an allergy to poultry is an over-reaction of your dog’s immune system to an unwelcome protein, in this case, a poultry protein, that is present in a particular ingredient of their diet. if your pet is showing an intolerance to a particular food, it may indicate that an allergy is in the process of developing. proteins and carbohydrates that are not included in the dog’s current food, referred to as novel ingredients, are generally the best choice for an elimination …

it’s not uncommon for dogs to be allergic to one or more of the ingredients commonly found in dog food. “the most common allergies include beef, chicken, lamb, and wheat.” while the right dog food for your dog’s allergy will depend upon guidance from your vet, we’ve researched the best options for a variety of preferences and scenarios, evaluating dog foods with a limited list of ingredients, formulated to avoid specific allergens. however, the ingredient list does include egg and …

they’d be surprised to find out that dogs can develop allergies to certain ingredients even in premium foods. first off, it’s important to know there’s a big difference between a food intolerance and a true food allergy for dogs. jean hofve, dvm explains in whole dog journal that for most dogs, skin and gastrointestinal problems are not usually the result of a food allergy, but rather due to environmental allergies like pollen or grass. dr. hofve explains that an allergy …

but just because a bag of food has a picture of a duck emblazoned across the logo does not mean it is a healthy, nutritious food for your pet. real duck makes the food plenty tasty, and your dog cares about the smell, taste and texture of his food, not the color. but, while duck is a good protein source for many elimination diets, choosing a food that also contains chicken meal, pork fat, or any other number of additional …

however, because these symptoms can mimic the symptoms of other illnesses, it’s wise to bring your dog to the vet for an evaluation if you suspect a food allergy is involved. when your dog has a food allergy, your dog’s digestive system fails to digest some of the proteins in the allergy-inducing food. some believe that food allergies are the result of a genetic anomaly (as they are thought to be in humans) – something your pup is simply born …