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sharon · 04-20-2008, 04:47 PM

my little Sophie, seems to have an allergy problem???
she went to the groomer today, (her first time) and she was so badly matted on the legs, that they had to cut her pretty short. I knwo the groomer very well, and trust her.
When i picked her up and she had wquestions for me...
what are you feeding her?
do you notice her itching or biting her legs alot?
She eats Prarie, and i havent Noticed her biting or itching (however i have 4 dogs here at home, so I just may not have noticed.)
I told her the food she eats, and she said the food issue she thought was okay, its a really good dog food., could be allergies to something else, polen, etc.
once again, i HATE to have to go to the vet and spend $500 plus jsut for testing. Is there any steps i can take BEFORE having to go to the vet for further advise?
They just nickel and dime you.
thanks so much!!

Suzy · 04-20-2008, 04:51 PM

I'm not familiar with Prairie-is there corn in that? It could be corn. Also, poultry, eggs, and wheat can also cause allergies. Check your label...if not, it could be the grass or other environmental factors outside.

sharon · 04-20-2008, 08:53 PM

poultry? i thought chicken, boiled is good for them. no?

04-20-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
sharon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: california Posts: 131	allergies my little Sophie, seems to have an allergy problem??? she went to the groomer today, (her first time) and she was so badly matted on the legs, that they had to cut her pretty short. I knwo the groomer very well, and trust her. When i picked her up and she had wquestions for me... what are you feeding her? do you notice her itching or biting her legs alot? She eats Prarie, and i havent Noticed her biting or itching (however i have 4 dogs here at home, so I just may not have noticed.) I told her the food she eats, and she said the food issue she thought was okay, its a really good dog food., could be allergies to something else, polen, etc. once again, i HATE to have to go to the vet and spend $500 plus jsut for testing. Is there any steps i can take BEFORE having to go to the vet for further advise? They just nickel and dime you. thanks so much!! __________________ Sharon

04-20-2008, 04:51 PM	#2
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I'm not familiar with Prairie-is there corn in that? It could be corn. Also, poultry, eggs, and wheat can also cause allergies. Check your label...if not, it could be the grass or other environmental factors outside. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

04-20-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
sharon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: california Posts: 131	poultry? i thought chicken, boiled is good for them. no? __________________ Sharon