Treating My Dog's Allergies | Veterinary Medicine

[@mitchellmendez7841]

Finally a noncomputerized vet video for our dogs! thank you so much

[@skellymom]

From one Vet Tech to another: Thank you! And, enjoy listening to you speak. Love that southern twang!

[@TheBirchFamily]

Awww! Thank you :)

[@emmybuns6964]

AGREED - this video is what I want to shove at all of my clients who think their dog has a grain allergy!

[@AllisonVidroEventing]

I just started immunotherapy for my horse after allergy testing and it is very cool to hear that you have had good success with it in your dog!

[@carlypate5357]

As a fellow tech I was nervous to see this video (just because every can have such crazy ideas) but then so happy to hear all your tips! Exactly what we preach to our clients! Not sure if we will ever have to stop saying "Don't trust marketing" when it comes to food!

[@taywho91]

Preach! you just made so many technicians happy!

[@TheBirchFamily]

Yaaaaayyyyy! I try haha :)

[@courtneyknott3562]

This was so helpful! My dog has both kinds of allergies too and it has been so hard trying to figure out things that work! Much appreciated 💗

[@smplmr1]

Love this video! I dont know how many times a day we are talking to client about allergies. Im in SC and this time of year we see a ton of skin and chronic ear problems. Love all the products you mentioned as well as Apoquel.

[@kerrilt]

Love this video! I’m also a vet tech and I agree with everything you said about food! I cannot tell you how many of my clients feed grain free and wonder why their dog still itches!

[@skyelewis6720]

Yaaaaaas girl! I'm living for your uploads ♡♡♡♡♡ you're simply adorable ♡

[@TheBirchFamily]

Hahahaha thank you! :)

[@vettechmom6056]

I haven't used the Mal-a-Ket wipes .... but I do use MiconaHex Triz wipes on my VERY itchy cattle dog. Also love Cytopoint. You explain things so well ... i love listening to you.

[@TheBirchFamily]

Whenever I run out of the mal-a-wipes I plan on getting the miconahex triz wipes. I hoping they smell better! Thank you for watching my videos :)

[@vintermane_2728]

I am a vet tech as well and of course have one of those dogs with a true corn/wheat allergy!! Figured it out when after 6 months on a hydrolized diet she was still losing hair and was super erythemic around her face. She has been eating solid gold now without issues (grain inclusive diet just minus the wheat and corn). Have had a few instances where she breaks into the cats food, and they eat RCVD S/O, then she loses all her hair around her face again and gets hot spots. But other than that she’s thankfully done great!

[@Shaebug2012]

From one Vet Tech to you, thank you! More people needs to see things like this, I deal with the allergy dogs everyday. Joys of Texas lol. And yess girl, you use those Dechra products, I went a Dechra c.e and have kinda taken on kinda teaching others about the products we carry. Love you!

[@sfreabe]

Thanks so much for having enough courage to make a video about something a lot of people may refer to as a controversial topic. As always your videos are so educational and supported by veterinary research and just include of wealth of information! Love you and love watching! Keep makin em!

[@TheBirchFamily]

I love you guys!!!! Thank you so much for watching my videos :)

[@etaps14]

Love these products! You mention a ton of products that we also suggest to our clients at the clinic I work at.

[@crittercarebyktkatiebarber4496]

So great!!! You did great!!! I loved it!!! Very knowledgeable and spot on!!! I will be sharing!!!

[@Pathologymadesimple]

I am so proud of you!!! - from vet and your fan 🤗

[@eciepecie96]

As a vet tech I want to thank you for showing this products. I have to see if they are available in my country :)

[@04DynaGlyde]

What type of magnesium supplement is best for dogs?

[@verity520]

In the 12-month old dogs the symptoms likely to be related to Apoquel included: Papillomas (warts) Interdigital furunculosis (cysts) with related dermatitis symptoms including- local alopecia, erythema, abrasions, scabbing/crusts Edema of feet Pneumonia Lymphadenopathy (abnormal or swollen lymph nodes) in peripheral nodes Yes, you read right. The side effects include various types of skin diseases. The drug was also found to lower white and red blood cell count. And it impacted certain types of lymphatic tissue … lymph nodes as well as bone marrow.

[@crpnrm]

Thank you for your video..can you please tell me what can I do bout my poodle sneezing 🤕, is bent a week, and his not very happy

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

Yay thank you for this! I’m a vet tech student currently and your videos are such a pick me up and motivation. Thank you!

