Believe it or not, a leading cause of your pup's allergic reactions is very likely the puppy food he is eating. It can be tricky to tell the difference from one allergy to the next, so people who own a pouch may not know a food allergy when they see it. Food allergies can present themselves at any stage, however, meaning your dog could actually not show any symptoms for a long time (even years), or the may happen within just a few short days. Basically, your pup could be eating a food he is actually allergic to, he's just not showing any reactions yet. Symptoms of allergies can take time to present themselves, because sometimes allergens need to build up first. Statistics state nearly 70 percent of all food allergies are the result of giving your young dog the same puppy food for over two years.
As a responsible dog-owner, the first things that you should know are the symptoms manifested by your dog when he has food allergies.
* First, you'll see skin conditions. Overly hard and frequent licking and scratching are dead giveaways. Obviously, your pup's skin itches way more than it should. He may even grate his head, back, butt, or other parts of his body on the carpet, floors, walls, or furniture to try and end his itching pain. Digging and chewing on his skin repeatedly can result in further irritation, swelling, flakiness, and even bleeding. He could even begin losing hair.
* Another sign is issue with digestion. When a food allergy presents itself in your young pup, you can count on increased flatulence, loose bowel movements, and even vomiting.
* Breathing Difficulties Like all allergies, it may lead to conditions that can impair breathing such as, coughing, sneezing, and wheezing.
Now, let's explore some things you can do to help prevent / treat these reactions.
* When the allergic reaction starts to manifest, take your pup off her current food. The next step is to begin slowly returning the ingredients of this puppy food formula, ONE ingredient at a time. By doing so, you can pinpoint exactly which ingredient is causing your pup's allergies when systems return. You will then know just which ingredient, or ingredients, to remove from your dog's diet. Of course, you should consult you vet before starting this elimination diet. With consent however, your vet should recommend following this diet for 12 weeks.
* You can also begin using specially formulated hypo-allergenic puppy food. These formulas incorporate more healthy, natural ingredients like vegetables, duck, lamb, potatoes, and rice.
* Hyposensitization/Desensitization Desensitization is a process that helps your dog develop resistance against common food allergens by injecting him with a minute quantity of allergen at a regular basis. Through which, he will develop antibodies that will combat allergic reactions.
* Antihistamine These are medications that are used to treat allergies, both in animals and humans. Ask your doctor for help regarding the proper use of antihistamines on your dogs.
* Skin testing/Blood Testing This procedure is done by vet dermatologists. The procedures are highly accurate and can help you determine the type of puppy food that your canine must avoid.
As a responsible dog-owner, the first things that you should know are the symptoms manifested by your dog when he has food allergies.
* First, you'll see skin conditions. Overly hard and frequent licking and scratching are dead giveaways. Obviously, your pup's skin itches way more than it should. He may even grate his head, back, butt, or other parts of his body on the carpet, floors, walls, or furniture to try and end his itching pain. Digging and chewing on his skin repeatedly can result in further irritation, swelling, flakiness, and even bleeding. He could even begin losing hair.
* Another sign is issue with digestion. When a food allergy presents itself in your young pup, you can count on increased flatulence, loose bowel movements, and even vomiting.
* Breathing Difficulties Like all allergies, it may lead to conditions that can impair breathing such as, coughing, sneezing, and wheezing.
Now, let's explore some things you can do to help prevent / treat these reactions.
* When the allergic reaction starts to manifest, take your pup off her current food. The next step is to begin slowly returning the ingredients of this puppy food formula, ONE ingredient at a time. By doing so, you can pinpoint exactly which ingredient is causing your pup's allergies when systems return. You will then know just which ingredient, or ingredients, to remove from your dog's diet. Of course, you should consult you vet before starting this elimination diet. With consent however, your vet should recommend following this diet for 12 weeks.
* You can also begin using specially formulated hypo-allergenic puppy food. These formulas incorporate more healthy, natural ingredients like vegetables, duck, lamb, potatoes, and rice.
* Hyposensitization/Desensitization Desensitization is a process that helps your dog develop resistance against common food allergens by injecting him with a minute quantity of allergen at a regular basis. Through which, he will develop antibodies that will combat allergic reactions.
* Antihistamine These are medications that are used to treat allergies, both in animals and humans. Ask your doctor for help regarding the proper use of antihistamines on your dogs.
* Skin testing/Blood Testing This procedure is done by vet dermatologists. The procedures are highly accurate and can help you determine the type of puppy food that your canine must avoid.
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