My Dog has Allergies – What should I Feed Him?

Many dogs suffer from allergies. They will need a little more care and attention and you will need to pay special attention to their diet, but don't worry, it doesn't need to be a major issue.

When a dog is first diagnosed with allergies relating to food, the first thought many people have is that they are going to have to spend a lot of time and a lot of money preparing by hand, food for their dog. This is simply not true, in fact it's not even the best solution as it is virtually impossible to create a diet yourself for your dog that contains all the vitamins and nutrients he needs. You don't need to do this yourself as pet food experts have already done it for you.

There are plenty of hypoallergenic dog foods available, in plenty of flavours but you will find huge variations in price. These have been created by expert canine nutritionists to make sure the food contains all the nutrients and all the vitamins and minerals your dog needs, without any artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives that could cause an allergic reaction in your dog. Supadog Sensitive is our premium quality hypoallergenic food with a loyal, satisfied customer base.

If your dog is diagnosed with allergies then changing him over to Supadog Sensitive dog food is a necessity. However don't do it suddenly. You should change the food over gradually by mixing in the new food with the old food. Start by adding a handful to the bowl, then increase the proportion of new food to old until your dog is solely on the new food. A change in diet can upset a dog's stomach so making the change gradually should prevent this from happening.

When you change the diet keep a close eye on your dog and see if his allergy symptoms subside.  If they don't, one thing to consider is the flavour of the food. Sometimes dogs can be allergic to certain types of meat and most dog foods come in one of a variety of meaty flavours, so it can definitely be worth swapping to a different flavour if your dog's symptoms aren't improving. Beef is a particular problem protein. It might not be that he isn't getting better on that brand, it could simply be that he is allergic to the beef flavour but will thrive on the lamb flavour.

When your dog has allergies, you should also remember that he could well be allergic to treats, so always buy hypo-allergenic dog treats too. Again there are plenty of these available so your dog doesn't need to miss out on a tasty treat just because he suffers from allergies.

Once you and your dog get settled into a routine and find a food that doesn't cause allergic reactions then there will be little else to do other than ensure that well meaning friends and family don't feed your dog table scraps that could cause an allergic reaction. Your dog isn't going to refuse a tasty piece of meat just because he is allergic to it, so make sure everyone is aware of his condition. To find out more about Supadog Sensitive or to buy online visit the website today!