[@TheBirchFamily]

Thank you for watching my videos! :)

[@goldswan3220]

I have these problems but he doesn’t go out mostly all the time indoors no grass or anything outside. I don’t know what to do

[@cdr72916]

Thank you, Victoria, for adressing the wheat/gluten issue!! I get so tired of undiagnosed pets with obvious allergies who come in, and the people have wasted so much money on grain-free foods but don't want to pay for the foods that will actually help (Science Diet, etc). Great video! I was also wondering if you have ever tried apoquel, or if the cytopoint and immunotherapy have just been enough for your pup? Apoquel and Cytopoint are like the number 1 go to allergy treatments in our clinic if they are financially possible for the client, and immunotherapy tends to be our last-ditch recommendation due to the cost and commitment involved on the client's part. :)

[@TheBirchFamily]

I Loooooveeee apoquel! I use apoquel and cytopoint together whenever my pup is just miserable. But it doesn't happen to often anymore - the cytopoint has been working great for her lately! The immunotherapy was very expensive and very time consuming.... but it was worth it in the end. It's definitely not our first recommendation if we can control the allergies with something simpler. However, there is nothing simple about my dogs allergies haha so it was necessary for her case and it worked great!

[@litlenessita]

After hearing you explain this, my cairn terrrier def has environmental allergies! He used to lick his paws like crazy and we spent so much at the vet trying to help our boy even when they tested him they couldn’t tell us for certain what he was allergic too they recommend apoquel so we pay the money even though it’s expensive because it works but I’ve also found wipes like the ones you mention do work for him plus medicated baths, I just wish he didn’t have to take the medicine hopefully I can find something that will help him like the apoquel does

[@chrishayes5755]

"environmental allergies" is not an accurate description of the problem. immune dysfunction is the problem which manifests as allergies. your dog reacts to environmental factors because its immune system is dysfunctional. why is that? hard to tell. antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome which is a large part of the immune system. terrible quality food can as well. very bad genetics can play a role.

[@Jen-rs7np]

Very informative video!

[@mcbeezee2120]

Just an FYI for anyone watching this video. We've spent 3 months, 5 vets, Apoquel, & Cytopoint, trying to troubleshoot our dog's food allergy. Ended up with a hydrolized protein kibble. After a month plus of that and no improvement, come to find out, up to 40% of cases will NOT respond to hydrolyzed protein fixes. Apparently, our dog fell into that 40%. Dermatologist suggested Purina Pro Plan, Sensitive Skin/Stomach, Salmon. Been on it a week. Only seven more weeks to go. 😵‍💫

[@KanoaB123]

My dog is having rashes and I'm realizing that he's probably allergic to certain foods and I can't believe how many meats and proteins dogs are allergic to you would think that would be their main food and yet you've got to find a kangaroo or an alligator for them... Next time I'm in Australia or in the Florida swamps I'll make sure to pick some up but for us that don't live in the outback It would sure be nice to figure out what kind of meat protein our dog can have... It's almost easier to get whole food from the grocery store than it is for us to get a good quality hypoallergenic dog food where I'm at

[@gaboobie8675]

I love you a lot I love your channel ! You're the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheBirchFamily]

Your the best! Thank you :)

[@kellylang9958]

I think you may have just saved my dogs life ❤️

[@kellylang9958]

I just bought royal canine today.. he has cancer. But I’m torn between wether it is the cancer or the food

[@sonnywright2694]

My dog is actually allergic to grains and wheat, so she has the “grain free gluten free wheat free organic” food that you seem to hate! Haha. It’s done absolute wonders for her, she used to flare up horribly and would itch until she bled. I always looked in to Hills and RC but they don’t seem to do ANY grain-free food here in the UK! I know your pain with Katie though, my baby has the grain allergy along with environmental allergies, Summer and Spring can be stressful! Anyway, love your videos!

[@TheBirchFamily]

I don't hate "grain free foods", I think they are overhyped and not necessary for every pet like they are advertised. Like I said some pets can be allergic to grain! But it's a very small percentage. It looks like you have one that has a grain allergy haha.

[@laurenw7441]

We typically do miconahex triz spray or shampoo and apoquel. Works well for many patients

[@DF-te2vm]

Thank you

[@christinemccloskey7429]

Healing starts from the INSIDE people. If you are not feeding a raw diet or homemade real food diet you will never get your animal healed!!

