Dog Health Problems with Allergies

Top 10 Dog Foods

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Top 10 Dog Foods

Your dog's foods allergies will be significantly reduced, or even eliminated by changing to a high quality dog food, without fillers, chemicals, additives, artificial preservatives and harmful unnecessary ingredients found in cheap grocery store brand dog foods.

See an excellent top 10 best dog foods list here, which is a good starting point in helping your companion overcome horrible, itching, scratching and allergies.

DOG FOOD FOR DOGS WITH ALLERGIES

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Allergy Formula Dog Food

Dog Food for Canines With Food Allergies

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Natural Balance L.I.D. Allergy Formula Dry Dog Food - SECURE, GUARANTEED AND SAFE ORDERING HERE FROM ONLY NATURAL PET STORE.

Natural Balance L.I.D. Allergy Formula Dry Dog Food is designed for dogs with sensitivities to common pet food ingredients. Scientifically formulated to provide high quality nutrition and help maintain skin and coat for all breeds and life stages of dogs.

Some dogs may be highly sensitive to commonly used animal proteins, carbohydrates and food additives in their diet. Allergic reactions can lead to irritable bowel, upset stomach, and a number of skin problems. Limiting the number of ingredients offers a unique alternative for dogs with special dietary needs.

Natural Balance L.I.D. Allergy Formula Dry Dog Food is made specifically for dogs prone to allergies based on a unique blend of a premium protein and carbohydrate not commonly found in dog foods along with effective natural ingredients to help rebuild the dog's immune system. The ingredients, the sources of those ingredients, the nutritional value, the palatability, the effect on the stool, effect on the coat - Nothing about this formula has been overlooked!

AVAILABLE IN :

Lamb & Rice;
Bison & Sweet Potato;
Duck & Potato;
Vegetarian
Venison and Sweet Potato;
Chicken and Sweet Potato;
Fish and Sweet Potato

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Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diet Allergy Formula Canned Dog Food

Wellness Simple Solutions Allergy Formula in Duck, Salmon or Lamb

A natural solution for dogs with allergies and food sensitivities. These formulas leave out common ingredients that cause reactions.

Less is truly more when approaching existing allergy challenges or preventing them from occurring. Holistic nutritional experts strongly advocate limiting the number of foods consumed at any one feeding. Eating only one food at a time aids digestion and elimination and allows for a greater level of nutrient absorption.

1 Unique Meat Protein + 1 Carbohydrate - it's that simple!

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Wellness Simple Solutions Allergy Formula Canned Dog Food Available in Duck, Lamb or Salmon

Addiction Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

Addiction Grain-Free Dry Dog Food was founded by a leading Holistic Veterinarian and Clinical Nutritionist who saw thousands of disease-stricken cats and dogs plagued with skin and gastrointestinal conditions caused by allergies to beef, chicken, lamb and artificial additives.

Addiction Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is the ultimate in holistic pet food. Free from harmful additives, made exclusively from novel proteins and game meats known for their nutritional and hypoallergenic properties

SALMON OR VENISON FLAVOURS

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Addiction Grain-Free Hypoallergenic Canned Dog Food

Exclusively Made From Novel Proteins and Game Meats

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Addiction Grain-Free Hypoallergenic Canned Dog Food range is made exclusively from novel proteins and game meats instead of commonly used chicken, beef or lamb. Novel proteins are hypoallergenic to dogs not previously exposed to them, and they therefore provide a natural solution to dogs that are allergic to chicken, beef or lamb. Each novel protein and game meat in the Addiction range is carefully selected for its exquisite taste and nutritional properties, providing your dog with a naturally great tasting meal with unique health benefits.

Offered in:

Hunter's Venison Stew
Herbed Duck Confit & Sweet Potatoes Entree
King Salmon & Potatoes Entrée
New Zealand Brushtail & Vegetables Entrée
Black Forest Rabbit & Blueberries
New Zealand Venison & Apples Entrée
Safari Buffalo Meatloaf
Turkey with Cranberries & Apples
Unagi & Seaweed Entrée

DOG FOOD INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

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DOG FOOD INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

WHAT ARE FILLERS?

