TOTW and skin alergies? I'm trying to decide on a food change for my Jack Russels. Bonny and Clyde (i know..too cute) are both developing skin allergies and, yes, I'll admit it..I have been feeding them Purina! They had no problems until last year (they were about 4 years old then). Unfortunately I can't afford the vet costs to test them and don't want to keep putting them on medication. I like what I am hearing about the TOTW Bison formula but am not hearing any discussions in relation to food allergies. Anyone have any advise? TOTW and skin alergies? I'm trying to decide on a food change for my Jack Russels. Bonny and Clyde (i know..too cute) are both developing skin allergies and, yes, I'll admit it..I have... » Read More TOTW and skin alergies? I'm trying to decide on a food change for my Jack Russels. Bonny and Clyde (i know..too cute) are both developing skin allergies and, yes, I'll admit it..I have been feeding them Purina! They had no problems until last year (they were about 4 years old then). Unfortunately I can't afford the vet costs to test them and don't want to keep putting them on medication. I like what I am hearing about the TOTW Bison formula but am not hearing any discussions in relation to food allergies. Anyone have any advise? « Show Less
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TOTW is a very good food without many of the main causes of allergies, and it is simply better for your dogs long term health. However if you don't know what is causing the reactions, you might want to try Blue Basics. It is specially made by Blue Buffalo for allergy sensitive dogs. You may also want to look at environmental changes you've made such as cleaning products and laundry detergent.Good Luck.
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We've been feeding our dogs TOTW wetlands formula. Recently, our 2 year old chihuahua has developed dark patches of skin on her belly that are itchy and flaky. She also scratches a lot. However, she was on TOTW probably a month or 2 before this started. The dogs really like the food, and it seems to keep them healthy and their coats are very shiny and soft. I am waiting to see if it is just Fall allergies (we live in a very bad area for pollen and other irritants) before trying another food.
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Lambaderm, from Natural Life dogfoods, is my dog's "allergy" cure. It's affordable, even available at WalMart. After a week off Purina/Pedigree types, her skin bumps cleared away completely. It's about $22 a large bag at WalMart.
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TOTW is a very high quality food at a very reasonable price. It is MUCH better for your dog than Purina, which is basically crap. Your kibble may or may not be the source of your dog's problems, but there is no question that your dog would be healthier eating TOTW. It's like asking whether your kids would be better off eating McDonalds every day or having you cook them a fresh meal. TOTW is meat / no grain / no junk. Purina is mostly junk with cheap fillers. If you want an independent review google dog food analysis taste of the wild.
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Where did you see that? When I saw your post I went to the internet and found the following at the Taste of the Wild Site:http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/faqDoes this food contain ethoxyquin? Taste of the Wild Pet Foods sources all protein meals (chicken meal, fish meal, etc) from vendors that do not use ethoxyquin. As always, only natural preservatives are used in our manufacturing process to preserve the foods.
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My Golden Doodle has been on this food since she was weened. She just turned one. I keep in contact with her litter mate mommys. Only one other dog and mine are still on TOTW. Our two have no allergies or ear problems and the other 7 all have problems. We prefer the bison. I'm just sayin...
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It's been about two months now and Bonny and Clyde are doing much better. I took it really slow switching their food types..they were already having skin issues so I didn't want to shock their system. I think they will always have issues with grass but their hair and skin are looking much better. They do seem to be eating less too..which is always a good thing.
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Regarding taste of the wild dog food.. mines been eating the roasted bison/ venison version.. probably about 15 lbs so far.. has developed skin irritations.. scratching/ redness/ scabbing/ the redness along belly and inside leg "pits".. on back / near neck etc. I had mixed the food in with the last of his previous (different) dog food brand but he's been eating it exclusively now for a few weeks. I saw one posting elsewhere where a dog developed severe intestinitus after eating it and died. I switched brands tonight. My dog's a 55 lb cattle dog mix- 10 yrs old. He's never had skin issues and doesn't have fleas. He's an indoor dog. Regarding taste of the wild dog food.. mines been eating the roasted bison/ venison version.. probably about 15 lbs so far.. has developed skin irritations.. scratching/ redness/ scabbing/ the redness along belly and inside leg "pits".. on back / near neck etc. I had mixed the food in with the last of his previous (different) dog food brand but he's been eating it exclusively now for a few weeks. I saw one posting elsewhere where a dog developed severe intestinitus after eating it and died. I switched brands tonight. My dog's a 55 lb cattle dog mix- 10 yrs old. He's never had skin... » Read More Regarding taste of the wild dog food.. mines been eating the roasted bison/ venison version.. probably about 15 lbs so far.. has developed skin irritations.. scratching/ redness/ scabbing/ the redness along belly and inside leg "pits".. on back / near neck etc. I had mixed the food in with the last of his previous (different) dog food brand but he's been eating it exclusively now for a few weeks. I saw one posting elsewhere where a dog developed severe intestinitus after eating it and died. I switched brands tonight. My dog's a 55 lb cattle dog mix- 10 yrs old. He's never had skin issues and doesn't have fleas. He's an indoor dog. « Show Less
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Wheat, corn and soy are by far the worst at causing allergic reactions. Try to avoid ever feeding these to your dog. TOTW contains none of these.
