Comments on: What is the best dog food for a sensitive dog? http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm Dog Joint Pain Relief Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:05:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Myspace Layouts http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-791 Myspace Layouts Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:38:39 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-791 Pedigree Pedigree

]]> By: Lily M http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-780 Lily M Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:08:45 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-780 Nutro Venison Nutro Herring Meal and Potato Nutro Ultra. Anything Nutro. I had a dachshund that was eating another brand. Quit eating, hair fell out. We got a free sample of Nutro and his hair grew back better than ever and he just turned around 360. They even guarantee their food 100% or your money back. We have never looked back after converting to this awesome stuff. Nutro Venison
Nutro Herring Meal and Potato

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Anything Nutro. I had a dachshund that was eating another brand. Quit eating, hair fell out. We got a free sample of Nutro and his hair grew back better than ever and he just turned around 360. They even guarantee their food 100% or your money back. We have never looked back after converting to this awesome stuff.

]]> By: helaurin http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-779 helaurin Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:06:07 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-779 I would first caution you against assuming that it is a food allergy. Even if you are correct, dogs who have one allergy frequently have other allergies. To be the best pet-parent that you can be, please make an appointment with your veterinarian to have your dog tested for both food and environmental allergies. Your goal should be to definitively find out what your dog is allergic to so that you can avoid giving her anything she is allergic to. Without testing, you are just guessing what she might or might not be allergic to, and you risk prolonging her distress. While waiting to keep your veterinarian's appointment, try switching your dog to a limited ingredient diet (such as a duck and potato kibble) to see if that does help make a difference. You can try switching your dog's kibble from "cheap brand foods" to other high-end foods, which are typically more expensive and more easily found in pet food specialty stores, rather than in supermarkets. I am currently fostering a dog who has allergies. Like you, the owners assumed the dog was allergic to the food, and the vet sold them a very expensive prescription limited-ingredient food. After weeks and weeks on this food, there was no improvement - meanwhile the poor guy was scratching so much that he lost all his fur on his back, ripped open his skin, and developed infections. The owners eventually had him tested and found out he has no food allergies at all - but is allergic to cats, tobacco smoke, wool, ragweed, and a few grasses and trees. By that time, this dog was in agony. His owners gave him to a shelter, who asked me to foster him back to health so that he would be adoptable. Please, learn from this lesson and get your girl tested. It may save both you and her months of agony and unnecessary expenses in the long run. I would first caution you against assuming that it is a food allergy. Even if you are correct, dogs who have one allergy frequently have other allergies. To be the best pet-parent that you can be, please make an appointment with your veterinarian to have your dog tested for both food and environmental allergies. Your goal should be to definitively find out what your dog is allergic to so that you can avoid giving her anything she is allergic to. Without testing, you are just guessing what she might or might not be allergic to, and you risk prolonging her distress.

While waiting to keep your veterinarian’s appointment, try switching your dog to a limited ingredient diet (such as a duck and potato kibble) to see if that does help make a difference. You can try switching your dog’s kibble from “cheap brand foods” to other high-end foods, which are typically more expensive and more easily found in pet food specialty stores, rather than in supermarkets.

I am currently fostering a dog who has allergies. Like you, the owners assumed the dog was allergic to the food, and the vet sold them a very expensive prescription limited-ingredient food. After weeks and weeks on this food, there was no improvement – meanwhile the poor guy was scratching so much that he lost all his fur on his back, ripped open his skin, and developed infections. The owners eventually had him tested and found out he has no food allergies at all – but is allergic to cats, tobacco smoke, wool, ragweed, and a few grasses and trees. By that time, this dog was in agony. His owners gave him to a shelter, who asked me to foster him back to health so that he would be adoptable.

Please, learn from this lesson and get your girl tested. It may save both you and her months of agony and unnecessary expenses in the long run.

]]> By: Markus Z http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-778 Markus Z Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:49:24 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-778 To put it plain and simple, all dogs are carnivores NOT herbivores. Most cheap dog foods have many things that are not so great for your dog and act as fillers (wheat, other grains). Look on the back label for proteins and fats. Protein should be no less than 30%, and fats no less than 18%. Also, look at the list of ingredients and meat should be the first thing (its usually chicken) on the list. Also stay away from foods that contain food coloring. With all this you should be able to find a good food, and there are many of these out there, that makes your dog one happy 4 legged animal :) To put it plain and simple, all dogs are carnivores NOT herbivores. Most cheap dog foods have many things that are not so great for your dog and act as fillers (wheat, other grains).

Look on the back label for proteins and fats. Protein should be no less than 30%, and fats no less than 18%. Also, look at the list of ingredients and meat should be the first thing (its usually chicken) on the list. Also stay away from foods that contain food coloring. With all this you should be able to find a good food, and there are many of these out there, that makes your dog one happy 4 legged animal :)

]]> By: Maven http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-777 Maven Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:44:28 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-777 I actually agree with Bonnie. Canidae is really good food. Also decently priced. The better quality food, the less your dog will eat and the less waste it will have also. If you want really good food, don't feed your dog anything that has the ingredients "corn" or "animal by-products". I actually agree with Bonnie. Canidae is really good food. Also decently priced. The better quality food, the less your dog will eat and the less waste it will have also.
If you want really good food, don’t feed your dog anything that has the ingredients “corn” or “animal by-products”.

