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Old June 19th, 2008, 08:38 AM
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In order to rule out food allergies he needs to be on an elimination diet. If you are trying to rule out things, the Orijen 6 fish is a good idea, however giving him liver treats will continue the itching if he has a sensitivity to beef. You would have to give him all fish, including treats, and that means no rawhides or anything of other protein sources which could trigger a reaction.

It's definately hard to do, and time consuming but another option is to get him tested for allergies. You could ask your vet how much that costs. Did the vet mention a dose of Benalyn (sp?) to take the edge of his symptoms? My Minpin is itchy around her ears in the springtime mostly, so she gets some depending on her symptoms. You would need to ask the vet how much to give as it is given by weight. Good luck.
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