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Feed a Dog With Allergies - Visit a large pet store or specialty organic food pet store. Most of the familiar brands of dog food that you find in grocery or discount stores have similar ingredients. If your dog has more than one or two allergy triggers, it's very likely you'll have to move to more specialized brands to find the right food. If your vet has given you a list of ingredients that your dog is allergic to, bring it with you when you shop to refer back to.
Read the labels. Many dog food brands come with special allergy formulas, as well as wheat-free and corn-free varieties. If your dog is allergic to grains, check into canned dog food, where you're more likely to find 100 percent meat formulas or meat and vegetable mixtures that your dog can tolerate. Fish and potatoes is a common hypoallergenic dog food, look for brands that have salmon as its first ingredient.
Read the ingredients. It can be tedious to read so many packages and dog food cans, but once you find products your dog can eat, it will be simple enough to just buy those brands on future store visits. Be sure to check your allergy list to make sure the product is free of all your dog's allergy triggers.
Make your own food. While it's fine to supplement your dog's basic food with some cooked chicken, vegetables or fruits, be aware that your dog needs well-rounded nutrition and vitamins. There are many dog food cookbooks at your library, bookstore and specialty pet shops to help you make the perfect meals.
Make your own dog treats. For dogs allergic to grains, all-meat canned dog food can be sliced and baked in the oven for crispy homemade dog cookies.
Like people, dogs can be plagued with a host of environmental and food allergies. Veterinarians have discovered that many of our pets are allergic to the common grain fillers in dog food and treats commonly sold in grocery and pet stores. If your dog has these or other food allergies, it's important to provide her with food that meets her nutritional needs but doesn't affect her health. It can be a challenge, but it's incredibly rewarding when these diet changes eliminate your dog's gastric problems, skin irritations and frantic scratching.
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Feed a Dog With Allergies
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