I was so delighted to know of another long time listener, but so frustrated for her little pooch. Here’s what Mirla in Levittown New York wrote in:
I’ve been listening to the podcasts since the show started. We actually met one time at a pet fair in Long Island. I would love to get a book plate for my DOG BIBLE. My doggie’s name is Sammy, he’s a 3 and a half year old Cockerpoo. Can we get a book plate for my sister’s Dog Bible too, please. Her dogs are Max and Charlie.
I will probably call your show soon. My doggie had awful allergies and we’re tried everything to help him stop itching. We did the food trial, temeril-p, medicated baths, derm caps, allergy shots. We even had our carpets removed hoping that would help and it hasn’t. The allergy test said it was mostly environmental-related. He’s basically allergic to dust and some type of grasses. Can you think of something I can do to help him find some relief?
Mirla- So sorry for all the effort you have made without success to give Sammy some relief. There are a few things you need to do immediately and the first is to stop all commercial food and cook for him. My Blog and Q&A have suggestions on how to do that easily – there is also The Ultimate Pet Food Guide, a very good book. You cannot underestimate the problems that commercial foods can cause in some dogs. Order some Platinum Performance supplement to put in the home cooked food (I am sending you a sample and brochure) to be sure he’ll be getting a balanced complete diet. Next, you need to get him on Nordic Naturals omega-3 fish oil right away – I am sending you a big packet with two samples of everything I believe in for you and your sister (along with the signed bookplates) but I am not even going to put in the little Nordic sample bottles because you need to get him a bottle of capsules or the oil RIGHT AWAY. These fatty acids have huge value for skin problems – the product you got (from your vet, I’ll bet) is not 100% fish oil from Norwegian waters, tested by their government, filtered and guaranteed pure and fresh – it’s quite another thing. Your sister’s dogs should get on it right away, too – it is an overall health tonic Then you need to either call in to my other radio show CAT CHAT® at 8 PM precisely on Wednesday April 29th when Dr John Gordon (my Official Dermatologist) will be a guest – you don’t need Sirius radio to call in. Just call 866-675-6675 and I will let you consult with him on the air. Alternately, his contact information is on my website and you can contact his office, send them whatever tests result they might need, and you can hear what he suggests.
To say that you need pet insurance is an understatement – please tell me you already have it from listening to DOG TALK®??
Tracie
The Dog Bible
I am really in desperate need of some help. My doggie, a 5 year old Cavalier is terribly itchy. She won’t stop no matter what I do. ( I’m
somewhat limited, cause I have had a brain-tumor and it paralized my
right side).
Anyway, can you please help me. I have tried everything and she still
itches.
Thanks so much.
Tylene Kirkman
I will bet you anything you’re feeding her an all-kibble diet – and maybe even a brand I wouldn’t be happy about. Please read all the things I’ve written about dog nutrition on my blog – and look at the blog entry from the Cavalier owner who is cooking for her pet. Please get your Cavvie on a true quality diet – get some omega-3 fish oil in her diet and some real meat, from a can or your dinner plate. Let me know if that itching doesn’t stop!