Doasges for Natural Supplements for Dog Allergies

Hi Jessie,

That is wonderful that you have Ellie on a RAW diet! Although, it sounds like you still have some GI issues (ulcer?), so you need to give her Carafate. And, even on a RAW diet she still has these skin allergy flare-ups that require Prednisone, and anti-histames. Usually, on a RAW diet there are many health issues that will clear up including skin allergies.

The supplements you are considering would be good for the GI tract (not necessarily for skin allergies):
1. Papain-give her 1/4 to 1/3 the human dose)

2. Quercetin with Bromelain- give 5-10mg/lb two times daily. If Ellie weighs 6 lbs she would need 30-60 mg TWO times daily. Ok to add to food.

3. Krill oil-about 100mg two times daily. This would be excellent for her skin, but may wreak havoc with her IBS. Therefore, start with only 50mg one time daily, to see how she handles it. And after 2-3 weeks, then slowly increase the dose until she is up to 100 mg TWO times daily.

4. I suggest you start her on Antronex by Standard Process. This is a liver supplement, that helps pull histamine from the tissues. Ellie would need to take only 1/4-1/2 tablet crushed into her food two times daily. It will act like a ‘natural’ anti-histamine and provide support for the liver since she has had Prednisone or cortisone which may stress the liver.

5. Immune support–check out some of these supplements to help boost her whole immune system. But I suggest finding the holistic veterinarian and a homeopathic remedy first:

1. Missing Link Canine Formula
2. Immuplex from Standard Process
3. OrthoMolecular Specialties, Mega C Powder

NO VACCINATIONS-I suspect that her allergies AND the IBS may have been triggered by too many vaccinations. Seek the help of a holistic veterinarian for an exemption from vaccinations. And also to get her started on a homeopathic remedy for her constitutional work-up.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

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Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

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DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Related Pages:
– Dog Skin Conditions,
– Dog Itchy Skin,
– Dog Skin Rash,
– Dog Skin Allergies,
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Skin Rashes, Marks, Spots, Lesions & Patches (including itchy skin and mange) Section

I found the post about bromelain and papain very interesting. I have a rabbit who weighs 6 pounds and has IBS problems. She is on Metronidazole daily for that. She loved Oxbow Papaya Fruit Plus as a treat each day, but Oxbow has discontinued it. I am looking for an alternative with the right proportion of bromelain and papain. Would it be the same for a rabbit as for a dog? Any help on what tablet and dose to give her would be very much appreciated. Thank yhou.