By Megan Salingzer
If your dog is suffering from a allergic reaction to the food it is eating then you have no doubt wondered what is the best food for my dog with allergies. This can be quite a complicated topic however for many different reasons. First of all, there is no food that could possibly be the 'best food for dogs with allergies' because all dogs have different needs and are likely allergic to a different thing.
There are many different components to the food the dry dog food we give to our pets that may be causing the allergic reaction. Things like different meats, dairy products, and grains are extremely common in dog food and may be the cause of the discomfort. Studies have proven it false, but most people believe it is actually the preservatives and coloring that they add to dog food that is causing the allergy. While the health concerns of putting coloring and preservatives in your dog's food is definitely valid, you do not need to worry about them causing allergies.
Many breeds of dog(such as the greyhound) are extremely sensitive to certain common foods as well. It is not a very good idea to let your dog eat human food. I know we are all guilty of letting our dog "help" clean the dishes or having them eat the rest of the leftovers. Even letting them clean up messes that have dripped over to the ground. However, if your dog has a history of allergies you should not let the dog do this. Things like tuna, cheese, sausage, many kinds of grains, and countless other food items humans eat every day could potentially cause a dog to have an allergic reaction.
The first step to locating the best dog food for dogs with allergies, or at least your dog's allergies, is to figure out exactly what they are allergic to. This can be an extremely daunting task. The dog is likely allergic to one specific ingredient existing in one of its foods, so you need to look through the ingredients list to try and locate the culprit. You must then begin eliminating all of the potential allergens from the dogs diet. This can be done by giving a dog a different kind of dog food, probably a hypoallergenic dog food, that is made of a different set of ingredients. If your dog has been having an allergic reaction to food made with beef then perhaps you could try a food made with rabbit or something else exotic. Once you have found a food that doesn't cause a dog food allergy, you can gradually add in other foods. If the dog has an allergic reaction again you will know what ingredient it is allergic to and you can now avoid it.
Megan Salingzer is a part time author who commonly writes about topics such as Fashion, Home, and Family. For more of her recent work please see Crystal Chandelier Earrings and Star Necklaces.