posted 10-20-2003 11:18 AM         

I am looking at solid gold lamb (could also possibly be allergic) and natures recipe

Her is solid gold ingredients
Lamb Meal | Ground Millet | Ground Brown Rice | Ground Barley | Menhaden Fish Meal | Canola Oil | Flaxseed Oil | Rice Bran | Garlic | Amaranth | Blueberries | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Taurine | Carotene | Choline Chloride | Calcium Carbonate | Vitamin E Supplement | Iron Proteinate | Vitamin A Supplement | Zinc Proteinate | Niacin Supplement | Folic Acid | Thiamine | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Manganese Proteinate | Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex | Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide |

and Natures recipe Venison Meal & Rice

Some dogs suffer from allergic reactions to certain food ingredients such as beef or chicken. These allergies are usually manifested through the skin, coat, ears and paws. Venison Meal & Rice is a complete and balanced diet specially formulated without beef, pork or dairy products for dietary-sensitive dogs, therefore promoting healthy skin and coats.

Unique venison meat protein source not commonly found in dog foods
Free of artificial preservatives, color and flavors; no sugars or dairy products
Managed omega 3 and 6 fatty acids promote healthy skin and coat
Copper proteinate, zinc and selenium for better absorption
Unique fiber source in dry dog food – tomato pomace
Available in 5 lb., 20 lb. and 40 lb. bags and in 13.2 oz. (374g) cans
Dry Food Ingredients:
Venison meal, rice, cracked pearled barley, oats, pea protein, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, and citric acid), animal digest, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), inositol, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, beta-carotene, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganous proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), yeast culture, yucca schidigera extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 22.0% Min
Crude Fat 10.0% Min
Crude Fiber 4.0% Max
Moisture 10.0% Max

Metabolizable Energy: 303 Kcal per standard 8-oz. cup (based on average analysis)

I live in a small town and dont have much options for allergy food, So I am looking for some input

posted 10-20-2003 11:30 AM         

California Natural Lamb Meal and Rice
Avoderm Lamb Meal and Rice

I know someone on this board loves the Avoderm product, and I believe it eliminated some itchiness and allergy problems.

California Natural is manufactured by the same company that does Innova, so maybe you can find it in your town? (Or the pet store could order it from the same supplier it already uses?)

Good luck, and hopefully others will have more info for you.