[nagdu] New dog, ear infections, and the runs

[Julie J]

Definetely ditto what Tracy has said.  Since I took corn out of the diet 
Belle has not had an ear infection or itchy skin.  Be careful and read the 
labels if you're thinking of using a lamb and rice formula.  some brands 
that label the food lamb and rice still have corn in them.

Best of luck with the new dog,
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:58 AM
Subject: [nagdu] New dog, ear infections, and the runs


> Lora, congratulations on your new dog!  Sensitive can be very nice.  My
> Echo is a very sensitive gal.  I had to work sometimes not to over-correct
> her, but it was great to have a dog who was easy to handle.
>
> I have not had a dog with ear infections since 1986, and it's not due to
> my diligence in ear cleaning; I only do it every 3 or 4 months.  I think
> ear infections, and diarrhea, are connected to the food the dog eats.
> Many dogs are allergic to corn and wheat, and some to chicken.  So, if I
> got a dog having skin, ear, or digestive issues, I think I'd try lamb and
> rice food first and see if that helped.
> A few years ago, I switched to a premium dogfood.  I picked Canidae.  It's
> more expensive than grocery store food, and has to be ordered, but the
> ingredients are much higher quality.  My Echo is 14 now, and still in good
> health.  Maybe that would be the same if she'd been eating Purina, but
> then again, maybe not.
> Echo also seems to have issues with dairy, so I have to avoid any food
> with dairy in it.  No cottage cheese, or ice cream treats.  I don't know
> if milk bones have actual milk in them, but they give Echo terrible runs.
> I know Julie J just went through trying to find the right dog food for
> Monte because of digestive troubles.  It can be confusing and complicated,
> but the payoff is worth it.
>
> Oh, when Echo was working, stress used to give her the runs.  For her,
> travelling was stressful, at least for the first couple years.  Class is
> stressful, and going home with a new person, too, maybe.  I just mention
> it as a possibility.
>
> Anyway, I hope you figure out what helps Tryce without too much trouble.
> Best of luck with your new dog!
> Tracy, Ben, and retired Echo
>
>
>
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