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I have two English bulldogs that we feed this to. One has some skin allergy issues and this food does help with that. Both of my bullies love this too. Our vet recommended it as well
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Origen has a small bites version with a Boston Terrier on the bag but I dont think Amazon carries it. Look up Origen small bites dry dog food (Im not sure if it is grain free though). I switched my Boston from NB Synergy to Blue Wilderness Salmon and she loves it! I needed a grain free food because she is allergic to grains and BB Wilderness Salmon fit the bill! I cant believe how much better my Boston is doing!
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Hi JoAnne , I would ask another vet !? My vet doubles the price well almost tripped ? He said buy here too ? I brought them in after I read this and he shows me his and they even have the same marks ion the tabs ? I'm happy I can get them so inexpensive as I know my dogs do better in them and a life time user and never a problem oh my dog got sick one had a sensitive stomach and so I give with food ? Other than that nothing but hep ?
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Wow, that is very odd. My dog is fine with this food, but is fussy from time to time so I switch it up with PRIMAL FORMULA brand, and also give the Stella's Surf and Turf and the chicken. Why not call the phone number on the package for more information from the company' maybe they could shed some light on it.
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I have a small dog and a dingo and they love each other. My dingo weighs 65 pounds due to her being spade. I was feeding my dogs beneful dog food and my dingo was so alleric to the food until it turned her paws red and her booty red. The dr told me change the food and go to blue wilderness...... oh my my dog love the food.... i feed her once aday and she love her food and all the redness as went away.
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I believe I've been using this since my golden was 9 weeks old. I started with just a drop on the finger tip toothbrush and she thought (and still thinks) it's a big treat. I had trouble with the peanut butter flavor - she got some white spots on her tongue. I only use the poultry. But, since you ask, I would check with your vet.
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1-2; it takes dogs time to adjust to this food (as any food), so have you changed your dog over very gradually? Are you giving too much? Also, I only use the chicken/duck/turkey combo, not Taste of the Wild, which may be too rich. It's a great dog food.
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I gave it to my dog for about 2 months and she seemed to be a little better but now I am not giving it her she has reverted back to eating poop. It seems to be a habit that is hard to break the vet told me to put meat tenderizer in her meals but I don't think that worked either. Someone told me not to pick up and put hot chili sauce on it and when they go to eat it it taste bad and that sometimes helps. We pick up all the time but if there is one lot out there she finds it, we tell her off but she still does it. I am told it is a natural thing but I have never had a dog that did it before, so very frustrating. Sorry I haven't been much help but that's my experience. I gave it to my dog for about 2 months and she seemed to be a little better but now I am not giving it her she has reverted back to eating poop. It seems to be a habit that is hard to break the vet told me to put meat tenderizer in her meals but I don't think that worked either. Someone told me not to pick up and put hot chili sauce on it and when they go to eat it it taste bad and that sometimes helps. We pick up all the time but if there is one lot out there she finds it, we tell her off but she still does it. I am told it is a natural thing but I have never had a dog that did it before,... » Read More I gave it to my dog for about 2 months and she seemed to be a little better but now I am not giving it her she has reverted back to eating poop. It seems to be a habit that is hard to break the vet told me to put meat tenderizer in her meals but I don't think that worked either. Someone told me not to pick up and put hot chili sauce on it and when they go to eat it it taste bad and that sometimes helps. We pick up all the time but if there is one lot out there she finds it, we tell her off but she still does it. I am told it is a natural thing but I have never had a dog that did it before, so very frustrating. Sorry I haven't been much help but that's my experience. « Show Less
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We have three litter mates. Feeding them can get pricey. We give them Costco dry food. They seem kinda picky on the wet. I also give them raw chicken and raw liver once in a while.
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On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet. It's evened out now and everything is fine but I would recommend slowly introducing it. On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet.... » Read More On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet. It's evened out now and everything is fine but I would recommend slowly introducing it. « Show Less
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I have a female blue nose pitbull. She has really bad skin allergies and hives up. We tried everything even putting her on hypoallergenic shots once a week from the vet. Switching to dog foods sensitive to allergies didn't work either. The only success came from feeding her to 100% home made food. She has not had an outbreak for a year now. I can't say that this product is the solution, but I can say it's been part of the recipe for a year. We feed her meat, veggies, multivitamins for dogs, and salmon oil all mixed. I'm happy to share more info with you, just email me chrism987@gmail.com. I am not a vet, or an expert in animal care of any kind. I just went through a lengthy process of trial and error and found a solution that works for my dog.
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I was not aware they offered beef. I'm aware of the duck, salmon, and chicken varieties (and maybe buffalo/bison?). I've been feeding this food to my dogs for over two years and they love it. No problems with allergies and they are very healthy. I switch the variety every month to keep them interested (their favorite is duck).
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Today I gave my Shi Tzhu a home clipping and was shocked at how fat he got -- he's now 20lbs. How did this happen? What a dope I was. I've been giving him three dental chews a day for months now. Of course he gained four lbs or so. Will cut back to one daily.
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I personally rotate proteins for my mutts. Not only for variety, but their health as well. My vet and local pet shops have suggested this to me in the past.
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JF my active, playful 7 year old Bichon-poo just went blind suddenly (SARDs) 3 days ago - would be interested to know what else you've found that your dog enjoys. Just found a treat-ball that got her "snorty" trying to get the treats out. It makes noise when it rolls while the treats are in there. PetCo had a stuffed duck that quacks when you squeeze it, and keeps squeaking for a bit of time. Made me smile to see her find it. :)
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If your vet gives you the all clear for the most common skin irritants it is likely allergies. If it is food related try switching to a limited ingredient dog food. If it is environmental then antihistamines it cannot be avoided.