Canine Dog Allergies to cheaper dog foods.

• Food allergies are responsible for 10% of the allergic reactions seen in dogs.
  
• The most common allergic reaction to food in canine dog is itching, sometimes to the point where they scratch off their fur.
  
• Digestive reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea are usually a sign of food intolerance rather an allergic reaction.
• Canine Dog with food allergies tend to be allergic to ingredients such as beef and dairy products.
• The protein in beef and the lactose in the dairy can cause your canine dog to begin itching as the body reacts negatively to the allergen by producing high levels of histamine.
• However, other proteins such as chicken, lamb and eggs can also cause an allergic reaction.
• Non-animal based products such as wheat, corn and soy can also prompt an allergic reaction in your canine dog.
• Although these products are common in cheap dog foods, they are also used in some higher-end brands.
  
• If your canine dog is affected by these products in cheaper dog foods, he will also be affected eating the more expensive foods.
• When diagnosing a cheaper dog foods allergy, your vet will likely rule out any other skin disease first.
• The vet will then put your dog on a 12-week diet consisting of one protein and one carbohydrate he has never eaten before.
• Common variations include rabbit meat and rice or deer meat and potatoes. You can either make these foods yourself or buy commercially made foods designed for canine dog with allergies.
• If the symptoms clear up during the diet, the dog is put back on his normal diet after the 12 weeks.
  
• If the symptoms re-occur, it confirms a cheaper dog foods allergy and a special diet is prescribed for the canine dog.