Not-Not is always scratching and I know that min pins sometimes have skin issues. What most owners don't realize is that their min pin might be allergic to the food they eat. About a year ago I noticed that Not-Not was breaking out in red rashes on her belly and under her arm/leg pits. She was scratching a lot more and always licking her paws. Because she had been eating the same food since she was a puppy I didn't even consider it could be her food. The Vets told me to give her kids benadryl or they could do some expensive test to find out what was causing the breakouts. Well I did a little digging around and read that
Corn and
Wheat are often, but not always, the culprits in a food allergy. Your min pin can also be allergic to the beef, chicken or other protein source. But corn and wheat allergies are showing up as common allergens the same way they're showing up for people. They're cheap fillers in pet food and a build up of them in your pet's body can cause an allergic reaction. So I purchased a new kibble with No Corn and Wheat and guess what...no more red break outs.
So if you notice any of the following symptoms then please consider changing your miniature pinschers diet:
- Constant ear infections
- Ridiculous amounts of paw chewing/licking
- Red, irritated skin
- Upset tummy--all the time.
- Dry, itchy skin and dull coat (yes, both dry skin and red inflamed skin can be symptoms--confusing I know--but you know what healthy skin looks like)
- Lots of dandruff and shedding a lot.
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