AchillesOwner
Novitiate
Hello, I’m new here and I don’t know if I’m doing this thread or forum thing right or not so I apologize in advance. I have lots of concerns for my Dobie but I don’t know if everyone wants it to be in one post since it would be a very long post but I’ll just start with his skin or fur and allergies. I have a two year intact old red Doberman who has skin problems. His fur is constantly coming out, clear discharged from his nose and sneezes here and there (telling you this since I think its allergies). He use to have bad dandruff which isn’t as bad as it was before but sometimes comes back a little. I had tried coconut oil in food and skin for the dandruff (stopped doing it) but has gone away now and is replaced with the fur lost. The fur lost isn’t to the point where he has patches of skin showing, the fur lost is just very noticeable thing when petting him. I have tried hypo-allergenic grooming wipes and deodorizing spritz from earth bath to help keep his fur conditioned. I had been feeding him Taste of the Wild; High Prairie which I had heard can be feed to dogs who have allergies. He’s been on it for a year now and none of these symptoms or problems have gone away. I have considered RAW or BARF feeding as I know this could help this and other problems but I just can’t find an online store or place near me that I can buy items in bulk and I’m very confused on how to start. I’m wondering if anyone knows an allergy sensitive kibble that could help improve his skin/fur? Also, would love to know if there’s a post on how to start RAW feeding or online stores that people use. Just wanted to say I have tried fromm dog food before I stayed with taste of the wild. I have also heard of fish oil in food..?