What's the best food for dogs with skin allergies?

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What's the best food for dogs with skin allergies?
You can't determine that until you know the actual allergies. You can try to figure it out on your own, but it's time consuming and difficult (even impossible in some cases). I had our dog tested for $250, best money we've ever spent. They'll even give you a print out of safe foods to feed. He has nearly 30 allergies, only symptom was frequent ear infections. Among them...house dust/mites, cotton, grasses (three types), trees (four types), beef, milk, carrots, potato, kelp, etc. Good luck. (Allergies vary from dog to dog, please don't think what works for one works for all or assume all you need is an "allergy food"...it depends on the allergies.)
Reply:My dog has exreme dander, but I find that a lamb and rice formula, one high in vitamin E and without corn or chicken, clears up the itches and dander. Diamond brand is what I have used, it's only in feed stores, but Purina Indoor Complete has a similar formula, others are comparable too, I'm sure.
Reply:RAW feeding is best for dogs with allergies. http://www.rawlearning.com





The majority of food allergies in dogs are brought on by vaccines and the main foods they are allergic to are grains. Ask ANY raw feeder and they will tell you that allergies generally disapear 100% when being fed raw. Even dogs who are allergic to chicken in kibble can often eat raw chicken with no sign of alleries.


People who have no clue about RAW feeding are quick to give a thumbs down on these type of answers because it's easier to ignore the facts then to learn them. :)
Reply:It depends on the allergy. My dog gets funny on any lamb, chicken and pork. She has beef and tuna food instead with rice. Ask your vet.
Reply:I know of a dog who had severe allergies that have basically disappeared since switching to Timberwolf.
Reply:I don't know if this is the best. But there are alot of "better" made food that can be expensive.


I have been told and I do feed this to my own dogs just because its a good dog food. Its called Canidae its a dry dog food. They only used to make one flavor but now you can find Lamb and Rice. You can find the food at the better pet stores that carry the more expensive foods. I buy 40 pound bags and the cost I get it for is around $32 some places might charge a few bucks more.





Also if your dog has skin allergies and if you haven't tried this yet. Your dog could be allergic to fleas, flea bites. Dogs can be ya know. Use monthly and possibly year round if they are allergic. Frontline and Advantage is really good.


Another thing you can do is go to the store (Walmat) Buy Fish Oil capsules (Omega Fatty Acid) or Safflower Oil will work too. My dogs run from 70 and 80 pounds and I give them each one 1000mg a day which is one capsule. Depending on the weight of your dog determines how much to give. Good Luck.


P.S. Looking at my ratings I guess I should add in here that I've also had 6 dogs....three lived to be 15 years old. Three right now 4-4 and 5....got a little experience with the dogs I think.
Reply:Ask your vet because some dogs don't react well to special foods. You wouldn't want to make her allergies worse. Your vet could take a look at your dogs skin and know what food would be best. Changing your dog's diet should always be closely monitored anyway.
Reply:The best food would probably be California Natural.


"California Natural Pet Food


Cheap pet food ingredients, such as protein fillers, or even premium ingredients can be highly allergic to pets with sensitive systems. That's why California Natural dog and cat food refuses to use them in our production. In fact, we have the shortest ingredient list of any dry pet food and combine just one protein, one fat and one carbohydrate source to create a hypoallergenic pet food."


http://naturapet.com/brands/california-n...





Here is a store locator: http://www.naturapet.com/where-to-buy/





Yes, it is a little more expensive than your average old wal-mart brands, but it will probably help your dogs allergies out alot. Plus its really healthy; no fillers or byproducts, wheat, soy or corn.





I use Innova (also on that site) for my 2 dogs (no allergies though) and they love it! These are some of the top dog foods.





You may want to look into Canidae too:


http://www.canidae.com





Hope that helps!
Reply:Until you figure out what it is your dog is allergic to you can't really tell. Dogs can have seasonal allergies or food allergies. If your dog has seasonal allergies you shouldn't really have to switch the food, unless your vet suggests it. If it is food allergies, you can always switch your dogs diet to all natural or (once again) whatever your vet suggests.