Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 3/9/2011

Question
I have an American Bulldog 5 years old. He is allergic to almost everything, grass, bark, weeds, wheat, rice, and a number of other things. He was tested at U of Illinois. He eats only duck and potato food, only treat is raw meat or marshmellow. He is currently on Atopica and Ketokenozal. My concern is the side effects of these, vommiting, still itching,and wondering if there are any other treatments to think about.

Answer
Bulldog vitamins; American bulldog skin issues;
Atopica review for itchy American bulldog;

Hi - POOR little American Bulldog !  Looks like you are using a new drug that has the LESSER of two Evils ---  Steroids****
I have heard good and bad on the Atopica... ( Nothing awful-)
Yes, I have some alternatives to th Ketokenozal / Natural Options.
PLEASE don't make any changes to the medications unless you talk to your VET.
They may need to wean your dog off slowly.

I would love to see your dog take PEARLS -  It's a Probiotic -  a bit of an alternative to the Ketokenozal.  It's not as strong because it is Natural.
SEE here:  I would give 1 per day for 120 days.
HELPS get Control of excessive Yeast.
http://astore.amazon.com/asthpenu-20/detail/B0012N5EHS


The Second thing I would refer you to is some Colloidal Silver -  This is short term - give 1-2 dosages for about 90 days.
It's a anti-viral & anti-fungal.
All Natural and Very safe.
No adverse effects -  
You can use this for 90 days and then off for 60 days:
After that, back on for 90 days -
SEE here:  
http://www.gaia-naturals.com/buy-colloidal-silver/



SEE this Supplement:  We have had great luck with it:
Life's Abundance:  all HOLISTIC/  Natural
Not sold in stores-  They do give  30 day money back guarantee.
HELPS reduce the itching and scratching.
The can be taken at the same time you give the Atopica....
This is not a drug:
Take a look here:  I have 100s of clients using Life's Abundance skin and coat:

http://www.lifesabundance.com/Pets/Supplements/DogSkinCoat.aspx?realname=2006642...


AS far as the Vomiting.... As you VET if you can use Tagament 1 time per day or Pepcid.
Many pets are on this minor drug and it helps to resuce the stomach acids.  He may be making more acids becasue of the drug.
ASK first because some drugs can't be given with others.

I hope this has helped?

Keep me posted.
My private e-mail
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803-424-2312   ( call any time)
Marie Peppers LPN MA

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