Food allergies account for about 20% of dog scratching and itching. If your dog suffers from food allergies, it is probably itching of the skin especially around the face, legs, ears and anal area. If left untreated, symptoms can worsen with the ear, hair loss, and hot spots.
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Sometimes just adding omega fatty acids in the diet of a dog, it will help excessive itching and scratching subside. Omega fatty acids are good for your dog's coat and skin. If your dog's skin problem, before spending thousands of dollars on tests, try switching your dog food grain free food and start doing a trial to determine which proteins and other sources of food your dog is allergic to.
How to perform a food trial
food trial basically consists of removing all potential food allergen for 3 months. During periods of food trial, it is important to feed your dog's protein and carbohydrates only (such as rabbit and potato or venison and potato ). source of protein should be one of them is your dog is not had before. Your veterinarian or animal nutritionist can prescribe special hypoallergenic dog food for you or you can prepare homemade meals for your dog.
This is particularly important during this probationary period, and not allow your dog to any other food or treats. It takes about 3 months to complete a food trail and see the results. Remember, no other food or treats are allowed!
After your dog's symptoms go away, May you begin reintroducing other food sources, one for time, for about two weeks. If symptoms occur, then you know that a food allergen is for your pet. Remove the food source, and let your dog heal again, and then re-introduce the new food. This may be a long tedious process, but if your dog's diet is formulated to be free from ingredients that cause these reactions, it will help her take a lot happier, itch-free lives.
Note:. When preparing homemade baby, consult a veterinary nutritionist to make sure that a balanced diet with the right amounts of vitamins and minerals
always seek medical help and advice from your vet