Hypoallergenic Dog Food
Hypoallergenic dog food is made up of a diet most closely suited to a dog’s digestive system. It is created specifically for feeding dogs that have developed food allergies. Statistics suggest that many dog allergies can be traced back to the food they are eating.
Typical symptoms of food allergies include diarrhea, vomiting, and skin related issues such as severe itching, excessive licking or “chewing” and sometimes a chronic outer ear infection. Your dog can develop an allergy to the food you have been feeding him for years. You should get your dog checked by your veterinarian to make sure there are no other underlying causes of the symptoms.
Treating a Dog with Food Allergies
Medications are not the answer. Treating the symptoms will not solve your problem. When your dog develops an allergy to his food, the only successful way to treat him is to change his diet. Make sure you remember to change his “treats” too. It will not help your dog if you continue giving cookies, sweets and other “human” treats unsuitable for his digestive system. Hypoallergenic treats that your dog will love are dehydrated tendons or organ meat treats. Switching to hypoallergenic dog food will solve your problem.
Hypoallergenic dog food is made up of
* all natural ingredients with no additives
* high protein based content – usually venison, lamb, salmon, duck or rabbit
* carbohydrates in the form of brown rice or oatmeal
* vegetables
Hypoallergenic dog food contains no preservatives, corn or wheat grains, colorants, flavors, dairy, or soy. These ingredients are often included in ordinary dog foods and one or more of them are the usual causes of the food allergies.
Ordinary dog food is made up of a higher proportion of carbohydrate to protein than dogs should have. Dogs need a high protein diet. The grains used in ordinary dog food are often not easily digested, and will be passed out in your dog’s poop as whole pieces. This means he is not absorbing all the contents of the food. It is far more stressful to his digestive system and will eventually cause health problems.
Benefits of hypoallergenic dog food
* It is convenient and ready to serve
* It is suited to and works with your dog’s natural digestive system
* Eliminates allergic reactions to food
* Your dog eats the correct proportions of protein to carbohydrates
* Vitamins and minerals are added
* All your dog’s dietary needs are met.
* Many dog diseases related to nutrition will be prevented. Some dog diseases related to diet include diabetes,
anemia, inefficient immune system, arthritis, obesity, gum disease and bad teeth.
* You will save on veterinarian bills because you will have a healthier pet.
* Your dog should never become overweight as he will not be eating too much carbohydrate content in his diet.
* Your dog will be full of energy, alert, happy and fit and have a shiny healthy coat.
Hypoallergenic dog food is more expensive than other dog foods, but the benefits to your pet far out-weigh the expense. You will find the symptoms of food allergies in your dog will automatically clear up once you feed him hypoallergenic dog food.