[@dannyturner7967]

Exactly how many cuts ✂️ were in this video

[@criticalthinker72]

It turns the immune system off which in turn doesn't take care of the inflammation

[@lorimitchell9025]

I had a full blood golden retriever and she had food allergies and we had to give her blue buffalo with duck in it. It had to have wild game in it. We also had to stop giving her human food. Every now and then was fine. The ears would be flared up like no other

[@kevindecristan939]

Thanks for the info

[@cdr72916]

We love cytopoint at our clinic!! It is amazing!

[@erinclark5670]

Allergies can be so frustrating! We think my younger pup’s are environmental/seasonal but they get worse every year, poor guy. 😞

[@bondevia]

Hi there! Can I just ask if it is harmful to the dog if it licks the areas that have been wiped down by the Mal-a-ket wipes? I’m worried because I just got the Mal-a-ket TrizEDTA spray conditioner from a friend to spray on her inflamed paws. I’m just wondering if it is harmful to her if she licks her paws after I’ve sprayed the solution.

[@beastbeautiful1]

I was wondering what your thoughts are on the royal canin development vet line

[@laurenw7441]

Have you tried apoquel?

[@TheBirchFamily]

I Loooooveeee apoquel! I use apoquel and cytopoint whenever my pup is just miserable but it doesn't happen to often anymore - the cytopoint has been working great for her lately!

[@anevay6157]

Hey Victoria i have a serious question. I’ve been pretty concerned about this so hopefully you can make a video answering my question or just reply on here ☺️ i feel like it would be a good video tho😉 i am starting my externship in little than a month and this has been on my mind lately. Can you pass diseases, bacteria, etc, anything, to your pets from the hospitals?? I know there are zoonotic diseases, so can you pass those to your babies? If so, what do you do? Do you change your scrubs before going home each day? Do you take a shower as soon as you get home? Wash your hands really well?? And i remember you saying in one video you got ringworm, how do you not transmit that to your dog and cat? Thank you!! And keep up the hard work!!

[@itsbrookexd6763]

What kind of dog is she? The face shape and coloring looks like my handsome mutt😍 idk what he is so I’m trying to make some guesses

[@kellypham430]

Thank you so so so very much for this video! I’m constantly bringing my super itchy GSD to her vet for ear & skin infections all the time. ): Malaseb shampoo doesn’t smell the greatest, so I’ll be trying out the one you recommended!

[@xlamericanbullywalter4815]

My dog have allergy but I don’t where he get from really hard to tell dermatologists put him in a diet hypoallergenic royal cannin but he doesn’t really eat the dried food only raw meats he wants to eat My dog his suffering now for 7 months and is very stressful

[@frankw9836]

i adopted a 6 year old dog last september (2021) , she was heavily overweight and shortly after i got her, she got a very bad ear infection, which until today is still present . I have been to 5 vets , did all kind of blood works, CT scan, steroids, antibiotics etc NOBODY could help. I've given up on Vets all they want is $$$$. As i said her ear infection is still there, not as bad as it was , but. I have changed food (home cooked 50% Meat 50% vegetables) Olive tree capsules , Lions mane , Multivitamins , Salmon oil , green lipped mussels, chia seeds etc. after watching a few videos on Hypothyroidism in Dogs, i think that's what this dog have ? and also a tracheal collapse (which i have caused) I ordered some Thyroids supplements let's hope it will help/heal this dog . She is still overweight and sleeps most of the time . The reason why i believe it's my fault why this dog is so sick is; when i got her, was was "crazy" literally ! i could not take her for a walk she was afraid of everything , a motorbike far away was enough for her to pull like crazy . I am a strong man but she is a strong dog ! she always pull so hard, so i got her a choke collar , hopefully it would stop , it didn't. Her ear infection wasn't really the issue , i believe it was cursed by her pulling , i destroyed her thyroids and her windpipe ? That's why she has all the problems now BECAUSE OF ME!

[@hollyprior451]

My dog was always itching so we got her tested and we found out she was allergic to dust and corn and maze

[@adambrierton4620]

Cytopoint is a God send

[@malvamalva5744]

Love Your video

[@kathyp4216]

I'm sorry I just cant get behind a company that would put by-products in a $75 vet diet food, or have the meat protein source be out of the top five ingredients. Glad it works for you but I'd rather pay for better ingredients or make my own food.

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

Agree, this stuff is gsrbage

[@newzealandgal74]

We love apoquel at my clinic, but it's pretty expensive

[@TheBirchFamily]

I LOOOOOVEEEE apoquel!

[@emilyastleford1659]

Expensive, but definitely worth it for those that need it!

