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What are common foods dogs are allergic to?

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Dogs are most commonly allergic to the following foods (in descending order): beef, dairy, wheat, egg, chicken, lamb/mutton, soy, pork, rabbit, and fish. Rabbit and fish are by far less common food allergens than the others.


What is the most common food allergy in dogs?

"The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins..." The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins, especially those from dairy, beef, chicken, chicken eggs, soy, or wheat gluten. Each time a pet eats food containing these substances, the antibodies react with the antigens, and symptoms occur.

What foods to avoid for dogs with allergies?

The most common allergens are beef, dairy, wheat, egg, chicken, lamb, soy, pork, rabbit, and fish.

How do I know what my dog is allergic to?

A RAST test, or radioallergosorbent test, is a blood test that can be used to determine whether a dog is allergic to certain antigens. This test is often performed as part of the workup for atopy (a skin manifestation of inhalant allergy) in dogs.

What food is good for dogs with allergies?

Best Foods for Dogs with Allergies1Nom Nom Fresh (Limited Ingredient Food) ... 2Wellness Simple (Limited Ingredient Food) ... 3Royal Canin Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed Protein (Hypoallergenic Food) ... 4Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet (Limited Ingredient Food) ... 5Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets (Hypoallergic Food)

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