MollysMommy
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Hello! My name is Amber, and I am a new mom to the sweetest little bully girl, Molly. Molly joined our family on June 28, 2013. We've hit some bumps in the road since then, and I'm hoping you guys can guide me in the right direction and help me get my girl healthy.
Molly has an entropian in her right eye, which is scheduled for correction in October. In addition, Molly has had a UTI, two intestinal parasites (Giardia & Coccidia), a bacterial skin infection, and an eye infection. I kept Molly inside, except to go potty in our backyard, until she was 18 weeks, and have only walked her in our neighborhood a maximum of 5 times, because I've been so scared she may pick up another illness else up. She has been on several different antibiotics (Metronidazole - Giardia, Albon - for Toccidia, Malaseb - for skin infection, Neopolybac - for eye infection). She is currently taking the Albon once daily, getting bathed weekly in the Malaseb, and getting Neopolybac twice daily.
I have been feeding her Purina Puppy Chow (I know, shame on me, I didn't know any better, shame on me again for not researching), and I am thinking the first step to helping Molly feel better, is to get her on a great food. I've read the thread on this site, listing the 5 Best Dog Foods, and I am having the hardest time choosing which one is best for her. I know it's trial and error, but I can't seem to decide which one to start with.
That's where you come in. Of the 5 foods listed below, taking into consideration the things I've listed above, which food would you recommend I start with? I am leaning towards Nature's Logic, but I really really like Acana, although I like their Regional line, but I think that is for older dogs, so that won't work. I don't think like their Puppy and Junior blend.
Fromm
Go!
Nature's Logic
Nature's Variety
Acana
Or is there a better option? Do I need to go "raw"?
Also, do you have recommendations for keeping her parasite and infection free? The vet said it's just because she's a puppy, but I can't stand to see her sick. It breaks my heart.
Any input, advice and opinions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!!!!!!
Amber
Molly has an entropian in her right eye, which is scheduled for correction in October. In addition, Molly has had a UTI, two intestinal parasites (Giardia & Coccidia), a bacterial skin infection, and an eye infection. I kept Molly inside, except to go potty in our backyard, until she was 18 weeks, and have only walked her in our neighborhood a maximum of 5 times, because I've been so scared she may pick up another illness else up. She has been on several different antibiotics (Metronidazole - Giardia, Albon - for Toccidia, Malaseb - for skin infection, Neopolybac - for eye infection). She is currently taking the Albon once daily, getting bathed weekly in the Malaseb, and getting Neopolybac twice daily.
I have been feeding her Purina Puppy Chow (I know, shame on me, I didn't know any better, shame on me again for not researching), and I am thinking the first step to helping Molly feel better, is to get her on a great food. I've read the thread on this site, listing the 5 Best Dog Foods, and I am having the hardest time choosing which one is best for her. I know it's trial and error, but I can't seem to decide which one to start with.
That's where you come in. Of the 5 foods listed below, taking into consideration the things I've listed above, which food would you recommend I start with? I am leaning towards Nature's Logic, but I really really like Acana, although I like their Regional line, but I think that is for older dogs, so that won't work. I don't think like their Puppy and Junior blend.
Fromm
Go!
Nature's Logic
Nature's Variety
Acana
Or is there a better option? Do I need to go "raw"?
Also, do you have recommendations for keeping her parasite and infection free? The vet said it's just because she's a puppy, but I can't stand to see her sick. It breaks my heart.
Any input, advice and opinions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!!!!!!
Amber
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