As far as Tino, he is still fighting the skin problems..and has a way to go. They want him on a grain free diet until this is resolved as grains can exasperate the problem. I might switch him from the Fromm's beef to chicken..a little less rich perhaps.
From: Pam Dean <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Pam blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis
Yes it is always higher $ when it is Vet prescribed. That I don't mind if it works. It has to be low in protein and grain free because unless you put your animal through all the allergy testing, you don't know what exactly they are allergic to. This is an elimination diet to rule out things. They were switched to that a couple of years when nothing else worked..and I have to say no more skin or stomach problems, excessive licking or scratching. The next step would be to try adding other things to their diet but as many stomach problems as Paco has had,,that is a scary scenario. I have been trying to add some Fromm's to Bino's diet and he has been tolerating it pretty well but it is pretty rich. I might try mixing the two for a while and see. Sometimes it is like playing russian
roulette.
From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Pam blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis
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It wasn't easy to find the breakdown on the web either. You would think that Royal Canin would list it on there site and they don't.
Well it is Far from being a high protein, especially since the first ingredient and the bulk of the food is potatoes. And it has a high water content like canned food. And very expensive! Another site wanted $9.00 more for the same bag size......the rip off!
The Fromm on the other hand is a very high protein and fat. I originally used a higher protein and fat food on Princess too when I first got her, because she was 8 pounds underweight, which is a lot for a small dog. Then once she was at her normal weight, I switched to a lower protein of 26% and fat 16% and she has been able to maintain her good weight and not over weight, she is all muscle, and no fat.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hypoallergenic Selected Protein Adult PV Dry Dog FoodItching skin, upset stomachs, and irritated bowels are no match for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hypoallergenic Selected Protein Adult PV Dry Dog Food! This healthy food for dogs is prescribed by veterinarians to alleviate symptoms
Dried potato, venison meal, potato protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, vegetable oil, fish oil, salt, DL-methionine, L-lysine, choline chloride, taurine, monosodium phosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, niacin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2), folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals (zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), rosemary extract, preserved with natural mixed tocopherols and citric acid.
Moisture (max): 10.00%
Crude Protein (min):19.50% Crude Fat (min): 10.00% Crude Fiber (max): 3.80% EPA (min): 0.1% DHA (min): 0.05% I have Gigi on Nutro Chicken & Rice & Oatmeal formula for sensitive stomachs. Chicken meal, ground rice, rice flour, rice bran, whole brown rice, chicken, poultry fat, oatmeal, pea proteinProtein 21%, Fat 12%, Fiber 5%, (low fiber is suppose to be good for sensitive stomachs and livers)
Her poop is smaller and softer on this one, which the say is better for their system. And she doesn't eat her poop with this one, like she did on other brands. That has also helped her to loose the excess weight.
JMO, but it sounds like Tino could use a good chicken based food with protein 26-27% and fat 16%. He should still be able to burn that off without loosing weight, and not be too rich for his system.
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From: Pam Dean
Date: 3/28/2012 8:03:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis Paco and Bino are on the Veterinary prescribed Royal Canine hypo-allergenic Venison and Potato because of skin and stomach allergies and I don't have the bag so clueless on the breakdown. But I think remembering in my senior mind that the fat content on the Venison and Potato was very low.. I put Tino on the Fromm grainfree to help build his immune system and bulk him up..but he is at a good weight now so probably will move him to the Royal Canine also.The Fromm seems to be a little rich for his tummy. I will have to monitor his weight tho because he is an energizer bunny and I don't want his weight to go down. The Fromm had 29.9% protein and 18% fat.
From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis
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