The first step in treating your dog for dog food allergies is to determine what ingredient (s) he is sensitive to. This can be hard but it could be possible.
First, read the ingredient label on the bag and write down a list of the protein (s) sources and the grains. A lot of dogs are developing wheat or corn allergies but they can also be allergic to chicken, beef or any other protein.
Second, go to a top quality pet food source or log on and get a food that has none of the same ingredients. If you are used to purchasing your pet his food at the superstore, you may be a little overwhelmed at all the higher quality brands available. But that’s ok; there’ll be a food available without the corn, wheat, and other ingredients your dog might be acclimatized to eating.
You do not want to get a giant bag. Try it in smaller bags to determine if it helps your dog stop the itching and scratching first. Get a 2-3 week supply. You must begin to see a difference in this amount of time if your dog is a victim of a dog food sensitivity.
After two weeks, if you see an improvement, you can introduce the other ingredients into his diet one at a time (through different types of food) if you’d like. If frequent food changes upset your pet’s stomach, you may end up spreading this “testing” out over months. Keep a log so you may remember what you have fed him and what, if any, reactions were.
You may add a spoon of yogurt to his food to help to keep the “good” bacteria active and settle his tummy.
Feed your dog omega three fatty acids to help end itchy, scratchy skin. You can give fish oil tablets, a special dog supplement or add olive oil and ground flaxseeds to your pet’s dinner. These fatty acids have natural anti inflammatory properties which can help with allergies, boost your pet’s immunological reaction and heal raw, irritated skin.
You may also relieve itchy skin with oatmeal baths and oatmeal shampoo. If you dog have lots of “hot spots” you can help with a paste of oatmeal and water. Mix up a paste and use it on the infected areas for several minutes, then, wash clean with clean water.
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