By Otto Rodriguez
PetLifePro.com
From dried raw recipes that use salmon to avoid the more common beef and chicken allergens to other diets that focus on turkey and organic ingredients, the universe of the premium food for dogs with allergies is as wide as the breeds themselves.
Usually, the most common allergies that affect dogs are related to the protein source or the way it’s processed.
If you have a dog that suffers from food allergies, before you go crazy buying the “best,” and most expensive, diets in the market, talk first to your veterinarian because he or she can help you identify the culprit.
Sometimes, the cause of allergies is not even food, but environmental reasons. Is your furry friend exposed to environments inhabited by other animals?
Are you exposing your pet to excessive heat or extremely cold temperatures?
Once you rule out all possible environmental conditions, then it’s time to pay attention to diet changes.
Organic is better for dogs too
One of the most popular diets in the market is the Organic Turkey and Liver Dry Dog Food, made by Tender and True. One chief characteristic of this type of food is that you won’t find a bit of grain here. This healthy blend comes with added vitamins and minerals.
If salmon is good for humans, the same applies to your furry friend. Hence, any food that includes salmon can work wonders for your pet’s health and it’s an excellent option when you are trying to identify which protein your dog is allergic to. AvoDerm makes a special blend in which salmon is the main ingredient.
Finally, if your If your dog is sensitive to certain types of foods, having fewer ingredients is definitely a plus. Blue Basics is an entire dog food line designed to help dogs with sensitivities. There are several different types of food from Blue Basics, and each one could provide the nutrition your pet needs without the allergens that make him sick.
There are many more brands and diets that contain only organic and top-notch ingredients, but regardless of which “premium brand” you choose, talk to your vet first and introduce them slowly to avoid any food complications.
