Best Dog Food For Skin Allergies

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How to avoid most common food allergy in dogs.
Dogs can get skin allergies due to many different reasons, including sensitive skin, a nutrient-deficient diet and pests (including ticks, fleas, lice etc). No matter if the cause of sensitive skin has a connection with the dog's diet or not, it is very important to feed your dog with the best quality food. It's true that a high quality dog food is not a cure itself, but it can make the difference in the healing process.
Be on the lookout for foods that have been specifically formulated for dogs with skin allergies. Such a formula will usually include good protein, essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) and antioxidants. Important antioxidants to look out for are vitamins C and E, as well as beta carotene. These are all components that help to not only achieve a good skin condition and glossy coat in your dog, but also to maintain it. It also protects you dog against cellular oxidation and strengthens your dog’s immune system.
However, in cases where sensitive skin is due to allergies, be careful of immune-boosting foods and supplements, since it is an overactive immune system that is causing allergies in the first place.

Dog Food

It is advisable to try hypoallergenic dog food. Hypoallergenic dog foods are mostly available in the following categories:
Limited Ingredient Diet: This food contains fewer ingredients that makes it easier to establish whether your dog’s sensitive skin is due to an allergic reaction to a specific food ingredient.
Novel Ingredient Diet: This food contains unique ingredients to which your dog probably has never before been exposed to, and therefore will probably not cause an allergic reaction. This may include protein, such as buffalo, pheasant, kangaroo, millet and even seafood (since seafood is packed with Omega 3’s and Fatty Acids). This is a very good alternative food for dogs with corn or chicken allergies.
Prescription or Veterinary Diet: These foods are designed by veterinaries or specialists to specifically contain hypoallergenic ingredients and are usually exclusively prescribed or sold by veterinaries.
The above categories of dog food can also come in different variations, such as gluten-free, grain-free, wholegrain, free-range eggs as well as highly digestible fruits and vegetables.
Another type of dog food for skin allergies is hydrolized protein. This type of dog food is basically pre-digested and due to the fact that it is partially broken down your dog’s immune system will not recognize it as an allergen, even if your dog is allergic to the unhydrolized version. Your dog’s body is accordingly able to absorb all necessary nutrients from this type of food.
You can also be on the lookout for dog food that contains apple pectin. This will coat your dog’s stomach and alleviate pain and discomfort as well as allow your dog’s body to absorb water more effectively, resulting in better skin.
Although the above type of dog foods can be more expensive than their “normal” counterparts, the expense is worth a healthy and happy best friend.

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