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duckling Member Posts: 21 |
posted 11-07-2003 09:41 AM
Does anyone know about giving fatty acid supplements to dogs with inhalant allergies? He's not terribly itchy, but does get inflamed ears every few months. The vet has suggested allergy shots (22 allergens), but I'd like to see if a supplement might help before starting him on that regimen. Should I look for one with Omega 3 only or both Omega 3 and 6? Any recommendations? Also, are there any risks to increasing fatty acid intake? Thanks so much! IP: Logged |
honeybear Member Posts: 373 |
posted 11-07-2003 10:14 AM
duckling, you mentioned allergy shots, has she actually been test yet? if she has itchy ears and sounds like it may be a food allergy instead of an inhalent allergy. those supplements are very good but you can give to much. Please do a search here on the thread "food for thought" tons of stuff there that can help Honeybear IP: Logged |
duckling Member Posts: 21 |
posted 11-07-2003 11:15 PM
Thanks for the reply! Yep, both the food and inhalant results have come back. No food sensitivities, but many inhalant allergies. (In fact, one of them is cotton -- any suggestions on plush dog toys without cotton?) Does anyone happen to know about Omega 3 vs. 6, or how to insure that I don't over-supplement? I'll be speaking to my vet about this as well, but I was hoping to hear from anyone who has prior knowledge/experience. Thanks again! IP: Logged |
GoodboysBaddogs Member Posts: 217 |
posted 11-08-2003 12:16 AM
Omega 3 & 6 EFA's are only for skin & coat issue's if i remember right. I don't think it'll take care of an allergin(s). I'd say, if your dogs skin & coat is dull, dry, flaky, or simply jsut not normal from the allergic problem(s), this would be a secondary-infection/result from the allergen(s). And yes, try choosing one w/ both balanced 3 & 6 EFA's. I think it's like 4:1. Omega 9 can be helpfull too. Try using EFA's made from majority "natural" fish oils, like cod-oil, or salmon oil. Moreover, if it is a skin & coat problem, i'd recommend using a natural food supplement like Wellness Super5Mix Supplement, can't forget about the wonders of flax-seed. Ummmm, also try Nature's Variety Prarie Whole Food Blend Supplement. Lastly, maybe try something like Miising Link. These are all in the powdered form, and "i" believe that thee work A-LOT better than giving a vitamin or Pill like form, especially if your feeding kibble. And, if your feeding a generic type kibble, try switching to a "human-grade" type, so it's liked to be called. Anybutt , check out Maisey's post on "FOOD FOR THOUGHT"... Great Links! Good-Luck. IP: Logged |
duckling Member Posts: 21 |
posted 11-08-2003 01:19 AM
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm feeding Wellness Super5Mix (dry), but I haven't really looked into food supplements. The Super5Mix supplement sounds great, but my dog tends to pick at his food. I'm wary of mixing in things that call for a "daily dose" as he might not eat all of it. Do you think this might be a problem? By the way, have you heard anything good or bad about Old Mother Hubbard's line of chewable tablets? http://www.omhpet.com/dogs/dogs_supplements.html Thanks again! IP: Logged |
GoodboysBaddogs Member Posts: 217 |
posted 11-08-2003 11:51 PM
DUCKLING: What kind of Wellness-dry-dog-food are you feeding? IP: Logged |
duckling Member Posts: 21 |
posted 11-09-2003 01:27 AM
I'm feeding Wellness's chicken formula for adult dogs right now as well as a joint supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and vitamin C. However, I might switch him to the fish and sweet potato formula, as he keeps wanting to eat the neighbor's fishy cat food. I'm also hoping that the fish-based protein might contain more fatty acids, though I would imagine that the chicken formula has been fortified with them as well. I'm thinking about starting him on digestive enzymes and/or food supplement, but I've been concerned about whether this might result in over-supplementation. There aren't any problems with his coat and skin (aside from his ears, which periodically have trouble) so I'm wondering if he really needs more fatty acids in a concentrated form. I think I'll look into balanced, all-around supplements like the ones you mentioned rather than the supplements that have fatty acids only. (I'm also searching for info about good digestive supplements, if anyone has any opinions about those!) And thanks for the tip, I hadn't thought of putting the powdered form directly into his mouth! YES, I totally agree: allergies are not fun! IP: Logged |
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