]]> By: KND http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-776 KND Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:34:08 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-776 Cheap brands have corn (bad for dogs) and lots of filler grain. My dog eats Canidae no grain formula. It isn't cheap, but it does have junk like corn in it. Cheap brands have corn (bad for dogs) and lots of filler grain.
My dog eats Canidae no grain formula. It isn’t cheap, but it does have junk like corn in it.

]]> By: johnctome http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-775 johnctome Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:18:58 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-775 I recommend you to use Agritura's Canned Dog-Food Products. These products are best- nutrition Rated..!! Here is the best food products for all types of dog's. For more Details check it here-------------------Agritura.com I recommend you to use Agritura’s Canned Dog-Food Products. These products are best- nutrition Rated..!! Here is the best food products for all types of dog’s. For more Details check it here——————-Agritura.com

]]> By: Karen L http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-774 Karen L Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:45:36 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-774 I have a dog with food allergies. I haven't had any testing done to see what exactly he's allergic to. I just feed him a hypo-allergenic food, one made with fish and potato which avoids the usual allergens which are grains and meat of any kind including chicken. If your dog is picky, try mixing a spoonful of canned salmon in with the dry food. I have yet to see a dog who didn't go nuts over fish. A spoonful of olive oil is good too. The hypo-allergenic food may seem expensive but it's much cheaper than vet visits, and usually with better quality food you don't need to feed as much. Also make sure that the dog gets nothing, and I mean nothing, other than its special food. Most dog treats have grains so if you must, use some of the dry food for treats. You should see a difference in a couple of weeks if a food allergy is causing this itchiness. I have a dog with food allergies. I haven’t had any testing done to see what exactly he’s allergic to. I just feed him a hypo-allergenic food, one made with fish and potato which avoids the usual allergens which are grains and meat of any kind including chicken. If your dog is picky, try mixing a spoonful of canned salmon in with the dry food. I have yet to see a dog who didn’t go nuts over fish. A spoonful of olive oil is good too.

The hypo-allergenic food may seem expensive but it’s much cheaper than vet visits, and usually with better quality food you don’t need to feed as much.

Also make sure that the dog gets nothing, and I mean nothing, other than its special food. Most dog treats have grains so if you must, use some of the dry food for treats. You should see a difference in a couple of weeks if a food allergy is causing this itchiness.

]]> By: Curtis M http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-773 Curtis M Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:07:05 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-773 Any dog who's "sensitive" to food is allergic to one of three things. Number 1: Grains in grocery store brand dog foods. Number 2: Cooked proteins. Number 3: The fillers and other junk that's dumped into dog food. The best way to make sure your dog isn't eating any of those things is to stop feeding dog food...they're all cooked, most have grains, and all have some sort of filler...research a raw prey modeled diet... Any dog who’s “sensitive” to food is allergic to one of three things. Number 1: Grains in grocery store brand dog foods. Number 2: Cooked proteins. Number 3: The fillers and other junk that’s dumped into dog food. The best way to make sure your dog isn’t eating any of those things is to stop feeding dog food…they’re all cooked, most have grains, and all have some sort of filler…research a raw prey modeled diet…

]]> By: ebsmrtgrl http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm/comment-page-1#comment-772 ebsmrtgrl Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:58:56 +0000 http://dogjointpain.net/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-a-dog-that-is-sensitive-to-its-food-and-will-start-scratching.htm#comment-772 Do the cheap brands all have the same protein source (meat)? It's most likely the wheat and beet pulp they are using for filler, but it could also be the protein source. I had a dog that was allergic to lamb and corn so we had to be very careful with what we fed her. I would recommend an allergy test and careful monitoring of your dog's diet. Watch what treats you give her and make sure she eats nothing but dog food while you are trying to narrow down her allergies. Remember that it will take a couple weeks to see any results so once you switch her from a food that is causing allergies, wait to see if the new food is working before switching again. If you're looking for good, not too expensive food, Purina Pro Plan is pretty good; it's really the only good food Purina makes. I've also heard Kirkland's (CostCo brand) dog food, while not top of the line super premium, is good and not too expensive. I recently switched my dogs from Pro Plan to Blue Buffalo Large Breed formula Chicken and Brown Rice (a little more expensive) and they are doing great. Even our 14 year old poodle is doing well on it. Good luck, I hope you find a food both of you can live with! Do the cheap brands all have the same protein source (meat)? It’s most likely the wheat and beet pulp they are using for filler, but it could also be the protein source. I had a dog that was allergic to lamb and corn so we had to be very careful with what we fed her. I would recommend an allergy test and careful monitoring of your dog’s diet. Watch what treats you give her and make sure she eats nothing but dog food while you are trying to narrow down her allergies. Remember that it will take a couple weeks to see any results so once you switch her from a food that is causing allergies, wait to see if the new food is working before switching again. If you’re looking for good, not too expensive food, Purina Pro Plan is pretty good; it’s really the only good food Purina makes. I’ve also heard Kirkland’s (CostCo brand) dog food, while not top of the line super premium, is good and not too expensive. I recently switched my dogs from Pro Plan to Blue Buffalo Large Breed formula Chicken and Brown Rice (a little more expensive) and they are doing great. Even our 14 year old poodle is doing well on it. Good luck, I hope you find a food both of you can live with!

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