Fillers are only used for one reason, and that is money saving for the cheap dog food manufacturers, not in any way is it considered a benefit to the nutritional value of the dog's food.

Included are products that are not edible and difficult for our pets to digest such as:

cereal byproducts
cottonseed hulls
crushed peanut shells
straw
corn
crushed corncobs
weeds
feathers

A cheap dog food filled with corn fillers, listed as corn, corn meal, and corn gluten meal should be avoided as this is used as substitute for higher quality animal protein sources.

Fillers that are used are not just tasteless, but actually can hurt your pet as they cause digestive problems and horrible allergies. They can cause digestive problems, allergies, and in immune deficient puppies or older pets can cause severe medical problems.

WHAT IS A BY-PRODUCT?...More here

WHAT IS A NON-SPECIFIC MEAT SOURCE?...More here

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Dog Health Problems - Allergies, Itching and Incessant Licking

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PARASITES

Fleas and mites are the most common cause of dog skin problems, and easily treatable. Since one female flea can consume fifteen times her body weight in blood over her adult life, that one single flea can cause tremendous misery for a dog. If untreated, fleas can also cause anemia and tapeworms.

Today there are many different choices to protect our pets from fleas and ticks, yet veterinarians still see many dogs with flea problems on a daily basis. Spot treatments are the most common and seem to be the most effective way to control fleas, ticks and mites.

Avoid dog skin problems such as fleas and ticks by using spot treatments regularly or as directed by the manufacturer or your vet.

Canine Allergies

My Black Lab "Lady" suffered with dog skin allergies since we brought her home as a rescued puppy over 11 years ago. Over the years, I have learned that allergies can be just as difficult to pinpoint in dogs as they are in humans.

Allergies occur when the body's immune system is weakened, which can be caused by improper or insufficient nutrition. Feeding home made organic dog food with added nutritional supplements or the top of the line organic dog food, is what stopped my Lady’s allergies altogether. Her immune system was fortified, and in turn the allergies completely disappeared, along with the continuous licking.

DOG SEASONAL ALLERGENS

If you notice your dog chewing and scratching more in the mornings after he/she comes in from outside, then it's possible he's/she’s sensitive to pollen, mold, ragweed or other environmental factors. Also, allergies can include a sensitivity to dust. So, if dusting the house is considered low on your priority list, yet you notice that your dog is fine until he/she comes into the house, then it's possible that he is sensitive to dust-mites.

Environmental allergens are usually treated with anti-inflammatories and shampoos, ointments, sprays and supplements, recommended by your vet.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Chewing the feet can be an indicator of food allergies. Although food allergies are less common in dogs, they can become more severe. Switching to an all natural organic premium dog food, homemade dog food or food made specifically for dogs with allergies is the first thing to try.

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Don’t give a large variety to start with, and slowly introduce any new foods over a period of several weeks to see if the chewing increases or decreases. Keeping a careful watch of what your pet eats makes all the difference in catching an unknown food allergy.

DIET, AIRBORNE OR BOTH?

The first priority for owners tackling dog skin problems or dog allergies should be to immediately to switch to an organic based diet, whether home made or a premium brand name.

When buying organic dog food look for a certification of over 70% organic, and of course the first ingredient is always meat. This is something that definitely will not harm your pet, and is the easiest and least expensive way to start figuring out what is causing the licking and allergies.

Remember, just because your dog doesn't do well on lamb doesn't mean that he won't do well on a chicken based food.

I found that the premium organic foods made specifically for dog skin allergies eliminated completely my Lady’s incessant problem.

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This had been ongoing for years, with medical treatments of prednisone, antihistamines, and costly vet bills for expensive allergy testing and after all that the diagnosis was inconclusive.

The real key is to observe your dog's patterns.

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