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my carins losing hair

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Question
i have heard that food my be an issue i stoped the wet food and she is eating kibbles and bits..is this good or should i try something eles...please help

Answer
Sue =

Cairns are prone to skin problems which can often be fixed by an upgrade in food.  Kibble & Bits and many of the other brands available in grocery stores are not good choices for a dog with this problem.

You can try Purina One... and they have a fish formula.

On the other hand, you can spend a little more and stand a very good chance of solving the problem by going to a pet store and getting Chicken Soup brand dog food. Again, please opt for chicken or fish recipes.

Other good brands include Wellness, Canidae, Nature's Variety, Nutro Natural Choice.... but not things like Iams or Eukanuba.  They contain a lot of corn which is a common allergen.

Good luck & get back to me if you have more questions

-Beth