Dog allergies?

Question

Well I really need some help. I have a Golden Retriever Dog. She has been having problems with her ears getting all red and hurting. and her back feet were getting red. I took her to the vet. The vet said they think its allergies. And want me to take her to get allergies testing in Fox valley... I am only 16 and I can't afford that. does anyone have any other ideas what it could be. and anything else I could do for it.

Answer 1

Change to a kibble that has no corn, soy or wheat..Solid Gold has a great hypo-allergeic formulas, as does Wellness, Wysong, Innova, and many others..Ask at your pet supply shop (local, NOTa chain store such as petsmart,etc),These kibbles cost more per bag, but less per month.
If you prefer, you can make a homemad dog food..this recipe will only need to made every few days, and you can store it, and then serve it warmed.
this was given by a Canine dematologist.

A diet of lamb, rice and kelp will help.

Cook the white rice with 3 cups of water per cup of rice, and cook until all is absorbed. Grind or chop the lamb and feed it raw, mixed in the rice with a spoon of sea kelp..You can add vegetables in season, including yams and peeled potatoes. Avoid tomatoes, corn, onions, cabbage, grapes (or raisins) ... You can add or exchange lentils for the rice.
Your grocer will have kelp in the health supplement section, or your drug store, or healthfood store.

Most store bought meats have growth hormones, and antibiotics, given during the growing or 'finishing' feeding. but lamb is not fed that stuff.

The kelp makes a big difference.

If your dog doesn't like the rice, you can boil fresh fish (not farmed) and pour the broth over the rice.
Don't cook the kelp, but stir it in before serving..about 1 teaspoon per feeding...twice per day.
the above recipe will last for several days, so you don't have to cook daily, but most dog prefer it warmed..

If the lamb is too lean, this diet might cause hard stools..you can add 2 teaspoons of canned pumpkin, oat bran, or olive oil if there is constipation.

Answer 2

I think it does sound like allergies. If the test is far away and expensive anyway, maybe you could call your vet and ask for him to help you. Doctors give humans allergy medication even though they have not had an allergy test (my doctor prescribed me some!). So he may be able to give you some medications to try for your dog, and if these do not work then you may have to do the test. But a veterinarian should be able to help with allergies before sending the dog tot get tests.

Answer 3

Bark magazine April had quit an article allergys
I wish there were some way I could get it to you
Or may be you can find one. sorry i cant help
anymore than that.

Maybe I can

There are 4 ways thay can be introduced
1.ingested
2.absorbed through the skin
3.inhaled
4.injected through insect bites
Two main types
1. food
2.enviormental
Make sure its not mites or a flea bite, Try to rule out foods

try these resorces
1. guide to skin and hair coat problems in dogs by lowel ackerman dvm
2. the pet lovers guide to cat&dog skin disease by
Karen l Campbell dvm

good luck

Answer 4

I'm sorry to tell you, but it probably is allergies and your dog is going to have more and more trouble. Possibly you could contact your vet and explain the situation. Maybe you could work out some kind of deal for treatment for your dog. It wouldn't hurt to ask. Your dog deserves it.

Answer 5

Tell the vet that you heard that other people have had over the counter antihistamines recommended and you would like to try that first. Ask for the safe dose for your dog.