cmeyer9424
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Hey!
So our little guy turned 1 this past weekend and were switching him over to adult food. We have him on Science Diet puppy small bites and I am wanting to try another brand of food. I took him to the vet a month ago because he has a brownish spot around his belly button as well as around his guy part. The vet informed me he had a yeast infection as well as a bacterial infection. He was on medicine for 3 weeks and was retested with clear result but the vet informed me that I should use unscented plain baby wipes to clean the area as well as his tear stains/face folds once to twice a day indefinitely.
He still has the brownish color but it is better. I want to try a different food for a couple of reasons. He still has the brownish color on his stomach, his tear stains are pretty heavy, he licks his paws and the inside of his thighs, which I've read can be a sign of irritation, and he sheds a TON! as well as scratches and rubs his face/eyes often. All of this leads me to believe he is allergic to something. The vet strongly suggests Science Diet but I think it's due to they may be sponsored or supported by them or something because they suggest that or prescription food... like is there not one other choice?!
Anyways, I have been reading about different types and am considering Fromms. A few members have said their Frenchies love the pork and peas with great results but it is grain free and the FDA is saying grain free can potentially lead to a heart disease called DCM but hasn't been confirmed so I am weary to try it. They offer other flavors that contain grain so that may be an option. I am open to suggestions!!
Thanks for any advice!
So our little guy turned 1 this past weekend and were switching him over to adult food. We have him on Science Diet puppy small bites and I am wanting to try another brand of food. I took him to the vet a month ago because he has a brownish spot around his belly button as well as around his guy part. The vet informed me he had a yeast infection as well as a bacterial infection. He was on medicine for 3 weeks and was retested with clear result but the vet informed me that I should use unscented plain baby wipes to clean the area as well as his tear stains/face folds once to twice a day indefinitely.
He still has the brownish color but it is better. I want to try a different food for a couple of reasons. He still has the brownish color on his stomach, his tear stains are pretty heavy, he licks his paws and the inside of his thighs, which I've read can be a sign of irritation, and he sheds a TON! as well as scratches and rubs his face/eyes often. All of this leads me to believe he is allergic to something. The vet strongly suggests Science Diet but I think it's due to they may be sponsored or supported by them or something because they suggest that or prescription food... like is there not one other choice?!
Anyways, I have been reading about different types and am considering Fromms. A few members have said their Frenchies love the pork and peas with great results but it is grain free and the FDA is saying grain free can potentially lead to a heart disease called DCM but hasn't been confirmed so I am weary to try it. They offer other flavors that contain grain so that may be an option. I am open to suggestions!!
Thanks for any advice!