Food
Kibble
Rocco was on his first type of food for about a year. Our vet approved the kibble Rocco was eating. However, we began to notice Rocco was itchy and would constantly scratch. We also noticed his skin and hair was quite dry and a small patch of hair on his back was turning to a brown/red-ish color.
Experienced owners suggested it could have something to do with his diet so we decided to look for alternatives.
We decided to switch over to Alcana Wild Atlantic based on recommendations and reviews. We saw pretty quick changes in his skin dryness and overall appearance of the affected area. He’s been eating Alcana Wild Atlantic for some time now and we have nothing but positive things to say. We receive a good amount of compliments on his coat which is now thick and shiny; no more discoloration spots or excessive itching. He also has very regular poops 🙂
Rocco’s rating: 9/10 paws
**Please note we are recommending this food from our personal experience with our own dog. If your dog has allergies or specific dietary needs, please consult your veterinarian before making changes.
Calming Aids
Like most dogs, we assumed Rocco would have a rough time during his first 4th of July holiday. We decided to research different options and settled on these Quiet Moments Calming Aids. He was definitely a little startled by the constant firework explosions but there was a clear aid these provided. We’ve also used these on long car rides as Rocco can get a little anxious and impatient on longer than usual rides.
We usually use in half portion increments based on the recommend dosage. So for Rocco we use half of a soft chew at first and go from there. We’ve found this to be useful so we can gauge his reactions. Depending on what we see we can increase or decrease moving forward. For Rocco’s second Fourth of July holiday we were able to get by with using only on half chew as he reacted very positively to all the firework noise.
Please be sure to always be sure to review manufacturer’s recommendations.
Rocco’s rating: 10/10 paws