As more time goes by, we hear of more pets that have people-health issues. Health issues that are killing them just like they are in people, like, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and some are even allergic to needs like food.
A food-allergic dog will have symptoms that are obvious and can be detected without a veterinarian. It will itch incessantly, chew on the bottoms of their feet, and all the scratching will lead to fur coming out and leaving bald spots, and sores. The first thing to go bald is usually a spot on their lower back just above the tail or behind the ears.
Food Allergic Dogs Need Special Food; Not From the Store
If a dog has bald spots, everyone else who owns dogs won’t touch the affected dog, thinking it has a communicable disease. No disease is present in the allergic dog, but allergic reactions can make it look like the dog has a disease. And, suffering from allergic reactions can make the body’s immune system weak, and they may develop other diseases from that.
The constant itching can also break the skin and make sores. Sores itch when they heal, so the dog usually scratches and chews at it even more, causing it go grow and get red and angry, and even bleed. The animal suffers way more than necessary and should have the itching relieved by a shot from the vet.
An owner can try every dog food on the shelves and still not find the culprit. However, there is much that can be done. It’s recommended to make a food-allergic dog’s food from scratch, and stop giving them commercially made food. Feed them meat and veggies, it’s what their body is made for. Corn and wheat or gluten are often the culprits, but not always. Grains and corn wreak havoc on a dog’s insides and they suffer from it.
Go ahead, make his food. It’ll feel good and so will he!