[nagdu] Switching foods

[Daryl Marie]

Julie,
Thanks a bunch. You're right... the eggs might not be the way to go, but I've been recommended to switch protein source. I think removing the potato from the food will also help the lovely yeast infection.

Daryl

----- Original Message ----- From: Julie J. via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org> Cc: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com> Sent: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 05:58:19 -0600 (MDT) Subject: Re: [nagdu] Switching foods  Daryl, I have switched food both ways. I generally try to do it a bit gradually, over 2 to 4 days. I think a week is recommended, but I have never done it that gradually. There have been times when I've switched directly from one food to another. I had two foods in a row be recalled several years ago. I couldn't get more of the same food because of the recall and I was not excited about continuing with the food, not knowing if it was safe.  I don't remember any huge problems either way.  There may be some changes in relieving patterns and output, but nothing extreme. I don't know much about protein sources and allergies, but I'd stay away from whole eggs if she shouldn't have chicken. I don't see any problem with whole eggs themselves, but it is chicken after all..unless it's duck eggs or something, but usually if it just says eggs it's chicken.  I think there's a chicken and egg joke in there somewhere? *smile* Julie Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now available! Get the book here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC -----Original Message----- From: Daryl Marie via nagdu Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 10:34 PM To: nagdu at nfbnet.org Cc: Daryl Marie Subject: [nagdu] Switching foods Hello! I am switching Jenny's protein source in her food. She's been on a chicken, turkey, salmon formula for about a year now, and I've posted before about seasonal allergies that might not be seasonal. I took her to the vet this weekend and she does have a mild yeast infection in her ears (whether that's due to food or exaserbated by the heat, I don't know). I've been generally advised to serve a limited ingredient diet and definitely switch her protein (avoiding chicken in particular), so I got a small bag of a limited ingredient venison diet. I have a few questions: 1) Should I do a gradual switch (which is generally recommended) or a complete one immediately? 2) I am not completely sold on how truly limited a diet this new food is, so if I don't like it for her, or if I want to switch her to something else, how soon is too soon to tell? 3) If I do switch, should I try and re-introduce turkey or salmon? 4) One dog food brand I saw had dried whole eggs... is that good for dogs? Thanks, guys! Daryl _______________________________________________ nagdu mailing list nagdu at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/julielj%40neb.rr.com  ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2250 / Virus Database: 4365/9711 - Release Date: 07/12/15  _______________________________________________ nagdu mailing list nagdu at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/crazymusician%40shaw.ca