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Thomas and I have had a rough 6 months. Hes doing better but I'm struggling to find him something "good" to eat.
After a food switch (discontinued), he began to have reactions, first an ear infection, then for 3 days one eye was swollen shut, finally severe dermatitis which from May to October left him bald on 25-30% of his body. 2 severe staph infections, ER visit, steroids, antibiotics.... 4 vet trips later we decided to try an HP rx food. We eat Royal Canin HP and Hills zd wet and treats. 6 weeks in he was much better, 13wks he was clear.
I've begun protein testing with him in Jan. So far hes *very* allergic to fish (definitely salmon, possibly others) and duck. Reacted in 3 samples or less. Reactions to other poultry too, but not as severe. I maybe tested chicken too soon after fish, which was a severe reaction. He might've just had a second break out from fish entering his system, as those continued for weeks after going on RX to begin with.
Seems to be ok with beef and steak (need to retest more, but no reaction after 3 samples) and ironically he seems ok with shrimp (also needs retest but clear after 3 samples). I will be retesting chicken (this week) to rule in out for sure as having this as an option opens a ton of windows.
Without chicken and fish, I'm running out of options. I'd prefer to feed a limited ingredient from OTC to save some money and most importantly insure hes getting some real meat vs hp soy. So, readily available shelf wet foods I'm down to .... venison and rabbit.
I'd like to test Royal Canin PV and PR, but my vet can only special order cases. I'll know in 1 or 2 cans. They said I can return it, but that seems so wasteful as no one else uses it at my office.
Long story short....
Does anyone know where I could order single cans? Or have a recommendation on single venison or rabbit cans that dont have fish meal???
After a food switch (discontinued), he began to have reactions, first an ear infection, then for 3 days one eye was swollen shut, finally severe dermatitis which from May to October left him bald on 25-30% of his body. 2 severe staph infections, ER visit, steroids, antibiotics.... 4 vet trips later we decided to try an HP rx food. We eat Royal Canin HP and Hills zd wet and treats. 6 weeks in he was much better, 13wks he was clear.
I've begun protein testing with him in Jan. So far hes *very* allergic to fish (definitely salmon, possibly others) and duck. Reacted in 3 samples or less. Reactions to other poultry too, but not as severe. I maybe tested chicken too soon after fish, which was a severe reaction. He might've just had a second break out from fish entering his system, as those continued for weeks after going on RX to begin with.
Seems to be ok with beef and steak (need to retest more, but no reaction after 3 samples) and ironically he seems ok with shrimp (also needs retest but clear after 3 samples). I will be retesting chicken (this week) to rule in out for sure as having this as an option opens a ton of windows.
Without chicken and fish, I'm running out of options. I'd prefer to feed a limited ingredient from OTC to save some money and most importantly insure hes getting some real meat vs hp soy. So, readily available shelf wet foods I'm down to .... venison and rabbit.
I'd like to test Royal Canin PV and PR, but my vet can only special order cases. I'll know in 1 or 2 cans. They said I can return it, but that seems so wasteful as no one else uses it at my office.
Long story short....
Does anyone know where I could order single cans? Or have a recommendation on single venison or rabbit cans that dont have fish meal???