Food allergies in dogs occur when your dog’s intestinal tract becomes overly sensitive to certain proteins, causing a harmful antibody reaction. Food allergies can develop in any breed of dog at any age. Just like in humans, food allergies in dogs are different from food intolerance in dogs. Food allergies will cause problems such as skin itching and infections, hair loss, ear infections, and hot spots, while food intolerance will result in symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. So what foods are dogs allergic to?
Below is an ordered list of the most common foods that dogs are allergic to:
– Beef
– Dairy
– Chicken
– Lamb
– Fish
– Chicken Eggs
– Corn
– Wheat
– Soy
There is a very strong correlation between the above list of most common foods dogs are allergic to, and the most common ingredients in dogs foods. It is likely that overexposure to certain foods can be a cause of dogs developing an allergy to that food. In order to prevent your dog from developing food allergies, it is recommended that you vary their diet.
Additional Help
In order to treat food allergies in dogs, you only have to remove the food they are allergic to from their diet. However, the symptoms of food allergies in dogs are very similar to the symptoms of many other problems that your dog could have, so if you notice symptoms of food allergies in your dog, you should take them to a veterinarian in order to get a proper diagnosis. If you do not have a veterinarian, you can use TalkLocal to find one. You can receive up to three phones calls in minutes from high quality veterinarians in your area, that are available when you are. TalkLocal will save you time and money by matching you with local professionals that can accommodate your schedule and budget.
