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Protein Allergies And Dog Food (Part 2)

As a result of the increase of instances of dog allergies to protein, pet food companies have largely began to market alternative foods. Lamb and rice is now a common alternative. Although both foods do contain protein, they are not normally present in everyday dog food and thus it is difficult for a dog to have already developed an allergy to them. Dog allergies usually develop as a result of exposure to a substance or as a result of a genetic intolerance. In the case of lamb and rice, neither has been possible until recent years.

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There is no way to safeguard your pet against dog allergies to food. They either are or are not allergic to protein. The only action that you can take is experimentation to see what forms of protein he or she is allergic to and limit the intake of that form in future. Cooking your dog fresh meals may also go some way towards helping, but vigilance is the key to ensuring that your dog remains healthy.

That’s for today…

Sincerely

Angela

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admin on November 28th 2007 in Allergy, Puppies, Health

Protein Allergies And Dog Food (1)

It is a little known fact amongst dog owners that dog allergies related to food are caused by the high protein content of the diet that most dogs are automatically put on from the moment that they are old enough to eat solids. Most owners whose pooches suffer from dog food allergies have blamed the flavourings and preservatives that are added to dog food in the past. However, research has proved that this is most definitely not the case.

 

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Beef, soy, wheat, corn, dairy products, chicken and eggs are the main triggers of dog allergies related to food. All of them have protein as an integral part of their make up but have little else in common, so it stands to reason that it is protein content that causes the dog allergies. Research has shed a little more light on this because it has revealed that the amount of protein consumed directly affects whether a dog will be allergic to it or not, rather than a dog allergy being dependent on the composition of the protein itself. This latter statement refers to the fact that one form of protein can be slightly different to another and have more or less chance of provoking an allergic reaction on that basis. However, if a dog has a protein allergy then he will react to protein, end of story.
Part two comes within the next days…

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Angela

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admin on November 27th 2007 in Allergy, Puppies, Health

Dog Food Allergies vs. Dog Food Intolerance

Dog allergies to food are far more common than the average pet owner may realise. Approximately 10% of the dog population actually suffer from food allergies, but diagnosis can be difficult to say the least. Many symptoms do resemble symptoms associated with other ailments and illnesses. However, it is also too easy to pass a simple food intolerance off as an allergy when the two are vastly different things.

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A dog allergy to food is formed when the body absorbs the offending substance and causes a variety of effects such as itching, ear and eye infections, hair loss and skin flaking or patching. A food intolerance, on the other hand, does not allow the food substance to be absorbed at all. In many cases it has no sooner hit the stomach than expelled from the body via vomiting or diarrhoea. There are no lasting effects, like the skin problems and infections that characterise a dog allergy.

 

It is important for owners to actively understand the different between dog allergies and intolerances to food. Not only will this help reach an accurate diagnosis for your pet, but it will also better equip you to deal with the allergy or intolerance that rears its ugly head. A dog allergy or intolerance can be easily managed if you know how, but it is important to be able to distinguish between the two easily for the comfort and well being of your pet.

Sincerely

Angela

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admin on November 18th 2007 in Allergy, Puppies, Health

Food Allergies

    Food allergies are something that is difficult to identify unless one is well aware of the baseline information with regard to this type of allergy. The main symptoms of food allergies in dogs include the facial itching, limb chewing, belly itching, recurrent ear infections or skin infections.

food1 Since the dogs consume lot of prepared food materials including various kinds of proteins, fillers, coloring agents and more; in the commercial food materials, the incidences of food allergies are more than one can imagine. Allergic reactions mostly involve the skin or the gastro intestinal tract.

If you come across your dog itching after the provision of specific food materials, then suspect the food allergy in this animal. However, conditions like fungal infections need to be ruled out in general before the conclusion of itching as a sign of food allergy.

More in a few days….

Angela

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admin on November 13th 2007 in Allergy, Puppies, Health

More about Skin Allergy of Puppies and Dogs

Dog skin allergies are commonly caused by an adverse reaction to an allergen.
An allergen is a substance given off by certain elements of the world around us, including vegetation pollen and food for example.

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When these elements come into contact with a living being and cannot be neutralized by the body, it provokes an allergic reaction.

Best wishes

Angela

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admin on November 7th 2007 in Puppies, Health

Our “talking Dog” Candy about Dog Allergies

Find this great video from our talking Dog Candy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClsA8kMTEB8

She is telling about Dog Allergies and Puppy allergy.

Enjoy it ;-)

Greetings
Angela

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admin on November 6th 2007 in Fun, Health

Dog Skin Allergies

When it comes to canine skin problems, dog allergies are by far the common cause but unfortunately are extremely hard to diagnose effectively because dog allergy symptoms bear a striking resemblance to those of other aliments and illnesses.

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Skin allergies can manifest themselves in dogs in a number of ways, anything from dermatitis to ear infections, but they will always tend to affect the whole body in some way.

Sincerely

Angela

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admin on November 4th 2007 in Puppies, Health

Can Candy become allergic to straw?

Dear Dog lovers,

Our Dog Candy likes to play very often with straw! Long time nothing happends about allergic sysmptoms.

But after some months I realized, that her skin doesn’t look fine and she suffers!Does anybody has experience with that?

Thanks

Angela

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admin on November 4th 2007 in Fun, Health

More about Allergies

In order to help identify dog allergies it is essential to get to know your dog inside and out.

Any owner should be able to notice changes in their dog’s behaviour in order to identify any problems, from dog allergies to the earliest signs of illness.
There are many symptoms that can help an owner to identify dog allergies, from gnawing on the skin to constant scratching. There are no hard and fast rules as to how your pet may react to a dog allergy though so you should always attempt to find the root cause of any changes in behaviour.

Dog allergies should be identified and treated as early as possible to save your dog any unnecessary pain and suffering.
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It is better for both you and your pet in the long run because you can then enjoy your life together with peace of mind. Any dog allergies that your dog’s parent may have had may provide a good indicator as to what allergies your pooch will have, so do your research. A ten-minute conversation could after all save you from hassle further down the road!

Greetings

Angela

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admin on November 3rd 2007 in Puppies, Health

Dog Allergies

Any human that has an allergy will tell you how uncomfortable it can be. Imagine how much worse it is for a pet suffering from dog allergies.

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 Your pooch is unable to voice his or her discomfort and is unable to get help. Therefore it is part of your responsibility as an owner to detect dog allergies and administer any treatment necessary as soon as possible.

Dog allergies are much like human allergies in the fact that they are usually passed on genetically from the parents to the offspring. A dog can suffer from a variety of dog allergies. The common ones include food and protein allergies, pollen allergies and skin allergies. All are actually treatable with a variety of means ranging from changing pet food to medication. If you do think your pet has a dog allergy then a visit to the vet can confirm it and recommend a course of action.

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admin on November 2nd 2007 in Puppies, Health