| Dog food allergies are the most difficult ailments to | | | | dry skin, and flaky skin. There are no real treatments |
| diagnose, and the effects and symptoms of these | | | | for these allergies. The only one is really to put him |
| ailments can make life difficult and uncomfortable for | | | | on a diet that excludes certain foods in their diet and |
| your dog. | | | | go from there. As you continue to exclude certain |
| There is a distinction that needs to be made | | | | foods you can see your dogs symptoms begin to |
| between food allergies and food intolerances. Food | | | | disappear. It is a very long process due to the fact |
| allergies are true allergies and show the characteristic | | | | kibble has so many ingredients.Dairy products and |
| symptoms of itching and skin problems. Food | | | | some type of grains are the most common |
| intolerances can result in diarrhea or vomiting. Food | | | | ingredients that can trigger this unwanted discomfort. |
| intolerances in pets would be similar to people who | | | | Here are a few common foods that can trigger |
| get diarrhea or an upset stomach from eating spicy | | | | allergies: beef, chicken, eggs, wheat, corn, soy, and |
| foods. | | | | yeast. |
| Since the dog is allergic to one specific allergen | | | | Treatments: |
| existing in one of its food, it is necessary to analyze | | | | There are two ways to treat your dog: |
| and pinpoint that lone culprit. It can take months to | | | | 1. You can try giving your dog a prescription dog |
| determine which food is causing your dog to have | | | | food. You will need to go to your veterinarian and |
| these allergic reactions. You have to determine which | | | | get a prescription. |
| foods are causing the allergic reactions by elimination. | | | | 2. Try giving your dog a raw food diet. The |
| There are a few signs that increase the suspicion | | | | advantages of a raw dog food diet are, you can |
| that food allergies may be present. Does your dog | | | | monitor each ingredient you are putting in your dogs |
| have recurrent ear problems, particularly yeast | | | | bowl. There are no preservatives or additives. You |
| infections? Does your puppy have moderate or | | | | can constantly change your dog's diet with new |
| severe skin problems? Are their symptoms are | | | | ingredients to see which foods are causing the |
| chronic and present all year round and are not | | | | allergy. Keep doing this and eventually you will find |
| influenced by seasonal changes. | | | | the right foods to make your dog a very happy and |
| Your dog can have symptoms such as itching, hair | | | | healthy camper. |
| loss, skin rashes, ear infections, recurrent hot spots, | | | | |