located in the left hand corner of every page on our website. Simply type in your search terms or key words and you will be directed to articles, question & answers, free streaming videos and posts on our forum.
I hope this helps.
What you are feeding is fine for the short term but it’s far from a nutritionally complete diet.
Allergy testing for dogs is almost never accurate, and many of the proteins they claim the dog is allergic to will be tolerated raw. I’ve seen this time and time again with dogs that are supposedly allergic to chicken, beef, etc.
I think since your dog has issues with itching I’d recommend finding a vet who is not only well versed in raw feeding, but also with food sensitivities. It’s possible that your dog has issues from past vaccinations and may need some type of treatment to help him clear that issue.
A lot of our customers have had good luck with this supplement Clear Allerqi.
You can try using the search function on the website to find the answer to any additional questions. It is located in the left hand corner of every page on our website. Simply type in your search terms or key words and you will be directed to articles, question & answers, free streaming videos and posts on our forum.
I hope this helps.
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