Fish oil in food and clotting time

[Owned by Fiona]

After getting great advice on YT, I have decided to spay my little 2lb 8oz Fiona. I am currently switching her food to Blue Buffalo and plan to start her on fish oil after her spay. Members have told me that the fish oil increases the clotting time so I should not use it before her surgery. I am hoping that the food I chose has fish oil and other great stuff in it and I was wondering will the food cause the same effect that the oil would? Is there enough to make a difference? Hope there is enough to help her coat and skin and not change her blood.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Owned by Fiona

After getting great advice on YT, I have decided to spay my little 2lb 8oz Fiona. I am currently switching her food to Blue Buffalo and plan to start her on fish oil after her spay. Members have told me that the fish oil increases the clotting time so I should not use it before her surgery. I am hoping that the food I chose has fish oil and other great stuff in it and I was wondering will the food cause the same effect that the oil would? Is there enough to make a difference? Hope there is enough to help her coat and skin and not change her blood.

honestly i would not switch food and do spay i would hold off keep things the same as that is alot for the body to go through wait until she is healed after then switch food unless it is absolutely necessary

[Owned by Fiona]

Originally Posted by dwerten

honestly i would not switch food and do spay i would hold off keep things the same as that is alot for the body to go through wait until she is healed after then switch food unless it is absolutely necessary

I am switching her food because she has extreme dry skin and has scratched some of her hair out. I really need to find a way to relieve some of her discomfort asap. If this last she may be a bald yorkie! Both seem to be necessary and I need to do both now. It may be a few weeks before the spay, I am scheduling it on tues. I switched her food on Friday.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Owned by Fiona

I am switching her food because she has extreme dry skin and has scratched some of her hair out. I really need to find a way to relieve some of her discomfort asap. If this last she may be a bald yorkie! Both seem to be necessary and I need to do both now. It may be a few weeks before the spay, I am scheduling it on tues. I switched her food on Friday.

ok then that makes sense is she itching a little less now? it takes about 12 weeks to really kick in though

[Owned by Fiona]

Originally Posted by dwerten

ok then that makes sense is she itching a little less now? it takes about 12 weeks to really kick in though

Actually she does seem to be scratching less. May be wishful thinking though. I figure it will take a while to see results in her fur but hopefully just a small amount of time before she isn't quite as itchy. I have changed shampoos, conditioners, amounts of baths, water tempature, etc. So with all that she should improve rather quickly (I hope). She sure does seem to be happier. She has so much energy now. She has been barking, dancing and wagging her tail alot!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Owned by Fiona

Actually she does seem to be scratching less. May be wishful thinking though. I figure it will take a while to see results in her fur but hopefully just a small amount of time before she isn't quite as itchy. I have changed shampoos, conditioners, amounts of baths, water tempature, etc. So with all that she should improve rather quickly (I hope). She sure does seem to be happier. She has so much energy now. She has been barking, dancing and wagging her tail alot!

great news allergies are the worst

[Owned by Fiona]

Originally Posted by dwerten

great news allergies are the worst

Yes they are! I have severe allergies to just about everything, so Fiona fits right in here. Thanks for the advice!

[hugz4all4]

It took me to going compeletly grain free before my dogs stopped being itchy and it does take at least a month to see the full results of the food.
I didnt know about the fish oil have effects on clotting, thanks for sharing that.... again.. learn something new everyday..
Hope the new food switch works for sweet little Fiona..

[Owned by Fiona]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

It took me to going compeletly grain free before my dogs stopped being itchy and it does take at least a month to see the full results of the food.
I didnt know about the fish oil have effects on clotting, thanks for sharing that.... again.. learn something new everyday..
Hope the new food switch works for sweet little Fiona..

Thanks! I didn't know about the clotting until someone on YT told me. Won't have even thought to ask. It is amazing that she hasn't scratched all day today! I have been watching her close, but that is not hard she follows me everywhere. I am sure it will take a while to see the full results in her hair and skin but at least now it can grow back without her scratching it out!!

[YorkieMom6]

Awww, I hope Fiona continues to improve. We are thinking of her and sending her Giant Puppy Kisses

[Owned by Fiona]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Awww, I hope Fiona continues to improve. We are thinking of her and sending her Giant Puppy Kisses

Thank you! I really think she is on her way to getting better. We have really changed alot and she seems so happy the last few days. Only wish I had realized and done something sooner!!