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What ingredient in dog food causes allergies?

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


What foods should dogs with allergies avoid?

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

What ingredient in dog food causes itchy skin?

Some pet foods contain ingredients that your pet may not be able to tolerate, and this can result in dry and itchy skin. Some of the most common ingredients that trigger this form of a reaction include; wheat, maize, corn, and dairy products such as milk.

How do you know if your dog is allergic to their food?

Common signs of food sensitivity include: Gastrointestinal signs: often diarrhea the following day with or without vomiting. Dermatologic signs: Poor skin or itchy coat. Chronic ear or foot infections (yeast and/or bacterial)

What protein in dog food causes allergies?

4) Eggs. Protein in the egg yolks is the major culprit for a dog allergy. Raw eggs are not the most favorite food for dogs but eggs can be present in multiple store-bought dog foods.

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