Labrador Retriever Forum
For your sake and your dog's sake, don't make any decisions about spaying or breeding while you are frustrated or sad about dealing with this. Give raw food a try. I have been feeding raw for nearly 20 years and I am very happy with the results. It's not a cure all but it does make a positive difference. If your dog has yeasty ears, it is very likely diet related. Cut the carbs - no grains at all. Also, instead of salmon oil, try sardine oil. I use Nature's Logic. Check out the healthy skin kit at nzymes.com - I have seen it work wonders. Raw food doesn't cover up problems - it provides superior nutrition that helps prevent or correct them.
I attended a seminar by Dr. Jean Dodds. Though I have never used her allergy test, I believe she is very knowledgeable. You might also run a thyroid test on your girl as that could be a contributing factor.
It is very clear that you love your girl very much! I wish you the best of luck! 
I attended a seminar by Dr. Jean Dodds. Though I have never used her allergy test, I believe she is very knowledgeable. You might also run a thyroid test on your girl as that could be a contributing factor.
It is very clear that you love your girl very much! I wish you the best of luck!
Absolutely try a raw diet if so inclined - if it helps your bitch, then great. BUT - if she doesn't have mites or something easily curable, DON'T BREED HER! Just because a raw diet might help her allergies doesn't mean you need to pass that issue on to the next generation. I think you've come to the same conclusion based on your previous comments. Good luck with your girl - I'm struggling with an allergy girl too - spayed her for that reason - never fun and always a problem here and there!
