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| If you’re allergic to any kind of food, then | | | | observations and diagnosis, as well as any additional |
| you already have a good idea how uncomfortable it | | | | tests. |
| is. At its worst, it’s even dangerous. So you | | | | You should gradually introduce a different set of |
| can probably imagine how terrible dog food allergy | | | | food, alternating it with your dog’s usual food |
| can be for your pet. Dog food allergy is said to be | | | | items until he gets used to his new diet. You should |
| the third most common form of allergy in dogs; but | | | | observe your dog’s condition for about |
| despite this, it remains that there is no one particular | | | | twelve weeks; and if he improves, that means a |
| cause of this condition. | | | | change in diet is needed. |
| Some believe that ingredients like wheat and soy | | | | It was believed that a combination of lamb and rice |
| negatively affect dogs, while others think that certain | | | | was the best option for dogs suffering from food |
| proteins are the culprits. Nevertheless, you should be | | | | allergy; but nowadays, this idea is rebuffed, |
| on the lookout for any signs of dog food allergy in | | | | particularly because commercially-produced |
| your pet. | | | | lamb-and-rice dog food mixes contain substances that |
| The most common sign of dog food allergy is | | | | can further aggravate dog food allergy. Veterinarians |
| excessive scratching. If you notice your dog | | | | suggest other options, like fish or rabbit. Homemade |
| scratching a lot or constantly gnawing at parts of his | | | | dog food is the better alternative, provided |
| body, you must first check if it is being caused by | | | | they’re well balanced. |
| fleas. If not, then you can assume that allergy is | | | | If you find that your pet has a case of dog food |
| causing it. Other symptoms may include vomiting and | | | | allergy, 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 is | | | | that he just requires food that is different from the |
| implemented. This involves modifying your | | | | kind you usually feed him. |
| dog’s diet for a period of time, usually under | | | | |