Dog Allergies – Important Information That You Need To Know About Food Allergies In Dogs

From the desk of Sharda Baker.

 

Hello and welcome everyone!

This is Sharda with another dog allergies newsletter for you.

So today, let’s talk all about the most common dog allergies that dogs can get which is FOOD ALLERGIES.

Let’s start!

DOG ALLERGIES – ALL ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES

FOOD ALLERGIES

If your dog shows signs of allergies, but you are quite certain it is not from inhalants in the environment, fleas in his coat or other dog health problems, your dog could suffer from food allergies. It is sometimes difficult to determine food dog allergies, especially when the dog faces other dog allergies.

It can also be a timely process as you experiment with different foods, trying to isolate the food allergens.

 

CAUSES FOOD ALLERGIES

These food allergies in dogs can cause your dog discomfort with severe intestinal and stomach problems. The most obvious signs of food allergies are diarrhea, vomiting and scratching, but it can also lead to ear infections.

 

PET MEDICATION FOR FLEA ALLERGIES

If you suspect your dog has food allergies, take him to the vet for as assessment. Your vet can prescribe a new diet that is high in protein, carbohydrates and other nutrients that your dog may not have been receiving from his previous diet or a dog food for allergies.

Some vets recommend a home-cooked diet for dogs with food allergies. This could include protein combined with rice or potatoes, which is a healthy, hypoallergenic meal. To do this, boil all the ingredients and serve the same amount as your dog’s normal diet.

After the food has been cooked, you can package meals in individual portions, freeze them, and then thaw as you need them.

 

CAUTION

This diet should only be fed for a short period of time—one or two months at the most because it is not a well-balanced diet. It is only a test diet.) You are trying to isolate the food allergen. If you notice that the symptoms go away, you can gradually bring new food into his diet to try and identify which ingredient is the cause for the dog allergies.

If the symptoms do not go away within four weeks, you can try another hypoallergenic diet or some dog food for allergies.

If the symptoms still do not go away, your vet will need to run more tests for him/her to prescribe the best pet medication for your dog.

I hope that you learned a lot about dog allergies in this 3 part newsletter update.

All the best and take care

Warmly,