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Cynthia (Lindstrom, Minnesota) on 04/06/2015

My 11-year old, 63 pound, female Golden Retriever has been suffering with constant itching, biting, licking, black "freckles" all over her belly and armpits, hot spots, ear infections, and now has been off her food for two days. She wakes me at night with constant itching and biting. Yes, I have tried EVERYTHING...allergy diagnoses and shots, prednisone, literally thousands of dollars worth of "vet" directed remedies. My poor girl just got worse. I do have an anti fungal ear wash, but there is no odor or red gunk in her ears now.

Today, I bought her Orijen adult, grain and as low carb kibble I could find. I used some raw food in her night meal (which she ate with gusto), I used filtered water in her dish and added a capful of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar to her water dish. I will bathe her tomorrow, and rinse her with some 1/2 water - 1/2 ACV - and leave it on.

Big changes for her. I hope for the best and will post as this new procedure for her progresses. I am HOPING it gives her some relief.

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Replied By Cyn (Lindstrom, Minnesota) on 04/07/2015

Just a note to clarify...GRAIN free and low carb kibble along with raw food.
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Replied By Angie (Orange City, Fl) on 06/07/2015

Did it work? I'm having a similar problem with my German shepherd.
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Replied By Cath (Lancashire) on 07/25/2015

Please note you should never feed raw food along with kibble as the stomach digests these foods at a different rate. Apple cider vinegar and coconut oil are both good for itching skin. Coconut oil will kill anything viral or fungal if applied directly to the skin or added to food. Also flax seed oil in the diet is very beneficial. Its fine to treat the itch externally, but the problems starts with what is being put into the dog, including medications. Both my dogs are on a completely raw diet after non stop health problems and course after course of antibiotics. I haven't had any health concerns since switching my dogs to a raw, natural diet.
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Replied By Jeanette (Nc) on 12/09/2015

I want to put my dog on a raw diet but not sure where to get the meat besides a grocery store. I only want to by grass feed or/and cage free food for him. Can I get more info from you about this or a web site that might give me some ideas?
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Replied By Jerry (Atlanta, Ga) on 08/07/2016

Check out All Provide dog food. Atlanta, GA
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