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HrsDiva

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So does anyone remember when I started to to use ACV on the dogs in the food and water. Well Colonel started to loose hair on his sides. So I stopped it weeks/month ago but the boy isn't any better. And I can't remember when we changed over to 4health grain free beef.. Think maybe I was doing to much :( at once. Well he still is iching like mad and is going bald...

BeBe is doing great on the food and has less gas and putting weigh on.. :happydance:

Long story short I found a place localish where I can get FROMM from and decided to try it out.. I got the pork and apple sause and will start the transition tomorrow. I am also going to take daily pics and try and make notes on how he does. If things don't get better Im gonna break down and allergy test him.

I was reading another post how someones vet said the hair loss was due to the thyroid being outta wack?

Any suggestions :confused:

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I sure hope it helps! Thyroid can and does cause lots of skin probems. It's a simple test and an easy fix if it's that..well, not easy..but cheap medication forever. :)
 
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I sure hope it helps! Thyroid can and does cause lots of skin probems. It's a simple test and an easy fix if it's that..well, not easy..but cheap medication forever. :)

Going to cross fingers and see how the new food will effect him.

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It could also be seasonal alopecia.
 

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My older bully would lose the hair on her sides every fall & spring... The vet determined it was seasonal alopecia. Her nose would run too, and I would give her Benadryl on her bad days. I never had her thyroid tested, and I never even thought of it being a food issue! Good luck!


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[MENTION=2714]HrsDiva[/MENTION] Fromm has a pork based that is grain free too. Since you have him grain free you may want to stay that route, just a thougt. I am pretty sure the Pork/Applesauce is NOT grain free.... Pork and Peas is.
 
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[MENTION=2714]HrsDiva[/MENTION] Fromm has a pork based that is grain free too. Since you have him grain free you may want to stay that route, just a thougt. I am pretty sure the Pork/Applesauce is NOT grain free.... Pork and Peas is.

Well crap i already opened it. Ill see how he does and keep a close eye for reactions

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Well crap i already opened it. Ill see how he does and keep a close eye for reactions

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well if its open you could use it or take it back if your set on grain free. there are some here who use the regular 4 star to.
 

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