The material that causes an allergic
reaction in dogs varies from one pet to another, as not every pet is allergic to the same thing.
Unfortunately, while they do save us some money, filler ingredients are also more likely to cause
undesirable reactions in dogs, particularly related to allergy concerns.
For example, a dog that is afraid of strangers could be fed treats while a stranger is nearby, but not close enough to cause a full
blown reaction in the dog.
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets are specially formulated to help reduce allergic
reactions in dogs with food sensitivities.
Diagnosis and Management of Adverse
Food Reactions in the Dog Lloyd, David Philip Roudebush, DVM, DACVIM Timothy A. Allen, DVM, DACVIM Dale Fritsch, BS, MS
There are dog owners who have reservations on the use of rice bran and wheat because of the incidence of
hypersensitivity reactions in dogs which are allergic to any of these ingredients.
Before starting a preventive program, all dogs that could possibly be affected with mature heartworms should be tested as preventive medicines may cause
severe reactions in dogs that are already hosts to adult heartworms.
Although the specific cause of allergic
reactions in dogs remains unknown, vaccine components residual from the manufacturing process have been incriminated.
If you are worried about an allergy affecting your dog then it is well worth looking into the issue further, itchiness and hair loss can both be common symptoms but as research has shown, beef and dairy cause far
more reactions in dogs than grains.
Contrary to popular belief, it is actually commonly used meat protein such as beef, lamb, chicken and eggs that trigger allergic or food
intolerant reactions in dogs.
These products can cause serious adverse
health reactions in dogs and humans, and the Center for Public Integrity found over 25,000 reports of pesticide reactions have been reported to the EPA in the last 5 years (including 1600 canine deaths).
The FDA has received reports of adverse
reactions in dogs receiving the drug Comfortis (spinosad) concurrently with high, extra-label doses of ivermectin.
However, as a limited ingredient food, I understand that the content must be limited to
avoid reactions in dogs who may be allergic to certain foods or interference when doing an elimination trial.
By responding to aggressive or
fearful reactions in dogs with punishment or correction, we may end up exacerbating problems and «squashing» healthy, appropriate ways our dogs are trying to communicate.
The dwarf poinciana can cause serious toxic
reactions in your dog such as severe vomiting, confusion, weight loss, and may even be fatal in large doses.
Since dogs are natural carnivores, commercial dog foods laden with grains can create an allergy -
like reaction in your dog, creating itchy skin, watery eyes, and hair loss.
There are a variety of different causes of allergic
skin reactions in dogs and puppies including dog food (and certain ingredients), insects, pollens, smoke, pores, mold, dust... the list goes on.
Heartgard ® may cause a
severe reaction in dogs that are heartworm positive therefore heartworm testing is required prior to administration of this medication.
A study published by Purdue in 2005 found correlations between
vaccine reactions in dogs and variables such as age, size, and number of vaccines given.
Lloyd, Professor David, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Campus: «Diagnosis & Management of Adverse
Food Reactions in Dogs» Osborn, Sarah Colombini DVM, Southwest Veterinary College, Houston: «Optimal use of Hypoallergenic Diets» Ihrke, VMD, Professor of Dermatology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California: «Flea Allergy Dermatitis»
p. 3» When compared with infectious (attenuated, avirulent, modified live, recombinant viral vectored) vaccines, noninfectious vaccines are more likely to produce local and systemic
adverse reactions in some dogs.»