veterinary prescription dog food is used to manage a variety of health conditions in dogs, but the concept behind it is not always clear. in some animals, dietary proteins can trigger an abnormal immune response. veterinarians typically prescribe hydrolyzed protein dog foods to treat two diseases: food allergy and inflammatory bowel disease. dog food allergies develop when the gut incorrectly starts identifying benign dietary proteins as a potential health risk and mounts an immune response against them. food allergies are …

when commercial kibble won’t cut it anymore, many owners are turning to homemade dog food for allergies recipes to help their canines that suffer from food-borne allergies. food allergies are actually rare in dogs, and these allergies are more likely to be caused by the environment and sometimes genetics, studies show.

with homemade dog food for allergies, you can alter recipes to fit your pup’s needs. remember that these recipes are just a loose suggestion, …

it’s not uncommon for dogs to be allergic to one or more of the ingredients commonly found in dog food. “the most common allergies include beef, chicken, lamb, and wheat.” while the right dog food for your dog’s allergy will depend upon guidance from your vet, we’ve researched the best options for a variety of preferences and scenarios, evaluating dog foods with a limited list of ingredients, formulated to avoid specific allergens. however, the ingredient list does include egg and …

your vet will be able to run some tests and rule out any underlying health conditions and if food is the cause, they’ll also be able to help you transition your dog over to a suitable allergy formula. we also recommend you stick with one protein and one vegetable as this is easier for the body to digest. grains can be hard to digest for dogs with more severe allergies and pork by-products do lower the overall quality of what …

phosphorus is a mineral that is essential in the formation of strong bones and teeth. a dog food that’s low in phosphorus will be made with less than 0.4 percent phosphorus. “if one switches to a low phosphorus dog food, but still gives treats that are high in phosphorus, this will add to the daily phosphorus intake, which would be counterintuitive.”  veterinarians often recommend a diet change as a first step after a pet has been diagnosed with changes in …