Hello, I'm new here and tried to use the search engine, but too many results came in for what I was wanting to ask. I've done some reading and would really like to be part of the forum. I was referred a few months ago by another member here.
I guess it's no use to ask about whether or not the raw food diet is good, because there is so many people for and against it, with good vets on both sides of the argument.
My problem is that my female 4.5 year old yellow lab always gets these ear infections, once or twice / year. At first, the vet told us that it was because moisture was trapped inside. Then another holistic vet (expensive!) said to leave it alone and it should heal itself. Then it got so bad, we brought it back to our old vet and he said that the ears almost sealed up! Very bad!! I hate the amount this is costing and the pain she has to go through when this happens.
Having to give her antibiotics and medicine so often bothers me much more than what it costs to take her to the vet. I just want my lab to be healthy and happy.
My 4 year old male dobie licks her ears sometimes and sometimes his saliva can cause irritation, even on my skin. The vet said that it was not this, but I'm not sure. Now the vet is saying it could be food allergies. I am currently feeding her the raw food diet, with human grade meats and vegetables from a good reputable supplier. The vet recommended a hypoallergenic kibble food diet. Does anyone have good experience or advice? I'd hate to feed her anything bad.
Thank you for reading!
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