Tilly’s Story: Beating Atopic Dermatitis with Natural Nutrition đŸ¶â€ïž

Let us introduce you to Tilly—a gorgeous, 4-year-old show-line Cocker Spaniel who’s captured our hearts here at Marley & Co. đŸŸ

This might be a longer read, but trust us—it’s worth every word.

The Struggle: Battling Chronic Skin Issues

About a year ago, Tilly and her family came to us desperate for help. Tilly was suffering from atopic dermatitis—a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that left her skin and coat in a terrible state.

Her journey had been tough:

  • Multiple trips to the vet
  • Steroid injections
  • Antibiotics, creams, drops—she’d tried it all

Despite all the medications, nothing truly solved the problem. 😔

The Common Denominator: Diet

In our experience, we often see a pattern with dogs like Tilly: diets packed with highly processed foods and ingredient lists that are hard to pronounce (even for us, and we work with dog food every day!).

We’re not here to name names—but we knew we needed to try something different.

The Solution: Strip It Back, Start Fresh

Our recommendation for Tilly was simple:

  • Remove the guesswork: Get her daily diet down to basic, traceable ingredients
  • Monitor everything: Track her stools, skin, and any allergic reactions
  • Start with a single protein: We chose Duck

Tilly’s new diet included:

  • Duck Chunky Free Flow (as her main food)
  • Duck 100% Meat Sticks (as her treats)

The Results: A Whole New Dog! đŸ„ł

Just look at Tilly now:

  • Her skin and coat are absolutely gorgeous
  • She’s lost 2–3kg and is at a healthy weight
  • Her atopic dermatitis—supposedly “incurable”—has completely cleared up!

She’s now happily enjoying Turkey and Lamb Free Flow, and can enjoy a variety of treats without worry.

Why Did This Work?

Sometimes the simplest approach is the best. By feeding Tilly a natural, single-protein diet, her family could finally pinpoint what worked (and what didn’t) for her unique needs. No more mystery ingredients. No more endless vet visits.

Could Your Dog Benefit From a Fresh Start?

If you’re struggling to get to the bottom of your dog’s health issues—whether it’s allergies, skin conditions, or digestive problems—let’s chat! Every dog is different, and sometimes all it takes is a fresh start.

📞 Contact us today or pop into our Winchburgh shop for a chat. We’re always happy to help!

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