| Your pet dog is a unique companion that requires | | | | days. |
| your love and attention. When your dog is suffering | | | | There are certain dog mixes that are chicken-based, |
| from any ailment or condition, you're also suffering. | | | | while others have fish protein. Every now and then, |
| Sometimes, it's difficult to find out what causes such | | | | change your dog's protein source and observe. If you |
| ailments, and many vets claim that it has something | | | | finally found one that goes well with your dog and |
| to do with food allergies. Around 10% of dog allergies | | | | the allergies seem to improve, then stick to that diet. |
| are due to food. | | | | There are things to remember when you're |
| Allergies related to foods can be very alarming to the | | | | introducing a new food for your dog. You must do it |
| owner. If you frequently see your dog excessively | | | | slowly for about six days. Use the ration 4 is to 1, |
| scratching and itching, then your pet may have a | | | | with 4 being the old food. Do this gradually until the |
| certain food allergy. | | | | sixth day, when you've totally changed your dog's |
| The most common food culprits are corn, wheat, and | | | | diet. Stick with the food for at least a week and |
| soy. There are also dogs allergic to beef and chicken. | | | | keep a close watch if your dog develops a certain |
| It would be best to bring your dog to a vet so that | | | | reaction. |
| the doctor can give an accurate diagnosis and the | | | | You can't solve the allergy problems of your dog |
| proper way of treating your best friend. | | | | overnight. Break your dog's food cycle by starting |
| If your dog compulsively and excessively licks his | | | | with a neutral food that's grain-free. After finding the |
| foot, or bites or chews his other body parts, this is | | | | right protein source for your dog, you can try |
| already a sign that your pet has an allergy. Usually, | | | | re-introducing the grain back and see if there's an |
| pet nutritionists and vets recommend the substitution | | | | effect. Use your common sense; and if you choose |
| of your dog's protein source. For this special purpose, | | | | to do things on your own, you can also save a lot of |
| lambs are often used to introduce something that's | | | | money. And remember that you should feed your |
| new to his diet. | | | | dog with a well-balanced diet with the right amount |
| If you greatly rely on your vet, he would usually give | | | | of vitamins and minerals. |
| you expensive formulas that are hypo-allergenic. But | | | | The process of sensitizing your pet dog to a certain |
| did you know that you can also figure things out by | | | | food agent and the complex antibody response |
| yourself? There are dog food mixes that are specially | | | | which takes place in your dog's intestinal tracts are |
| designed for those with food allergies. In the long run, | | | | not yet well understood. Despite this fact, many vets |
| these mixes can be expensive. | | | | and nutritionists know the symptoms and how to |
| You can begin giving allergy-free mixes so that you | | | | correctly diagnose allergies, as well as treating them. |
| can closely control your dog's diet. The mixes contain | | | | So you see, you can also try other alternatives in |
| vitamins and nutrients formulated exclusively for | | | | choosing your dog's food other than allergy-free |
| dogs. Try to experiment and introduce other protein | | | | foods. All it takes is patience, time, and common |
| sources and observe the dog's reaction for a few | | | | sense. |