The Dog Food Comparison Blog

A dog can get allergies from different sources including: flea allergies, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, and inhalant allergies. The dog food allergy would typically not depend on the season, whereas the other allergies would typically come and go when it gets cold and insects and pollen are fewer in numbers. Allergies indicate that there is a disruption in the immune system. Sometime it can take real detective work to discover the reasons for it.

However, here are a couple of cautions to be aware of to avoid potential problems.

First, use ceramic or stainless-steel food and water bowls and clean them regularly. Avoid using plastic bowls or containers.

Second, make sure that the water you give your dog is clean and free from contaminants that may end up in your yard, hose, etc.

Third, pay attention to the foods you are giving your dog. Ingredients that are more likely to cause food allergies in dogs are beef, dairy products, chicken, wheat, chicken eggs, corn, and soy. Unfortunately, these items are very common ingredients in dog foods. You may have to switch to a hypoallergenic dog food.

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