Dog Food Allergy

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If you’re allergic to any kind of food, thenobservations and diagnosis, as well as any additional
you already have a good idea how uncomfortable ittests.
is. At its worst, it’s even dangerous. So youYou should gradually introduce a different set of
can probably imagine how terrible dog food allergyfood, alternating it with your dog’s usual food
can be for your pet. Dog food allergy is said to beitems until he gets used to his new diet. You should
the third most common form of allergy in dogs; butobserve your dog’s condition for about
despite this, it remains that there is no one particulartwelve weeks; and if he improves, that means a
cause of this condition.change in diet is needed.
Some believe that ingredients like wheat and soyIt was believed that a combination of lamb and rice
negatively affect dogs, while others think that certainwas the best option for dogs suffering from food
proteins are the culprits. Nevertheless, you should beallergy; but nowadays, this idea is rebuffed,
on the lookout for any signs of dog food allergy inparticularly because commercially-produced
your pet.lamb-and-rice dog food mixes contain substances that
The most common sign of dog food allergy iscan further aggravate dog food allergy. Veterinarians
excessive scratching. If you notice your dogsuggest other options, like fish or rabbit. Homemade
scratching a lot or constantly gnawing at parts of hisdog food is the better alternative, provided
body, you must first check if it is being caused bythey’re well balanced.
fleas. If not, then you can assume that allergy isIf you find that your pet has a case of dog food
causing it. Other symptoms may include vomiting andallergy, don’t fret; it’s not the end of
diarrhea.the world for your furry friend. This simply means
To check for dog food allergy, the food trial test isthat he just requires food that is different from the
implemented. This involves modifying yourkind you usually feed him.
dog’s diet for a period of time, usually under