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by michael68 on 21 January 2011 - 23:01
My three dogs have been on TOTW for about 4 months now and my 1 year old male has been scratching around his neck and his feet.The other two dogs are not scratching.Any advice would help on this..
P.S.I also feed raw when i can..Thanks for your help..
Michael
P.S.I also feed raw when i can..Thanks for your help..
Michael
by VonIsengard on 21 January 2011 - 23:01
Which formula? My dogs did best on the duck or fish. Bison made my eldest itchy and I was not impressed with the new lamb. I haven't heard anything.
by michael68 on 21 January 2011 - 23:01
They have been on the salmon up until this past Wednesday and now they are on Wetlands..My male has been itching for a week now.
Michael
Michael
by michael68 on 22 January 2011 - 00:01
Wetlands is the roasted foul
by Ryanhaus on 22 January 2011 - 00:01
Michael68,
I was feeding taste of the wild and it was ok...but now I have switched to a complete raw diet for everyone, cause I KNOW WHAT IS IN THEIR FOOD CAUSE I AM PUTTING IT IN THEIR BOWL.
Here is an idea of what I am feeding my dogs, you can find some bargains at your local grocery store that has meat that is marked down and says manager special, it's still fit for human consumption, and fine for your dogs.
You won't kill your dogs if you start feeding them a raw diet & you aren't sure of how much of certain ingredients to add, you will eventually figure it out, and it will become a routine.
Here is my link, just something to consider:
http://www.vonryansgermanshepherds.com/whatmydogseat.htm
Good luck, and one of my dogs that itches has stopped since I have been putting organic coconut oil in their ears and food! (Good stuff!)
I was feeding taste of the wild and it was ok...but now I have switched to a complete raw diet for everyone, cause I KNOW WHAT IS IN THEIR FOOD CAUSE I AM PUTTING IT IN THEIR BOWL.
Here is an idea of what I am feeding my dogs, you can find some bargains at your local grocery store that has meat that is marked down and says manager special, it's still fit for human consumption, and fine for your dogs.
You won't kill your dogs if you start feeding them a raw diet & you aren't sure of how much of certain ingredients to add, you will eventually figure it out, and it will become a routine.
Here is my link, just something to consider:
http://www.vonryansgermanshepherds.com/whatmydogseat.htm
Good luck, and one of my dogs that itches has stopped since I have been putting organic coconut oil in their ears and food! (Good stuff!)
by Vermont Lady on 22 January 2011 - 00:01
I don't know anything about a change of formula but sounded like you switched the food.
The dog is 1 year olf right?
Dogs that have food sensitivities or allergies usuaally begin to show this at @1 yr. They need enough exposure to a food/allergen to develop a response to it.
Skin is an organ - the largest organ - the organ that releases toxins hence the scratching, chewing feet.
YOu might swutch back to what you were feeding this dog and watch carefully - be patient. Or...try an elimination diet - ONLY 1 protein - it's short term so no nutritional defeiciencies. Stay on this for 4 weeks - if all is good, add only 1 thing, etc.
It's winter up my way so.....snow outside (no pollens), Not sure where you live. Could this be environmental? New carpet, carpet shampoo/treatment. I know of a dog that had an allergy to cotton - ??? - vet owns the GSD - so she made his beds from polyester - problem solved.
I bet I made this more complicated didn't I?
Alex
The dog is 1 year olf right?
Dogs that have food sensitivities or allergies usuaally begin to show this at @1 yr. They need enough exposure to a food/allergen to develop a response to it.
Skin is an organ - the largest organ - the organ that releases toxins hence the scratching, chewing feet.
YOu might swutch back to what you were feeding this dog and watch carefully - be patient. Or...try an elimination diet - ONLY 1 protein - it's short term so no nutritional defeiciencies. Stay on this for 4 weeks - if all is good, add only 1 thing, etc.
It's winter up my way so.....snow outside (no pollens), Not sure where you live. Could this be environmental? New carpet, carpet shampoo/treatment. I know of a dog that had an allergy to cotton - ??? - vet owns the GSD - so she made his beds from polyester - problem solved.
I bet I made this more complicated didn't I?
Alex
by jmopaso on 22 January 2011 - 00:01
I have used TOTW for about 4 months and am pleased. I am a reader of the feed tag and have not noticed a change in formula.
by VonIsengard on 22 January 2011 - 00:01
Where do you live? If it's cold and dry where you live right now, run a humidifier in the room your dog spends the most time in. Does WONDERS for my dogs.
by michael68 on 22 January 2011 - 00:01
I live in North Carolina and it is dry in my house and i thought about that also..It has been 40 and above here.
by Q Man on 22 January 2011 - 01:01
Michael...Be careful switching to the Fowl from the Salmon...Salmon is 25% Protein and the Fowl is 32%....so either feed less or your dogs will be putting on weight...
I use the Salmon for my entire kennel...My wife uses the Fowl for her Yorkies...I feed 2 times a day and one time I feed kibble and the other I feed Raw Chicken...plus they get some berries and other good things that are needed in their diet...
~Bob~
I use the Salmon for my entire kennel...My wife uses the Fowl for her Yorkies...I feed 2 times a day and one time I feed kibble and the other I feed Raw Chicken...plus they get some berries and other good things that are needed in their diet...
~Bob~
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