he has no fleas but he is always scratching at him self and he eats grass.
2007-09-26 05:43:03 · 16 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The food he was eating was Purina One Sensitive Systems. I bought that for hiim cause it helped him not eat grass n vomit. But I still see him eat grass and he's still scratching.
2007-09-26 05:49:15 · update #1
he doesn't have flea dirt on him he is a tan color so if he did I would be able to tell.
The vet just gave him medicine for the scratchiness. I don't want to have to keep giving him medicine if something else will work.
2007-09-26 05:51:03 · update #2
The food I am going to try is Nature's variety. It is grain free.
2007-09-26 05:52:34 · update #3
does anyone know how much canidae is?
2007-09-26 05:59:25 · update #4
Quite possible. I've seen many cases of itchiness helped by a change in diet.
However, you may have to try several different foods before you find one that does the trick.
2007-09-26 05:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It certainly wouldn't hurt! What are you feeding now? Read the ingredient list on the bag, if the meat isn't the first ingredient and there is no corn in the first 4 ingredients (preferrably at all) then you have a pretty good food. Some brands that are good: Canidae, Innova, Innova Evo. I have just started feeding a new food, "Taste of the Wild" that is totally grain free. The formula I am testing our right now is a salmon based food. They have about 5 different formulas. I get mine at my local feed and grain store. I really like that it is grain free. Many allergies can be traced back to the grains in a dog food.
2007-09-26 05:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A grain free diet is a good place to start. Dogs aren't meant to eat grains and a lot of dog foods have the grains as a filler. Your dog could be allergic to a number of things ... beef, chicken, etc. Also an antihistamine (Benedryl) sometimes helps stop itching/scratching. I've heard, although don't know because I raw feed, that Innova evo and Canidae are good grain free kibble. Good luck.
2007-09-26 06:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by Little Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what is causing the itchiness?
if there is no fleas.. then it most likely allergies..
he may have what is called "hot spots" ur vet or groomer can tell for sure..
does he naw on his tail or his butt or his paw?
for no reason at all?
then it must be allergies..
u need to feed ur doggie.. rice and veal..
no beef .. it will help a lot.. u have to mix other food with it for a couple of days .. in order to get them used to it..
it comes in cans or dry food.. I don't live in ur area I don't think cause I haven't heard of the dog food that has been written about .. so just look on the outside and be sure it has rice and veal.. good luck..
PS.. u can get medication from ur vet.. they are tiny little pills u put in his food.. really good.. my dog had this problem.. it sure helped.. u feel sad they scratch all the time..
2007-09-26 06:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Blondie ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feed my dogs canidae and it's wonderful. I had to switch from Innova EVO which is even better, but more costly.
Stick with something holistic - corn fillers in most dog foods cause a lot of problems.
No corn in the dog food means your dog eats less and poops less. Although each bag costs more, it lasts longer so it evens out very nicely.
You could also try adding dinovite to your dog's food. www.dinovite.com
2007-09-26 05:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We switched from Purina One Puppy over to Canidae. My dog Was itching bad too. I thought maybe a food allergy. She now eats Canidae (no wheat or corn). The itchiness has subsided substantially. Could also be seasonal allergies.
2007-09-26 05:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Harley is on a special vegetarian diet from the Vet plus the Vet put him on Thyroid pills. He has lost a lot of weight because he was obese, but he doesn't scratch, his skin is not red and whelpy and he feels great. The pills are $20.00 and the large bag of food is $36.00, but we have a new best friend that acts like a young dog now.
2007-09-26 06:14:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feed my dogs Canidae All Life Stages! The prices in my area are $8.99 for a 5 lb bag, $23.99 for a 20 lb bag, and $34.99 for a 40 lb bag. Just to let you know, Canidae works wonders for dogs that have food allergies and skin allergies or problems. My dogs love it, have never had any health problems and have no problems whatsoever, with allergies or any kind or skin problems.
2007-09-26 06:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has an allergy that would cure it. Try a sensitive dog diet, usually they have lamb and rice in them, and go for a good brand too, doesnt have to be the most costly, but most brands do have a food for dogs with skin allergies. Also maybe give him a bath with medicated shampoo. Consider what he is in contact with, I found that when I used Febreze on my couches my dogs would itch like mad afterwards, needless to say, I changed my product. He also might have dry skin, which can also be remedied with a quality shampoo.
2007-09-26 05:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know it's the food causing the problem? How do you know it isn't the grass, or dust or anything else?
How about taking him to the vet to find out what the cause of the scratching is first? Because the number one cause is fleas, and unless you know what flea dirts look like and how/where to find them you can't be sure it isn't fleas. If you're not treating him regularly with a veterinary flea treatment, it probably is fleas.
Chalice
2007-09-26 05:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