Raising a Puppy with a Food Sensitivity
New data suggests that food allergies in puppies may be more common than previously thought. In fact, they can account for up to 20% of skin problems experienced by various dogs. But food allergies and sensitivities aren’t just found in adult dogs; recently puppies are also being diagnosed. No matter how old your dog is, if she starts showing signs of food sensitivities or food allergies it may be time to take a look at her diet.
Tips for Raising a Puppy with Food Allergies
Understanding Your Puppy’s Food Sensitivities
Puppies are more than just companions; they’re part of the family. So when your puppy struggles with food allergies, you’ll do anything to help her feel better. Luckily, that’s easier to do now than it’s ever been.
Bits & Bites about Food Allergies in Puppies
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Many proteins can cause food sensitivities or allergies, and repeated exposure to a protein can increase the chances of developing hypersensitivity.
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Since it’s difficult to isolate the exact protein in a mixed diet that prompts food sensitivity, novel protein sources and/or limited ingredients can be beneficial for puppies with food allergies.
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A limited ingredient diet with a minimal variety of proteins can help reduce the likelihood of food sensitivity issues.
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Feeding your puppy a limited ingredient, like NATURAL CHOICE® grain-free puppy food with a single, novel animal protein source has great potential to help reduce food sensitivities in dogs.
Even if your puppy isn’t showing signs of food allergies or sensitivities, you may want to keep a nutritional history of what you feed your puppy. This way, if she develops allergies later in life, it’ll be easier to identify the problem if you know which protein and carbohydrate sources she’s been fed.
NUTRO® Natural Puppy Foods for Food Allergies & Sensitivities
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® natural puppy food offers solutions for the present and the future. We provide the balanced nutrient levels a puppy needs to grow into a healthy and strong adult. And like all NATURAL CHOICE® natural pet food products, this formula contains no chicken by-products or ground yellow corn. Best of all, it's 100% nutritionally complete so there's no need to add supplements. As your puppy grows into adulthood, you’ll find a variety of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® natural adult dog food products that’ll grow with her.