Pure carbohydrates, aka starches, are pretty low in or free of protein, which means dogs usually aren't allergic to them.
What is the most common food allergy in dogs?
The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins, especially those from dairy products, beef, lamb, chicken, chicken eggs, soy or gluten (from wheat).
Can dogs be allergic to potato starch?
Yes, the occasional pet is allergic to a specific grain, or even another plant-sourced ingredient such as potato, or even carrot, but this is less common than an allergy to an animal protein.
Can you have an allergy to starch?
Potato is a common food ingredient used worldwide, and potato allergy, although very rare, has been reported in some cases [1,2,3,4]. It is known that individuals with potato allergy tend to develop tolerance with age [1]. However, there have been no reports of allergy caused by eating potato starch.
Can dogs be allergic to cornstarch?
However, some dogs are allergic to ingredients such as corn. Corn, or maize, is a common ingredient in many dog foods. Many dogs suffer from corn allergies as a result of an over reactive immune system to the product and exhibit many different side effects because of this allergy.
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