Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 2/14/2011

Question
why does r dog chew at his paws and gets sores on them all the time? he also gets sore like lumps just under his skin and has real bad ears? we clean his ears and take good care of his pawsbut nothing changes. he is abt 4 yrs old.he eats iams pro active dry dog food sum table food such as beef and noodles,hamb and cheese,not sure if that is bad for him?looking into a grain free dog food,what do u suggest?

Answer
Hi John,  Sorry your American Bulldog has such discomfort!  You may want to have a Vet take a look at the ears and check them out for infection.
Yes, a low grain or grain-free food would be great.  
Here are some Tips:

Pure salmon oil - just 1 tablespoon per day
( great for skin and coat)
I get mine from here:  Pure Alaska Salmon
Artic Paws Salmon oil
http://astore.amazon.com/asthpenu-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=53


WAFER - TREAT - Supplement:

A GREAT Skin Healer and Allergy Blaster
1 per day - All Natural:
see here:
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html


FOOD:

Some great grain-free foods:
Take a look at all the Great Choices:

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/best-grain-free-dog-foods/best-grai...


This is an excellent Probiotic /
HELPS to get rid of Ear Yeast  ( Helps with ear infections)
You can give 1 per day for 90 days.
This is not a drug/ Natural

http://astore.amazon.com/asthpenu-20/detail/B0012N5EHS


Ok, Please call the VET if the inside of your dog's ears has drainage and pus.
He may need a medication from the local Vet.

Hope this helps!


Marie Peppers LPN MA
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