My 3 year black lab was just diagnosed with
food allergies. The vet thinks that Nixa is allergic
to her Hill's Science Diet chicken based diet.
The vet has put her on a novel
diet of duck and potato. Nixa will be on this
diet for at least 3 months. If Nixa is outbreak
free for 3 months, then she will be transitioned
off the novel diet onto a lamb and rice based diet.

I have taken away all of Nixa's chew bones and treats.
Nixa will miss those. And her health is the most important.

Does anyone have any experience with a novel
diet of duck and potato and then transitioning
to a different diet?

Any thoughts, advice are greatly appreciated.

Renee (Nixa's mom)

I have taken away all of Nixa's chew bones and treats.
Nixa will miss those. And her health is the most important.

Baby carrots are a good treat for dogs. They are sweet and crunchy.

Does anyone have any experience with a novel
diet of duck and potato and then transitioning
to a different diet?

Why not go with Hills Z/D. Our dogs have been on it since it came out a few
years ago and it has literally saved our one dog's life. Our patients at our
clinic who have also gone to Z/D have had nothing but praise for it. Has
saved the shots and steroids to treat the derm symptoms by taking the
proteins that are allergy producing and hydrolizing them during the
manufacture of the food. If you do go on that, for a treat, keep some in a
zipper bag and keep it in the freezer. Doggies love a couple frozen nuggets
for a treat.

-Sharon

"R. Zimmerman" wrote in message
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If Nixa is outbreak
free for 3 months, then she will be transitioned
off the novel diet onto a lamb and rice based diet.

Does anyone have any experience with a novel
diet of duck and potato and then transitioning
to a different diet?

Renee (Nixa's mom)

Because I sell my dog treats at markets, I have the opportunity to talk
directly with lots of customers about their pups' dietary needs. Have known
more than a few on duck and potato food. Don't recall any being
transitioned back to lamb and rice after allergies clear. On the other
hand, I hear about lots of dogs who've become allergic to lamb and rice
food.

For treats, with your vet's approval, you may consider occasional bits of
fruits and veggies. My little CJ dances and twirls just to get a frozen
blueberry or raspberry and thinks she's hit paydirt when I give her a
steamed edamame, out of the pod, of course. : )

I know someone who got a list of vet-approved herbs/spices/veggies to add to
her dog's dry food, which she grinds, mixes with water and bakes into bone
shaped treats. Gives the pup some different tastes. Your vet may want to
be strict about Nixa's food program, however, until she's stabilized.

Best wishes,
Annette

stop baking before you reply

Gosh yes...we've had our fair share of food allergic dogs.

Our Ebony was THE worst.
Her only treats were a commercial product of dried Lamb Liver. that is all
she could have.
I discovered she ws allergic to chicken while I was feeding her a raw diet.
I switched her to the beef raw diet and she improved, however she lost alot
of weight.
I also discovered she was allergic to oatmeal but tolerated Organic brown
rice. I was able to get her on Solid gold Millenia and she is still on this
today, according to her new owners.

According to the Canine Dermatologist I took her to, once you introduce a
new food, if they do not react within 3 days, they will be fine.

Duck and potato is great as is the Venison and rice that Natural Balance
produce.
If you are trying to find out what the dog is allergic to, feed no
extras...no fruit or veggies. Then introduce one new food at a time. After 3
days if no problems..try something else.

Good Luck...it's tough, I know.

--
Carol J
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of BC
www.csrbc.org
"R. Zimmerman" wrote in message
...
My 3 year black lab was just diagnosed with
food allergies. The vet thinks that Nixa is allergic
to her Hill's Science Diet chicken based diet.
The vet has put her on a novel
diet of duck and potato. Nixa will be on this
diet for at least 3 months. If Nixa is outbreak
free for 3 months, then she will be transitioned
off the novel diet onto a lamb and rice based diet.

I have taken away all of Nixa's chew bones and treats.
Nixa will miss those. And her health is the most important.

Does anyone have any experience with a novel
diet of duck and potato and then transitioning
to a different diet?

Any thoughts, advice are greatly appreciated.

Renee (Nixa's mom)