It may surprise you
to learn that dogs often suffer from allergies. Symptoms can include skin
diseases, dry skin, fur loss, patchy fur, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, nasal or
eye discharge, itching, sores, bumps under the fur, sore paws, vomiting and
diarrhea.
If your dog has any
of these symptoms, she may be allergic to fleas, inhalants, bacteria, foods or
something she is coming in contact with. The good news is, your dog can be
tested for allergies by your veterinarian or veterinary specialist. If you
suspect your dog has a food allergy, you will want to evaluate what you are
feeding him and make some changes immediately.
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Standard
store-bought dog foods today are full of artificial ingredients, fillers, sugar
and more. It is no wonder so many dogs react to products found off the
grocery store shelf. In addition to reactions to fillers, your dog may
also be reacting to beef, wheat, corn, dairy, rice or chicken.
Your veterinarian
can recommend a prescription hypo-allergenic food, although these can be fairly
pricey. You can easily experiment on your own to find just the right food
for your dog. Our sister site
www.strongpets.com highly recommends
Flint River Ranch as a healthy alternative to store-bought food.
Selections include a lamb/millet/rice blend (good for dogs with chicken, wheat
or corn allergies) and a trout and potatoes blend as well.
No matter which
specialty dog food you choose, be sure it does not contain chemicals,
preservatives, dyes and fillers. Remember, it can take up to two weeks
before you see benefits from a new food. You may be spending a bit more
than store-bought, but it is worth it to keep your dog healthy and symptom free!
