Should i start raw diet

[Epc2188]

Would a raw diet help allergies? My dog gets pink in between toes with the occasional blister, head shake. If so, is there a good website to buy in bulk?

 

[helsonwheels]

Would a raw diet help allergies? My dog gets pink in between toes with the occasional blister, head shake. If so, is there a good website to buy in bulk?

Definitely yes you will eliminate a lot of allergies. The blisters between the toes are called indigital cyst. Very common on web feet dogs. Even though they’re not swimmers. I’m in Canada so I will let the others answer you where to buy. Also would be good what area you live. Regarding the head shaking, most probably it’s a yeasty ear. What is he eating now? Everyone that’s feeding raw so far are all satisfied. I feed both mind a raw diet. Both are doing great. Have you looked into the ear if it’s black or basically guk, grimed etc?
[MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION] [MENTION=2894]2BullyMama[/MENTION]

 

[Cbrugs]

Raw can definitely help but it won’t “cure” environmental allergies. I’m a member of a local raw food co-op but I also order online from Raw Fed K9. They have quite a few proteins, decent pricing and free shipping.


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[Epc2188]

I live on long island new york. The ears aren't gunky just the one ear is pink. We just put him on royal canin hydrolyzed protein and just give him apples and sweet potatoes for the past month. His itchiness i would say is about 75% gone but its still present. If the paw flares up ill do a salt soak or an anti fungal shampoo soak.

 

[helsonwheels]

I live on long island new york. The ears aren't gunky just the one ear is pink. We just put him on royal canin hydrolyzed protein and just give him apples and sweet potatoes for the past month. His itchiness i would say is about 75% gone but its still present. If the paw flares up ill do a salt soak or an anti fungal shampoo soak.

Ohhhh we are no fans of royal canin whatsoever. All grains. Sadly you’re going to make it worse down the road feeding him that or science hill or anything that has to do with purina. Simply go raw. Now for the ear, get a higher quality lavender essential oil like DoTerra or Young Living, 2 drops on a cotton ball n swipe the inner ear. Get a new cotton ball n repeat. DO NOT put oil directly into the ear drum. Simply clean above the canal. Oil seeps on it’s own. Do it for a week then once a month as maintenance.
[MENTION=7064]mer55[/MENTION] lives in FL. Might be able to help you where to find bulk raw food... if not I would go with what [MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION] mentioned above. But definitely get him off RC.. at least go with Acana Duck till you find your raw in bulk.

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/07/17/feather-meal.aspx

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/what-royal-canin-reps-are-selling-to-vets/

 

[Epc2188]

Ok ill try raw fed k9...hes about 48-50lbs...did i see 2% of his bodyweight per day? Or per meal (2x a day)

 

[Epc2188]

Also, any soecific kind of protein bulldogs do best on? Chixken, beef, pork etc

 

[Dollys Owner]

2% of 50 pounds would be 1 pound a day, so feed him half a pound twice daily to start and see if he gains or loses weight. I would start with duck for a month, then add one protein a month. Rabbit is a lower allergy protein too. Other ones you'll have to try. Chicken is the most common one to cause allergies.

 

[Cbrugs]

I’d say 2-3% depending on how active he is. Start with 2% and if he starts losing weight, give more (assuming he’s not overweight). You might have to play around around bit to find the right amount.


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[helsonwheels]

Great advice above. Also make sure you rotate proteins. I prefer doing one at a time for a month then switch to another protein. It’s easier to monitor IF he develops an allergy towards that specific protein. Both my dogs eat chicken as they were introduced chicken as pups. But start that later so his paws n ears are cleared up. Very rare if fed raw they’ll get allergies. But you still can have that “one” . You can also make your own. Really not complicated. Also good to know if you run out or orders slow etc... My raw is only meat, organs n no fruits veggies etc. I rather control myself the portion of fiber. At supper time I always have veggies in MY meals. While I’m preparing my human meals they both get the veggies I’ll be eating in that meal. I do add to their meals EVOO about every second day n there’s also hemp added in their food. Here’s an example of the ratio that’s already in their meals. Btw tripe has the most probiotics which all dogs needs. You also can buy it frozen at your pet shop. It’s the Green smelly one. You semi thaw it n cut up in pieces as a snack. I re-freeze it n have them handy. Be aware it smells. You get use to it...eventually... lol

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https://dogsfirst.ie/raw-faq/raw-diet-for-dogs/

https://www.darwinspet.com/probiotics-prebiotics-dog/

https://hare-today.com/raw_food_ratio_calculator

 

[Epc2188]

Thanks for the input...im looking at the raw fed k9...bit pricey..with the health insurance i pay a month i gotta think about the raw if thats the going rate

 

[2BullyMama]

Thanks for the input...im looking at the raw fed k9...bit pricey..with the health insurance i pay a month i gotta think about the raw if thats the going rate

I live in PA and but from a local source in the Pocono area.
I rotate between duck, turkey, rabbit and tuna.


https://healthierpets.net/store/


You will pay more for raw, but you will be at the vet for less reasons.


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[Epc2188]

Would i be able to buy in bulk from my butcher? I feel like i could get more for the money that way? Is raw dog food didferent from raw people food? Sorry if that question is stupid

 

[Cbrugs]

Would i be able to buy in bulk from my butcher? I feel like i could get more for the money that way? Is raw dog food didferent from raw people food? Sorry if that question is stupid

Yes it’s different. Dogs need bone and organ meat. You can do it yourself but you can’t give just meat otherwise it’s not balanced. The ratio is 80% meat, 10% bone and 10% organ.


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[Epc2188]

Gotcha ok...this bulk place i looked up “bulkrawdogfood” Minimum order is 500 lbs looks like it would come out to bout 900 bucks.