Specific ingredients; which
cause food allergies in dogs, should preferably be identified and eliminated through a «Dietary Trial Therapy».
Proteins found to often
cause food allergy in dogs are:
It can't hurt to try a dog allergy diet, where all foods are eliminated except very simple proteins and carbohydrates (e.g; provide chicken and rice and eliminate all other ingredients that could
cause food allergy in dogs).
Not exact matches
On the other hand, however, hypoallergenic
dog food is more far reaching, because it keeps out of the way any of the triggers which are common
causes of
allergies in dogs.
Food allergies only comprise 10 % of all
allergies in dogs, and are commonly
caused by five ingredients - beef, dairy, chicken, lamb, and fish.
Specifically,
allergies in dogs are
caused by
food ingredients found
in canned and kibble
foods.
The most common underlying
causes of ear infections
in dogs are inhalant / contact
allergies and / or
food allergies.
When we wonder why so many
dogs are suffering from cancer at a young age, or why
food allergies and reactions to different kibble are so high, many
dog owners rarely look at the one daily factor
in their
dog's life to be able to identify their kibble as the
cause.
Since the protein sources
in Purina One
dog food aren't very unique (chicken, beef, fish), they could
cause allergic reactions
in dogs that have protein - specific
allergies.
However, inhalant
allergies in dogs and cats are much more likely to
cause generalized itching and
food allergies, when they occur, generally
cause diarrhea.
But it's important to remember that
foods and allergens don't
cause allergy symptoms
in most
dogs.
Furthermore, there are no corn or soy products
in the
food, as these can
cause allergies in some
dogs.
Food allergens are the
cause of approximately ten percent of all
allergy symptoms seen
in dogs.
Dalmatians are reasonably susceptible to certain kinds of
allergies that can be
caused by common ingredients found
in dry and wet
dog foods.
The
food also contains soy products (later
in the ingredient list) which are another frequent
cause of
food allergies in dogs.
Since the protein sources
in Pro Plan
dog food aren't very unique (chicken, beef, fish), they could
cause allergic reactions
in dogs that have protein - specific
allergies.
Dog food allergies caused by one or more ingredients in the dog's diet are less common but can be more seve
Dog food allergies caused by one or more ingredients
in the
dog's diet are less common but can be more seve
dog's diet are less common but can be more severe.
Lamb is a popular option, but since it is more common
in dog food now it can also be a
cause of
allergies.
Natural Choice sensitive stomach
dog food is a limited ingredient recipe with lamb as the main ingredient, which has been shown to be least likely to
cause allergies in dogs as well as upset their stomach.
Just like with
food allergies in dogs, research has demonstrated that it's the quickest and most foolproof way to find which ingredients
cause stomach upset
in dogs, and subsequently avoid them (Wills et al. 1994).
After ruling out the other possible
causes mentioned above such as
food allergy and fleas, a veterinarian could test the
dog for various allergens using an ELISA or RAST test
in the same way humans are tested for
allergies.
Food allergies are unlikely to
cause diarrhoea
in dogs and cats.
Some brands use wheat as a thickening agent
in their
food, but wheat has been known to
cause allergies in some
dogs.
Many breaks
in food allergy control happen when a member of the family gives
in to temptation and feeds an allergenic (
allergy -
causing)
food to your
dog.
Vomiting isn't an unusual occurrence
in dogs and may occur for a variety of
causes including infections,
food allergies, parasites, foreign bodies, poisoning, tumours, gastric ulceration, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, esophageal disorders (megaesophagus for example) and the list rolls on.
The primary
cause of a
food allergy in dogs is the high protein / high carbohydrate content
in the
food that is fed to them.
Since the main issue
in going for a grain free diet is that it can
cause food allergies to
dogs, we should take a closer look at how
allergies develop
in the first place.
Will the liver flavor be enough to
cause problems with
food allergies in dogs?
Food allergies are a common cause of biting and scratching in dogs, it is best to move towards a restricted ingredients diet to start with to see if there is any improvement; if you see improvement you can introduce a different diet and you'll see if there is a reaction to the new f
Food allergies are a common
cause of biting and scratching
in dogs, it is best to move towards a restricted ingredients diet to start with to see if there is any improvement; if you see improvement you can introduce a different diet and you'll see if there is a reaction to the new
foodfood.
Flea
allergy dermatitis, seasonal
allergies or atopy,
food allergies, contact dermatitis and sarcoptic mange are some of the most common
causes of pruritus
in dogs.
You should always consult with your veterinarian before changing the diet if you suspect a
food allergy, because that change could
cause your
dog to be sensitized to the proteins
in the new
food and worsen the
allergy.
In most cases, a
dog's
food allergy is
caused by a particular
food ingredient, usually either a type of meat or a type of grain.
While it may be fairly simple to diagnose your
dog with
food allergies in some cases, pinpointing the
food causing the
allergy can be difficult.
Further, most commercial
dog foods are heavily grain based, and many people suspect that the grains
in dog food are what
cause a lot of the
allergies dogs experience, particularly skin
allergies.
In addition to possibly being due to a local irritant or contaminant, your
dog's constant licking could be
caused by an
allergy of a
food or inhalant -
causing a general itchy feeling.
When it comes to
food allergies in dogs, certain ingredients are more likely to
cause allergic reactions than others.
Economy
dog foods usually contain corn meal as one of the main ingredients (an ok protein source, but may
cause allergies in some
dogs), along with chicken or animal byproducts or rendered meat / poultry.
Flea bite
allergies and inhalant
allergies are the top to
causes for allergic reactions
in dog —
food allergies are
in third place, accounting for about 10 % of all
allergies in dogs.
In dogs and cats, symptoms caused by allergies to food, inhaled proteins, or contact materials — for example, corn, pollen, and grass — are different than allergic symptoms in peopl
In dogs and cats, symptoms
caused by
allergies to
food, inhaled proteins, or contact materials — for example, corn, pollen, and grass — are different than allergic symptoms
in peopl
in people.
Atopy (inhalant
allergies) are the most common
cause but ear infections have been associated with
food allergies, flea
allergies and even
allergies to the
dog's own anal sac secretions,
in some cases.
As I've said above, some
foods and ingredients are more likely to
cause allergies in dogs.
Other wheat - related
causes of
food allergies in dogs are also possible.
Food allergies in dogs and cats can
cause itching, scratching and alopecia.
Food allergy is also a common
cause for vomiting
in any age pet, but especially the young
dog.
Interestingly, there are certain
food items that
cause allergy in every
dog irrespective of size and weight while there are a few ingredients that only a few kinds of
dogs are allergic to.
Any
food can
cause reactions
in an
allergy - prone
dog, but some are more likely culprits than others.
Once you are sure that the
dog food in question is gluten free, look for other ingredients that
cause allergies like fish and dairy and avoid them.
However, since there are more and more
causes of
allergy being identified, the idea that the
dog is allergic to some component
in his
food should be examined carefully before placing the blame on the
food.
Common
causes of
dog ear infection are water trapped
in the ear, foreign material (grass awns), yeast, atopy (inhaled seasonal
allergy), hypersensitivity to
foods, bacteria, immune mediated or autoimmune diseases (pemphigus foliaceus) or mites (Otodectes and Demodex).
And
food allergies in dogs can
cause not only digestive problems like vomiting and diarrhea, but also skin issues, and even behavioral problems.