Monday, October 26, 2009

Revealed: Dog Health Food Could Cure Your Dog's Allergies

 

Who Else Wants To Cure Their Dog's Allergies With Dog Health Food?

Allergies in dogs are becoming more common everyday and
many people are turning to dog health food as an
alternative. By being aware of exactly what is really going
into your dog's food, you can spare them suffering and pain
and even add years to their life.

There's heaps of grain, by-product and preservatives going
into your dog's food too. It can be hard for us to figure
out if we have an allergy, so how much harder is it when
your dog can't even tell you if they're feeling sick from
their food? Allergies can make us all miserable and our
dogs too.

So what does a dog suffering from allergies look like?
Unlike humans the allergy usually comes out through the
skin rather than the nasal passage. Not sneezing but
itching and chewing. Often they will suffer from poor coat
condition, sometimes there's greasy layer to the coat and
an unpleasant smell. Often the dog's coat will be in a bad
way Also your dog can get hot spots. These are itchy areas
that often cause quite a lot of distress and irritation for
the dog. They'll end up as open sores that can take a long
time to heal. And short haired dogs can get these just as
much as long haired ones. They are most common at the base
of the tail, but can occur anywhere.

Some dogs can really benefit from regular bathing in a
hypoallergenic shampoo, as this will strip off the dirt and
bacteria that can cause or contribute to the allergic
reaction. If this is combined with a treatment to soothe
the skin it can bring a lot of relief to your dog. Doing
this every day is a good way to break the cycle in severe
cases.

One more common way for allergies and sensitivities to
exhibit is a constant scratching and worrying at particular
area. This is something that is distressing for your dog
and we want a solution right now to give them some relief.

Dogs can be allergic to the same sort of things that humans
are like pollen, dust mites and mould. So a good first
step is to simply make sure that your house is kept clean,
from dust and mould.

Another allergy that dogs can develop is food allergies.
It is rare for dogs to be born with a food allergy and it
usually develops to a certain ingredient in the food that
they are having. Often this is a grain that is being used
to bulk out the food. These grains are commonly corn and
wheat gluten that is a useless by-product of the human food
industry. It is then put in our dog food and supposed to
be healthy! There is not any real nutritional value in this
and it isn't surprising that it causes allergy and
sensitivity, especially after years of consumption.

While it is important for our dogs to have some sort of
vegetable matter to give them the complete nutrients that
they need, grains should only make up a small part of the
total diet. Meat proteins and animal fat are much more
important parts of the canine diet.

In many foods there is a preservative called Ethoxyquin
which has been linked to many allergies and even cancer.
So reading the ingredients list is really important to your
dog having the best health possible. But the problem is
that sometimes the nasty preservatives can be hidden or
added before the final processing, so it won't appear on
the list of ingredients.

It's more important today then ever to be aware of what is
really going into the food that we feed our dogs and dog
health food is a great way of giving the best to your
pooch. By making sure that we only give them the most
nutritious food, we can add years to their life and more
energy everyday. It's really a little effort for a
fantastic and lasting pay off.

About the Author:

Our dogs rely on us to provide them with the best possible
food and care, so it's our responsibility to know what goes
into the dog food that we give them. To keep your best
friend healthy and add years to their life, subscribe to
our dog health food newsletter. You'll find out exactly
what goes into commercial dog food and how to make your own
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