[@sherrylynn4632]

Dont come at me, Love it.. ♥️♥️♥️

[@lindseystraley1548]

Victoria, I buy my dogs grain free and gluten free food. My male actually does have a grain allergy and it's easier to feed them all the same. I buy gluten free because I am allergic to gluten. I cannot have it in my house because I am so sensitive to it. Personally, I won't buy Hill's, among other brands, because they do test on animals.

[@taylacammbll]

Lindsey Straley ..Hills diets are actually tested on beagles generally and they have access to an outdoor area, play time and after the study is finished they are adopted out. And if a diet is AAFCO certified is HAD to have gone through either a lab test or a feeding study to obtain that.

[@lindseystraley1548]

Taylor C there's a difference between the different types of testing. If I'm wrong, I'm glad. I hate to think of animals suffering. I'll look back into Hill's but mine are currently pretty happy with their food.

[@PurpleGirl083]

Coming from another Vet Tech I completely agree! RC and Hills all the way! My dog has a beef allergy so we stick to RC!

[@elllamay]

Thank you so much, although I don't have a pet yet this was really interesting!💘 I was just wondering, if you have a pet but you're a veterinarian with your own clinic, do you get to treat your pet for free or is there some kind of rule or law against it? Xx

[@dee596]

Yasssss new upload

[@TheSOULvsMIND]

This was damn helpull, I never ever ever comment on youtube, but this time I have too, just to DAMN THANK YOU! My dog's allergies have been getting worse and worse, and the vets never explained ANYTHING to me, so I was getting a little nuts and desperate because I honestly don't know what to so anymore. I bath him evey month, with hypoallergic shampoo, and I use simillar whipes to those; I feed him with salmon gluten free whatever dog food. It just doesn't go away. SO I AM GOING TO THE DAMN VET AND DEMAND MY DOG GETS A FREAKIN' INJECTION. I feel like this problem is not taken serious enough, because the dog is not dying. But is starting to look like Ron's rat from Kim Possible, because he has rashes EVERYWERE, so, I want a solution! Thank you so much for at least helping me understand what the hell is going on with my dog. Big hugs!

[@christhemexvet6652]

Royal canine is all corn

[@lizzyhall6803]

They Gave That Food A 1 Star

[@jessicamontgomery7098]

Have you tried Apoquel? I work at a vet clinic as well and have been through the allergy ringers as well with my golden retriever. The only thing that has really helped him is apoquel. I dont have to use special food, or shampoos anymore. It still helps to use those but apoquel has changed my dogs life and ive seen lots of dogs at my clinic make a HUGE turn around with it :)

[@TheBirchFamily]

I Loooooveeee apoquel! I use apoquel and cytopoint together whenever my pup is just miserable. But it doesn't happen to often anymore - the cytopoint has been working great for her lately!

[@LorD-zm8fe]

Apoquel is pure deadly poison.

[@frankw9836]

i am looking for some advice to treat my dogs allergy , and i found my dream women ;-))

[@kaylamaenot3247]

My cat Leo has the WORST allergies. He has really bad allergies to dust, he will literally scratch the backs of his ears raw 😩 I've had him to the vet so many times thinking he has an ear infection and, nope, just really bad allergies.

[@TheBirchFamily]

Awwwww! Poor Leo :( What has your vet recommended to do for him???

[@kaylamaenot3247]

Victoria Birch honestly not much 😥 because it's environmental, and his ears are basically over producing wax, I try to keep them clean so the wax does build up...and I put Neosporin in/and on his ears when he does itch them.

[@TheBirchFamily]

You could try switching him to a prescription allergy diet and see if it helps. We have had a really great success rate with prescription diets and kitties with environmental allergies as well. The diet has omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA to promote optimal skin and coat health. Which would help build his skin barrier and hopefully help protect him from environmental allergens. Call your vet and see if they have an objectives to switching him to a prescription diet. It won't hurt anything AND it could possibly help! www.chewy.com/royal-canin-veterinary-diet/dp/35480

[@kaylamaenot3247]

Victoria Birch the only issue with that is I have 4 cats 😳 so trying to feed one of them something special is Oye vey...I do give them all a food grade salmon oil, which has really helped with dry skin. It all really started when I moved into this apartment unfortunately 😭

[@skyelewis6720]

Soooooo much Knowledge girl! You a Bad Ass B*tch♡

[@ashleymarie6585]

She’s probably allergic to something in that prescription food you feed her.

[@lenabear7338]

The absolute worst noise ever

[@LorD-zm8fe]

Apoquel is POISON. DEADLY.

[@Ride_Runner]

Good info, but annoying presentation

[@MARTIALUMMA]

:)