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A dog in the house requires special attention and care. A caring owner must first of all decide on the choice of food for the animal – natural food or ready-made industrial feed. The second option is especially attractive for people who do not have free time to prepare a menu and regularly prepare dishes from ordinary products for their beloved dog. Ready-made food eliminates this need.
In pet stores, there is a large selection of commercial dog food. Give preference to premium and super-premium feed from proven manufacturers. But even buying expensive food does not exclude the risk of an allergic reaction to a new product in a dog.
In the article, we will tell you why food allergy occurs and how it manifests itself in dogs and puppies, we will consider anti-allergenic food from popular manufacturers for dogs of different breeds, criteria for choosing high-quality food, and the best hypoallergenic food.
Why does a dog develop a food allergy?
An allergic reaction to food in dogs does not occur immediately, but develops gradually. The reason for its occurrence is the individual reaction of the dog’s body to a certain component or chemical additive contained in the feed.
Specialists highlight the list of the most dangerous food for dogs. All of them belong to the economy category and contain various harmful additives and low-quality ingredients that replace real meat.
Dog food is divided into two categories: dry and wet. According to veterinarians, in most cases, allergic reactions in animals are provoked by cheap dry food in granules. It is in such a product that there is an excess of harmful components.
Buying expensive food also does not exclude the development of an allergic reaction in dogs. Such a product does indeed contain meat, natural vegetables and other useful ingredients, but they can also cause an individual reaction in the animal, acting as an allergen.
In any case, when identifying signs of a dog food allergy, the owner needs to choose a new, safe product for feeding the pet. It is very important that the composition of the second feed does not contain components that cause a painful reaction in the animal.
Signs of food allergy in dogs and puppies
An allergic reaction to food in a dog can be determined by characteristic symptoms.
Signs of allergies in dogs:
1. Appearance of itching. The dog often itches, can scratch the skin to wounds.
2. A white coating may appear on the fur of the animal, somewhat reminiscent of dandruff.
3. Abundant hair loss.
4. Tearing from the eyes.
5. Liquid discharge from the nose.
6. Swelling of the face, limbs.
7. The appearance of cough and shortness of breath is not excluded.
8. Rashes and red spots, hot to the touch, may appear on the skin.
9. A serious sign of an allergic reaction is eczema on different parts of the animal’s body.
10. Nausea occurs, the dog refuses food.
11. Fungal ear diseases.
12. Increased stool frequency.
In addition to all of the above, the dog’s behavior noticeably changes with an allergic reaction. He becomes restless, the appearance of the animal is painful, the ears are limp. When the allergy worsens and concomitant health problems appear, the dog may emit a very unpleasant smell. Such symptoms should not be ignored! The animal must be shown to the veterinarian urgently!
Overview of hypoallergenic fodder
For dogs prone to allergies, special hypoallergenic foods are made that do not contain allergenic components. Of course, such a product will cost more than ordinary food, but your dog will not have painful reactions to food.
We will conduct a brief review of hypoallergenic food for dogs of different breeds and ages.
For dogs of large and medium breeds
The budget hypoallergenic PROBALANCE HYPOALLERGENIC of good quality is suitable for dogs of large and medium breeds. The product contains animal protein, antioxidants, lysine and Omega-3. The only nuance is the content of chicken protein, so such food should not be chosen by animals with an allergic reaction to animal protein.
A safer feed is Flatazor Prestige Adulte. Excellent for dogs of different breeds and ages. This product contains quality ingredients, animal protein, proteins, Omega-3 and 6. It does not contain gluten or grains. There is a large selection of flavors in the assortment.
For dogs of small breeds
1ST CHOICE HYPOALLERGENIC ALL BREEDS hypoallergenic food is perfect for small breed dogs. It contains the mildest ingredients that normalize the work of the digestive tract. The feed contains fresh duck meat, prebiotics, vitamins, as well as ginger extract, which reduces inflammatory processes in the animal’s body. Such food can be fed to both adult dogs and puppies.
Another tasty and healthy treat for dogs is monoprotein grain-free food with L-carnitine domestically produced by TITBIT. As a protein, the producer uses meat of one species – lamb, turkey or salmon. Medium-sized soft pellet feed contains a whole complex of useful minerals and vitamins. It is suitable for dogs of small and large breeds, as well as for pets prone to obesity.
For puppies
Akana holistic food is perfect for feeding a puppy. It has a balanced content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The product contains natural animal protein – chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, offal, sea fish and other delicious ingredients. Cereal crops replace legumes – beans, lentils, peas. There are no artificial components in the feed.
Another hypoallergenic feed recommended for feeding puppies and older dogs is Biofood from the super-premium line. It is made from environmentally friendly and natural products, contains natural meat, offal, phytoelements, vitamins and mineral complexes.
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