I have a Pit Bull, female about 8 months old. I'm sorry to say this, a friend of mine bought her at a pet store and as soon as she turned 3 months it was obvious that there were serious problems with the poor little one. My friend couldn't afford to keep her so I've adopted her.
She has serious allergies, so far we have identified allergies to all meats, chicken, cow, lamb, all of them. We now have her on a special seafood. She is also allergic to any milk products and wheat. Her allergies are so severe that we once had to take her to the vet because she broke out in huge hives and had trouble breathing. She is small for a Pit Bull, but the vet guaranteed that it is just the way she is.
So my questions are, can I give her vegetables as treats and which ones? Are there any that could be dangerous? Also she is a bit of a lazy dog. I take her for walks everyday and sometimes she will happily go, others not, how many times should I walk and how long? Should I force her to walk when she makes it hard? (By hard I mean she lies down and only with a treat will go.) The last question is she has dreams and will whimper and bark in her sleep, until I pick her up to my bed in which she sleeps with no problems. Do dogs really have bad dreams? Thank you all.
By Irene
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To me it seems that she probably isn't allergic to meat, but more what may be used to process it. Although I understand the fear of trying to experiment more. I am just wondering if it's the canned varieties or if it was the real thing you tried that is all. I give my dog carrots and apples as treats, without the seeds from the apples.
My dog also likes radishes. I hear sweet potato is good too. As for the walking, I first had to drag my dog, eventually he started walking. I think it's because they have a leash on and don't like being controlled. If you have the ability to test this out do so otherwise, don't take the risk of walking unleashed.
Bet this started at the first vaccine. Her auto immune system is a mess. Vaccines contain mercury, formaldehyde, aluminum, anti freeze and other immune busting poisons. Some thuja will help but this baby needs other homeopathics as well. A homeopath can help. Sooner the better.
Her diet should have no corn wheat or soy. No dog should have any of those allergens. No grocery store aisle foods. Today they even contain euthanized animals from the pounds (along with the euthanol that does not cook out). Some raw is very necessary in her diet. Fruits and veggies. Nn, no, NO grapes or raisins. Sweet potato is good. Oatmeal. I often cook washed lentils with organic brown rice (Costco) ground turkey a little coconut oil, flax oil, fish oil.
Nzymes would help tremendously. Nzymes.com. Google Nzymes as their recommendations are absolutely true. No i don't sell them. It won't happen overnight but skin, digestion and overall health will improve with their product. So we have; no vaccines, clean food, Nzymes and a homeopath. Your dogs doctor can give you a waiver on the rabies vaccine as it probably made your dog sick in the first place. Ever see how parvo vaccine often gives a dog parvo?
I have taken in messed up dogs and other animals all of my life. Many years study on vaccine dangers after my 3 month old step grandson died a few days after a vaccine. I, myself got MS within a week after a vaccine. Lots of study. I urge all to observe what happens around them, including their pets. Notice ADD ADHD in the newly vaccinated children? Juvie arthritis? Lupus? Cancers? Severe disassociation, detachment?
I'll address the dream question section as there are two great answers on the other parts of your post. I think dogs (and cats) dream.
I took a puppy for a vet check after hearing him whimper and bark in his sleep, thinking he might have injured himself and in the relaxed state of sleep, was saying 'ouchie!' in dog-speak.
The vet checked him over completely, gave him a clean bill of health and gave me some advice: if a pet whimpers, moves paws, barks, purrs, growls, whatever, during sleep, wake him or her gently then try to get them moving around. Watch how they move to see if they are limping or whimpering, etc.
If they seem fine, the vet said they were most likely dreaming about the 'one that got away' or a memory of something that happened long ago.
LOL, I figure if a vet thinks pets dream, I can think so too:)
Do remember though, that pain is expressed differently by everyone, animals included (cats sometimes purr when they are in pain, for example), and our furbabies are awfully good at hiding pain as well. They express pain in so many ways, you'll just have to learn your baby's way of doing so over the many happy years you'll have together.
Maybe he is having some kind of pain when you try to walk him and he doesn't want to go. I, too, would try a homeopathic vet who might be able to suggest some organic recipes that you could use for him.
My Mom has a Westie with food allergies. She gives her dog whole, large carrots, which Meghan chews on as a bone, and frozen peas. Gluten seems to be what sets off her allergies.
Carrots are great. Have you ever watched The Dog Whisperer? He is on all across the US and I would check your tv guide to see when in your area. You will learn a lot from this show. Patience, calmness and love. Good luck.
My allergic dog did very well on brown rice and canned salmon. He lived to be 17 years old. He was most allergic to brocolli. We just had to play it by ear. He was very healthy other than the allergies. Dont give up. You will work it out.
I know this answer is a little late, but I understand that canned pumpkin is also good for dogs & that most dogs love it. Be sure not to give this, or any dog, onions, garlic or anything related to them. Good luck with your pup!
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