lampshade poor baby

• 11-19-2007 6:28 AM

  lagatany515 Joined on 10-19-2007 central florida Posts 7 Points 5

  lampshade poor baby Reply Contact hi i got a little problem with my bull dog she has alergies and i've tried everything except going to vet cost alot of money moneys a little tight right now can somebody recommend something that will stop her from chewing on herself .right now i put one of those lamp shade and now she learned to even get through that help please hi im a mother of 7 dogs and 5 humans

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• 11-19-2007 8:37 AM

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  maizysmom Joined on 08-15-2007 Southeast WI Posts 1,468 Points 570	Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact Have you tried benedryl or spraying wih a hydrocortizone spray? Also teatree oil mixed in water,spray feet and/or whatever itches. They ask so little and give so much! ~Gloria~
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• 11-19-2007 11:54 AM

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  lagatany515 Joined on 10-19-2007 central florida Posts 7 Points 5	Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact i've tried everything benedrylall kinds of shampoo  were do i get that teatree oil at some peaple say to change her dog food that the min reasons dogs have allergies is the corn and wheat that they use as filler what do you think hi im a mother of 7 dogs and 5 humans
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• 11-19-2007 3:10 PM

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  Xerxes Joined on 05-08-2006 Posts 5,622 Points 520	Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact What does your vet say to do to relieve the itching?  (you could call for a phone consult) Also, if the food you are feeding is high in grain content, that could cause some of the itching.  Could you switch foods to one without grains?  (if that is the case.)
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• 11-20-2007 9:43 AM

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  Cita Joined on 12-13-2006 CT Posts 4,478 Points 735	Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact  Probably the easiest thing to try would be to switch to an "allergy formula" (like Natural Balance Duck & Sweet Potato) and see if that helps.
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• 11-20-2007 10:10 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,137 Points 735

  Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact  You could try one of these, instead of the Elizabethan collar: http://www.handicappedpets.com/acc/nobite/index.htm Just FYI, according to a 2001 study, the most common food allergens in dogs are: beef, chicken, milk, eggs, corn, wheat, and soy.  So, I might go with a grain-free fish-based diet, or an elimination diet first.  For more information on ingredients in dog foods, you can visit "The Dog Food Project" online.  Also, you may want to get your dog allergy tested - most dogs do not have food allergies, they suffer more from environmental or inhalant allergies.  You can't hope to treat your dog successfully if you don't know the cause of the problem, and you could make the situation worse.  If you can't afford care, consider Care Credit, or ask if your vet belongs to the American Animal Hospital Assn.  They may be able to access a grant for  you.  There are several charities that help, too.  imom.org; uan.org; and help-a-pet.org.  Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-20-2007 3:20 PM

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  californiaglock Joined on 08-22-2007 Northern California, USA Posts 303 Points 95	Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact  my dog has allergies and i feed him grain free dog food, it has helped him signifgantly. it is more money than what your standard grocery store food  like iams or nutro but its worth the money.
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• 11-20-2007 6:33 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,137 Points 735

  Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact  Actually, if you compare, you will find that Iams, for example, has about 1/2 the kCal of Innova, so you would be feeding less Innova.  You may not make up the whole difference pricewise, but it isn't as bad as you would think. Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-20-2007 10:51 PM

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  oranges81 Joined on 10-13-2007 BC Canada Posts 1,879 Points 130

  Re: lampshade poor baby Reply Contact Maze has a bad grain allergy and I've switched her to grain free EVO red meat. I've found with that food, 30$ buys a small bag but I'm feeding half of what I used to with pedigree. In a week, her scratching and chewing has gone down and her fur is growing back.Price wise, you're getting more food for less and it is better for them in the long run.  ~Kitty Rest In Peace Crombie. You will be greatly missed - 07/25/2007 - 05/??/2008 -I may have ears and a tail but I'm still the person you used to know- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

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