My 6 month old classic brindle female has small bumps on her skin that do not appear to be bug bites. I was told that they may be food allergies. We currently feed her Pro Plan large breed puppy formula, but after reading postings on this web site, we are planning to change. We are going to get a medium adult dog formula, but is there any that anyone might suggest. We like to give her a combination of canned and dry food at feeding time. Thanks.
Food Allergies?
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Well, if she's been on Pro-plan, then the most likely causes of the problem are the corn gluten, the wheat, the beef tallow, the brewers rice or the beet pulp (probably in that order too). That doesn't make it impossible that something different in the food is the cause, or that it's an environmental allergy either.
But upgrading to a better food is a good idea, and very beneficial to your dog irrespective. We are what we eat - and that's true for dogs as well as people.
As a suggestion, how about one of the Fromms Four Star range of foods? Those are very good quality, and aimed somewhat at allergic dogs. Foods like Innova, Chicken Soup, and Wellness would likely be good choices too. They're not allergy formulas - but they don't contain nasty things like corn gluten and wheat either, so are far less likely to cause a problem in the first place
If you find you do need a full allergy food, then good options are Wellness' Simple Solutions range, California Natural, or Natural Balance.
But upgrading to a better food is a good idea, and very beneficial to your dog irrespective. We are what we eat - and that's true for dogs as well as people.
As a suggestion, how about one of the Fromms Four Star range of foods? Those are very good quality, and aimed somewhat at allergic dogs. Foods like Innova, Chicken Soup, and Wellness would likely be good choices too. They're not allergy formulas - but they don't contain nasty things like corn gluten and wheat either, so are far less likely to cause a problem in the first place
If you find you do need a full allergy food, then good options are Wellness' Simple Solutions range, California Natural, or Natural Balance.
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I feed both mine Nutro Ultra and change around with Natures Recipe Vegeterian formula...they are both good foods for allergies..I also use Missing Link...good luck...
Laura
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I have been told by our dermatologist that the majority of allergies are attributable to environmental elements such as grasses, trees, dust mites etc. As a result, you may want to consider having allergies tests done to determine if your baby is in fact allergic to these things. Apparently food allergies are less common than environmental ones. Good luck!
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