Question by SuzieD: Sounds silly – but what is the best way to completely dry a dog (lab) after a bath or swimming?
My yellow lab is constantly getting yeast ear infections and also yeast skin infections. She is allergic to yeast, found in an intradermal skin test. She has been getting allergy shots for years, antihistamines, prednisone, baths, ear cleaning, ear drops, etc. The dermatologist just told me to try and get her as dry as possible after baths or swimming to try and avoid the yeast growing. I don’t think she would allow bow drying because of the noise – she is terrified of vacuum cleansers. I towel her off – but was wondering if any one had any more ideas? Very itchy dog.
She is 8 and just had a complete blood count, blood chemistry profile, and a thyroid check. It is done every year by either my vet or the dermatologist. Blood work 100% normal, including her thyroid levels.

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Answer by Beth F
do condition training until shems use to the blow dryer. Talk to a trainer about the best way to do this with your dog.

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Question by Berenice Sanchez: What is the best dry dog food for a lab who is loosing a lot of hair?
We just arrived to Japan a few months ago and my 16 month old black lab is loosing alot of hair. We went to a vet in town and they ran tests and said she was OK. We give her Eukanuba for healthy skin and coat and they said it could be her dog food is not giving her enough nutrients with this new climate change. They told me royal canin “Select Skin” is the best for her but the price for a 20kg bag runs around 101 US Dollars. I asked about science diet and they kept insisting on their brand. Is there an alternative dog food that would help my dog with her excessive hair loss or possible allergies to the new climate and not cost as much?
Thank you all for the info….I forgot to mention that my black lab is not spayed and she does have some bald spots around her neck

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I back up Roberts answer

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Question by Nicole, Nicole: What is the best sensitive skin shampoo for dogs?
I have two dogs. One pure breed blue Pitt, Ashley, (about 3 1/2 yrs old) and also a bull mastiff mix of some sort, Sticky, (about 4 1/2 yrs old). Sticky has always had skin problems since he was a puppy. My vet who i trust very much pretty much just said that some dogs have allergies to anything a human can, and believe me he has quite a few. Hes been pretty good since I’ve been using free&gentle detergents to wash his bedding in and since I’ve been feeding him Blue, and also had to change from stainless steel food bowls to ceramic because they gave him dog acne. But every time i give him a bath he breaks out in all these little bumps all over his body. It’s been going on for a couple of years now, and at first Ashley never had a reaction, but now or the past year she has been too. It’s weird, it’s almost like she caught it from him… not that i would think that’s possible, but it just seems weird to have the same reaction. He acts like he isn’t affected. but I know he has to be. Some times the bumps scab off every once in a while. I’ve tried soooo many different kinds of shampoos. Maybe it’s the way i wash them? I don’t know. I feel bad giving them baths but they get to stinky to skip them. If anyone has a suggestion, pleeaseee let me know what to do. Any brands of anything. Thanks!!!

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Answer by jigsaw
Sounds funny and it’s not even for dogs but I use Johnsons Baby Shampoo on all 4 of mine.

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Question by Dear Prudence: Can you please help me in choosing or making the best quality food for my dog?
I want to choose a HIGH QUALITY DIET for my dog. I’m willing to buy or make the food myself and cost is not an issue; I simply want the best possible diet for my best friend. I am confused by the information on the net, much of which is contradictory. One source makes a recommendation and another discounts it.

I am looking for experienced and highly knowledgable opinions! Thanks!

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–5 y.o., active lhasa.

–Generally healthy, but sometimes has mucousy stool which I haven’t correlated to a source. He also sneezes a lot and has runny nose and eyes. Doc says this is allergy, however I suspect it is a result of his smashed in muzzle. No allergy meds have helped and present in every season.

–He is a very picky eater; historically I have mixed in a bit of cooked ground beef or turkey or broth with his kibble.

–Also need recommendation for a good quality treat that I can buy or make. He likes cruncy biscuits but most sources say flour, wheat, etc is bad.

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Answer by Mikaila
try the wellness brand my dog loves it

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Question by river85715: What all-natural, holistic foods and treats are best for my dogs?
I own to small poodles. I am interested in going all natural, herbal, holistic (whatever the proper terms are). My goal is to feed my dogs treats and foods that will be the best nutrition and serve as a method of preventitive health care. I want to prevent infections, cancers, allergies, etc, etc through the foods and treats I use. I have done some research and I am hearing about cranberries, blueberries, and coconut oils as treats. But I would benefit from the advice of people who are actually doing this. Please share with me your stories and experiences. What really works?

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Answer by Pack Leader
Well raw diets are the best for your dogs to eat but if you are talking about dry dog food then food from the Nutura company is the best they have Innova Evo, Orijen, California Natural, along with some other foods. Yes feeeding the berries you mentioned are great dog treats. I also like to feed carrots and apples as treats too.

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