Foods without Corn and Potato

[sjpfrimodig]

Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and would love any info you guys could give. I've got a 3 year old Pit mix who is my only child and therefore my world :) I got him as a rescue when he was just a pup and have been trying different foods ever since. I think I've isolated corn and potato (white, but I've steered clear from sweet now as well) as the main culprits of his issues (diarrhea, severe itchyness, redness, hives, flakey skin) I had him on Solid Gold Hundnflocken for about a year with no issues and then all of a sudden he just started having explosive diarrhea. I'd put him on a rice and chicken diet for a few days and it would clear up. I would then start him back on his hundnflocken and a couple days later it would come back. So I don't know if he's got issues with Lamb now or what...I've switched him to Solid Gold Millenia and his digestive issues have cleared but now he's got mild itchy flakey skin. When he was on hundnflocken he looked like a movie star - shiny, bright, clear skin and coat. I'm so frustrated...I really can't feed a raw diet right now - I know that would probably be best for him...can I get some suggestions on dry food? Thanks!!

[malluver1005]

Hello, I suggest you look at California Natural. It's a kibble with minimal ingredients and great for finding the cause of many problems...

[spookychick13]

I know we probably sound like crazy fanatics, but have you thought about going raw?

[malluver1005]

I know we probably sound like crazy fanatics, but have you thought about going raw?

Re-read his post...

[CorgiPaws]

As far as kibble goes, I also recommend looking into California Natural. It's great for allergies and figuring out what exactly the problem ingredient is. I don't, however, feel that one formuls of one dog food is a suitable forever diet for a dog, and that's where you'd be left even afer figuring out which formula "works" so if you are set on sticking with kibble, please consider supplementing with a variety of fresh meats, either raw or cooked, whichever you are more comfortable with. (raw holds more nutrients, but some people are more comfortable cooking it)


Home prepared diets (be it raw or cooked) are the ONLY way to know EXACTLY what your dog is eating.

[spookychick13]

Re-read his post...

Oops!

Clearly I haven't had enough coffee yet.

[GermanSheperdlover]

I have to agree with California Natural. My dog liked the lamb more than the chicken, but to each his own. Good stuff and his coat well do great on this food and if it doen't then I suggest that thier is more to his story than food.

[Unosmom]

the 2 that I can think of would be Horizon legacy (they use pea starch) and Natures Variety Instinct (use tapioca)

But it sounds like raw may be a good option for you since there are no grains/straches involved.

[ILoveDogs]

they sell pre-packaged raw diets as well as freeze dried raw kibble.

california natural is worth a shot.

[Jordan S.]

Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and would love any info you guys could give. I've got a 3 year old Pit mix who is my only child and therefore my world :) I got him as a rescue when he was just a pup and have been trying different foods ever since. I think I've isolated corn and potato (white, but I've steered clear from sweet now as well) as the main culprits of his issues (diarrhea, severe itchyness, redness, hives, flakey skin) I had him on Solid Gold Hundnflocken for about a year with no issues and then all of a sudden he just started having explosive diarrhea. I'd put him on a rice and chicken diet for a few days and it would clear up. I would then start him back on his hundnflocken and a couple days later it would come back. So I don't know if he's got issues with Lamb now or what...I've switched him to Solid Gold Millenia and his digestive issues have cleared but now he's got mild itchy flakey skin. When he was on hundnflocken he looked like a movie star - shiny, bright, clear skin and coat. I'm so frustrated...I really can't feed a raw diet right now - I know that would probably be best for him...can I get some suggestions on dry food? Thanks!!

Natures Variety Instinct. They use tapioca as the starch.