hydrolyzed protein dog food ( food allergies and tear stains)

Baer Rios · Feb 12, 2019

Has anyone ever had their frenchie on a hydrolyzed protein vet prescribed? Im thinking of giving it a shot to try an pinpoint any food allergies since my little guy seems to suck on his leg a lot. The weird part is he only does it at night. Any recommendations on brands? I currently have him on Fromm adult salmon but, wanted to give the hydrolyzed a try. I also heard it would help with tear stains. I've been having trouble with that as well. We wipe his eyes sometimes three times a day. We use a medicated wipe, than a dry wipe, and than add coconut oil.

Cbrugs · Feb 13, 2019

I have not and am personally not a fan of vet prescribed foods. I narrowed foods down by trial and error.

2bullymama · Feb 13, 2019

Not a fan.. those food are all fillers .. no real food to be had

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Alice Kable · Feb 13, 2019

I guess I don't get the connection between food allergies and sucking on his leg. One of our English Bulldogs did suck and knead his front paws mostly at night. I thought it was because he was bottle fed as a baby and didn't get enough sucking, but it could be like some kids suck their thumbs while most don't. We have had blood tests done to identify food allergies. The tests aren't perfect but they offer a guide to what foods should be eliminated.