Allergy Issue!!!

Star&Shadow · 11-24-2012, 12:13 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm having a little allergy issue with Star my 4 year old white boxer. She gets these strange red patches by her butt every now and then and also bumps on her back that feel and look like scabs... She has been eating hypoallergenic food (Purina DRM) for about 5months that has helped out a lot but hasnt completely solved the problem. Has anyone ever delt with something like this with their boxers ?!

**GoudasMom** · 11-24-2012, 02:36 PM

I wouldnt feed the Purina. Its first ingredient is Brewers Rice and it has brewers yeast in it. Two things that can really mess with some dogs. Personally I would try changing foods to see if that helps

Star&Shadow · 11-24-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoudasMom

I wouldnt feed the Purina. Its first ingredient is Brewers Rice and it has brewers yeast in it. Two things that can really mess with some dogs. Personally I would try changing foods to see if that helps

What kind of foods do you think may help?

**GoudasMom** · 11-24-2012, 06:37 PM

A totally grain free food such as Acana Regionals Grain Free, or Orijen those are my two top picks but there are other grain free less expensive foods...I just dont think they are as good. Got to dogfoodadvisor.com and look over the information there on different foods

af_wx_wife · 11-24-2012, 08:07 PM

Murphy is in the process to switching to a grain-free food. So far so good but we are still mixing it with her old stuff doing the switch over.

tdkent · 11-25-2012, 09:00 AM

Possibly try a lamb based food for skin allergies too. California Natural Lamb and Rice....but whatever you choose change the food slow, so you don't upset her tummy....

kauffma1 · 11-25-2012, 09:24 AM

Lorelei just in the last two months or so started getting really crusty and goopey eyes, and also started what sounds like a reverse snort. My vet told me this might be sneezing? She does it frequently, especially after she runs around in the backyard for a while. Have you guys ever heard of a boxer having seasonal allergies?
She has never had these issues before!

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2manydogs · 11-25-2012, 09:41 AM

Due to its location it looks like a flea allergy to me. Is she on any monthly treatments?

**GoudasMom** · 11-25-2012, 09:42 AM

Yes dogs and cats get seasonal allergies. Some good information here to read

How to Naturally Treat Seasonal Allergies

Star&Shadow · 11-25-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by af_wx_wife

Murphy is in the process to switching to a grain-free food. So far so good but we are still mixing it with her old stuff doing the switch over.

Thanks!!

11-24-2012, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Star&Shadow New User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 15	Allergy Issue!!! Hello everyone! I'm having a little allergy issue with Star my 4 year old white boxer. She gets these strange red patches by her butt every now and then and also bumps on her back that feel and look like scabs... She has been eating hypoallergenic food (Purina DRM) for about 5months that has helped out a lot but hasnt completely solved the problem. Has anyone ever delt with something like this with their boxers ?! __________________ Camila; **Star & Shadows mommy**

11-24-2012, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,833	I wouldnt feed the Purina. Its first ingredient is Brewers Rice and it has brewers yeast in it. Two things that can really mess with some dogs. Personally I would try changing foods to see if that helps __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

11-24-2012, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,833	A totally grain free food such as Acana Regionals Grain Free, or Orijen those are my two top picks but there are other grain free less expensive foods...I just dont think they are as good. Got to dogfoodadvisor.com and look over the information there on different foods __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

11-24-2012, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,439	Murphy is in the process to switching to a grain-free food. So far so good but we are still mixing it with her old stuff doing the switch over. __________________

11-25-2012, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
tdkent Power User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 535	Possibly try a lamb based food for skin allergies too. California Natural Lamb and Rice....but whatever you choose change the food slow, so you don't upset her tummy.... __________________

11-25-2012, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
kauffma1 New User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Lorelei just in the last two months or so started getting really crusty and goopey eyes, and also started what sounds like a reverse snort. My vet told me this might be sneezing? She does it frequently, especially after she runs around in the backyard for a while. Have you guys ever heard of a boxer having seasonal allergies? She has never had these issues before! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

11-25-2012, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,254	Due to its location it looks like a flea allergy to me. Is she on any monthly treatments? __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

11-25-2012, 09:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,833	Yes dogs and cats get seasonal allergies. Some good information here to read How to Naturally Treat Seasonal Allergies __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

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