mooki Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hi all Does anyone have any recommendations for good dry food for staffys, especially ones with skin problems? I have 2 staffy's who have both recently gone off their dry food (they currently eat Advance). I thought it might be worthwhile trying a different brand to see if that sparks their interest a bit! Many thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 My boy developed allergies to chicken a while ago so we changed him to Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach and that is brilliant. Cleared his issues right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooki Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 My boy developed allergies to chicken a while ago so we changed him to Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach and that is brilliant. Cleared his issues right up. Thanks Bundyburger, I'll check that one out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I have a bully with sensitive skin and used to feed Advance,( my other 2 are still on it as i like it), but i have been trying "VANs" for the last few months with raw chicken mince and she loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Sardines in oil, and other oily fish such as mackeral do wonders for skin, failing that try supplementing the food with Omega 3,6,9 oils and zinc for healing. Oats are also soothing, inside and out. Stay away from the mainstream meats and go for novel proteins such as turkey, fish, roo etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 yes, i give my bully a tin of sardines in oil everyday, has made a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I love Holistic Select Fish for my SBT, the fish Taste of the Wild is fab too. Her coat is so glossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOCTRL Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Our stafford had a lot of skin issues not long after we got him. We changed from what the breeder recommended to Black Hawk Puppy and he's thrived on it. I totally recommend you give it a try (though every dog is different, there's no wonder food!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooki Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks all! Love the sardine idea.. smelly but would be really good for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 My boy has tuna in olive oil as well as sardines for a change. If I have salmon, he will eat that to (bit expensive but he only has some when I do)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 What if the allergies have nothing to do with food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 If symptoms persist ... see your vet LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Skin troubles are a headache What did your vet say ? Changing diet won't help a lot if there are things happening which are not an 'allergic reaction' What will help, IMO is getting a definite diagnosis , then changing diet /environment/management to assist healing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Cold pressed flax seed oil can have an anti-inflammatory effect on skin. My Stafford girl has been on an assortment over the years but I think the best was Hills prescription z/d low allergen, Royal Canin Hypoallergenic, and Eagle Pack Anchovy and Salmon. Now she seems to cope with Advance sensitive skin tuna and rice, but she is on daily anti-inflammatory drugs for arthritis so I think that has some sort of benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 If you have an SBT that has skin issues, you need to look at what you are putting on and in your dog. The following won't cure your dog if it does have a true allergy but it can go a long way in helping a dog that is sensitive. If you want to feed dry food, look for one that is "grain" free, in particualr wheat and neither Pro Plan or Advance are wheat free. Don't feed table scraps with grains in them. Eliminate treats such as Shamacko's from the diet. Aim to feed foods that are colour and preservative free, buy human grade mince and meaty bones. Think about your vaccination schedule ( there's a lot of reading on here regarding over vaccination ) Consider what chemcials you are putting on and in your dog when it comes to flea/tick/heartworm etc, if you are not in a heart worm area and do not have fleas in your yard, then you might like to reconsider monthly treatments. You can feed an omega 3/6/9 Use pieces of carrot, apples, home made dried liver and cooked chicken as training treats. Roo tails, whole lamb necks, chicken carcass, wings, necks, rabbit, brisket bone and turkey wings and legs can be fed to replace a meal or you might want to investigate going raw. You aren't going to fix a dog that has allergies and will need to go beyond seeing a vet and visit a specialist. SBT's that are prone to skin conditions are usually not very well bred and have come from parents/grandparents that were also prone to the same thing. I don't know what your plans are for your dog but I'd be eliminating him from the gene pool and making sure he doesn't reproduce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 If you have an SBT that has skin issues, you need to look at what you are putting on and in your dog. The following won't cure your dog if it does have a true allergy but it can go a long way in helping a dog that is sensitive. If you want to feed dry food, look for one that is "grain" free, in particualr wheat and neither Pro Plan or Advance are wheat free. Don't feed table scraps with grains in them. Eliminate treats such as Shamacko's from the diet. Aim to feed foods that are colour and preservative free, buy human grade mince and meaty bones. Think about your vaccination schedule ( there's a lot of reading on here regarding over vaccination ) Consider what chemcials you are putting on and in your dog when it comes to flea/tick/heartworm etc, if you are not in a heart worm area and do not have fleas in your yard, then you might like to reconsider monthly treatments. You can feed an omega 3/6/9 Use pieces of carrot, apples, home made dried liver and cooked chicken as training treats. Roo tails, whole lamb necks, chicken carcass, wings, necks, rabbit, brisket bone and turkey wings and legs can be fed to replace a meal or you might want to investigate going raw. You aren't going to fix a dog that has allergies and will need to go beyond seeing a vet and visit a specialist. SBT's that are prone to skin conditions are usually not very well bred and have come from parents/grandparents that were also prone to the same thing. I don't know what your plans are for your dog but I'd be eliminating him from the gene pool and making sure he doesn't reproduce. awesome advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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