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.
How can I stop my dog from having food allergies?
Common anti-allergy foods (novel protein sources) include kangaroo and oatmeal or venison and potato. This prevents the immune response from continuing to be triggered. Your vet may also suggest that you try a hypoallergenic diet. These foods are made with hydrolyzed proteins.
How do food allergies develop in dogs?
Food allergies occur when an animal's immune system misidentifies a protein from a food as an invader rather than a food item and mounts an immune response. The end result of this response can be itchy skin or ear and skin infections in some pets, while it may cause vomiting or diarrhea in others.
Can a dog all of a sudden become allergic to their food?
Just like people, cats and dogs can have food allergies, too. And like humans, those allergic responses can range from itchy and irritating to severe and dangerous. Food allergies in pets can begin at any age. They can start even if your cat or dog has been eating the same food for months or years.
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