Dog food

[JKEEN33]

One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. 

My Lab was doing the same and I have used TOW since he was out of pup food. Vet finally did a thyroid check and that was his issue. He was chewing until the back of his legs would bleed. I now give him a pill in the morning and one at night and no issues. Apparently it's common in dogs. It's a simple blood test, then medicate and retest to see the new levels. Has helped a lot the last year. I tried the oil on food, bacon grease recommended by vet etc.. Turned out to be the slow thyroid. Weight gain and hair loss are some signs of the slow thyroid according to the vet. He had bare patches on his elbows. I just thought it was from rubbing. That has all come back now.

[Jarhead Chase]

For the record, I really like the Whole Earth Farms food. If you don't need a specialty food because of allergies and such, it is a good food.

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[NOCK NOCK]

One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. 

My Lab was doing the same and I have used TOW since he was out of pup food. Vet finally did a thyroid check and that was his issue. He was chewing until the back of his legs would bleed. I now give him a pill in the morning and one at night and no issues. Apparently it's common in dogs. It's a simple blood test, then medicate and retest to see the new levels. Has helped a lot the last year. I tried the oil on food, bacon grease recommended by vet etc.. Turned out to be the slow thyroid. Weight gain and hair loss are some signs of the slow thyroid according to the vet. He had bare patches on his elbows. I just thought it was from rubbing. That has all come back now.

Thanks JKEEN33.....I will ask my vet about that.

[Curly]

I recommend trying a supplement called Dinovite.


http://www.dinovite.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA-ZSzBRDp3ITHm5KO_JYBEiQA1JjHHDFYdhM8Zq-3TqTWtMZJEf1GspV41wQVfVsH3kFoaRsaAsts8P8HAQ

 "Dinovite gives your furry friend delicate nutrients, minerals, and enzymes that are cooked out of your pet's food. Add a little Dinovite to their daily diet and see how quickly your beloved pooch and kitty become the happy buddy he was meant to be!

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Our pet supplements contain delicate nutrients, omega fatty acids and zinc for excessive shedding and good skin. Digestive enzymes and "Direct Fed Microbials" to help support a healthy immune system and lots of other good things. "

[BeRandee]

I'm sort of a dog food snob. Look at all the ingredients on the foods you are interested in buying. If there are ANY of the following, or even by-products of, DON'T buy it! Corn is a filler, there is no nutritional value to it due to dogs (and pretty much any animal) can not digest it. Companies use it so they can use less of their expensive ingredients and still make a "heavier" bag. It's also a major cause for skin and ear allergies.
What to avoid:
Corn, wheat, soy, animal by-product, by-products in general.
Rice is another filler but it's digestable and has some nutrient content to it. I personally feed my dogs Taste of the Wild. My cat got Merrick but is now also on TotW due to Merrick a bit harder to get ahiold of.