Food & environmental allergies in dogs
Food & environmental allergies in dogs
Does your dog have signs of food or environmental allergies?
Dry itchy skin is just one of the many symptoms that may indicate your dog is experiencing a bigger problem brought on by environmental allergies. In rare cases, these may also be signs of food allergies in dogs. These signs can be long-term, recurring and should be noted to your vet.
Here are a few signs a dog might be experiencing food or environmental allergies.
Here are a few signs a dog might be experiencing food or environmental allergies.
Environmental allergies
Recurring signs of environmental allergies may be caused by grasses, pollen or biting insects. They can be addressed with a multimodal treatment consisting of medication to help reduce the immediate symptoms and nutrition for effective long-term management.
Environmental allergies
Recurring signs of environmental allergies may be caused by grasses, pollen or biting insects. They can be addressed with a multimodal treatment consisting of medication to help reduce the immediate symptoms and nutrition for effective long-term management.
Food allergies
Food allergies in dogs are actually very uncommon — in fact, only 10% of dogs experience food allergies! Rarely, however, some dogs may experience reactions to certain ingredients, and they are identified through food elimination trials conducted by your veterinarian. A food elimination trial is a process of finding and removing the food ingredient causing skin issues or digestive upsets.
Food allergies
Food allergies in dogs are actually very uncommon — in fact, only 10% of dogs experience food allergies! Rarely, however, some dogs may experience reactions to certain ingredients, and they are identified through food elimination trials conducted by your veterinarian. A food elimination trial is a process of finding and removing the food ingredient causing skin issues or digestive upsets.
Managing a dog’s allergies
Managing a dog’s allergies can be a challenging process, and your first step should be visiting your veterinarian. They will help you find the right combination of nutrition, medication, and/or topicals for your dog.
Trust
Living with a dog with food or environmental allergies can cause you both to be restless, but the road to recovery will require time, patience and trust in your vet. Remember — just like humans, every dog is unique, and the best solution will come from working with a professional to address your pet’s specific needs. Together, you’ll get on the right track to helping your best friend feel like their best self.
Nutrition
Therapeutic nutrition plays an important role in the long-term management of allergies in dogs. The right nutrition can promote healthy skin from within and help alleviate your dog’s signs quickly and long-term. Even with treatment, some dogs may have recurring signs that will require adjustments along the way, and your veterinarian will be a helpful resource in managing your dog’s allergies.
Medication
A vet may prescribe medication to help alleviate your dog’s signs of allergies. If you are wondering what you can give your dog for allergies, only give medication as recommended by your vet.
Topicals
Topicals can be used for managing allergies in dogs. There are various deliveries for topicals like shampoos, lotions, sprays or ointments. Reach out to your veterinarian to ensure a specific topical is appropriate for your pet’s skin condition and life stage.
Understanding nutritional support for food and environmental allergies
You’ll want to ask your vet about a few things when it comes to the best dog food for food or environmental allergies. For food allergies, ask about therapeutic dog food with a single novel protein or hydrolyzed protein that is unlikely to cause a reaction. For environmental allergies ask about nutrition that can nourish and help protect from environmental irritants.
Time to see a veterinarian?
Talk to your vet about which nutrition is right for your pet.
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare + Metabolic Weight Dry Dog Food
Nutrition to help promote urinary health and weight management
Hill's Natural Soft Savories Chicken & Yogurt Dog Treats
Hill's Natural Baked Light Biscuits with Real Chicken Small Dog Treats
Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Dry Dog Food is highly digestible great tasting nutrition clinically proven to help settle digestive upsets. Fortified with Hill's proprietary ActivBiome+ Ingredient Technology clinically shown to rapidly activate the gut microbiome to support digestive health and well-being.
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Chicken Dog Food
Delicious clinically proven nutrition that helps protect vital kidney function and available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters
Hill's Prescription Diet l/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food
Support for your dog's liver health
Hill's Prescription Diet s/d Chicken Flavor Wet Dog Food
Support your dog's urinary health by helping dissolve struvite stones
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Beef & Vegetable Stew Dog Food
Delicious clinically proven nutrition that helps protect vital kidney function and available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters
Hill's Prescription Diet d/d Potato & Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food
Limited ingredient dog food to support a dog's food sensitivities
Hill's Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Chicken Flavor Dog Food
Support for a dog’s urinary health
Hill's Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food
Chicken & Barley recipe with precisely balanced nutrition to keep adult dogs active and healthy.
Hill's Natural Jerky Mini-Strips with Real Chicken Dog Treats
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
For the unique nutritional needs of mature Small & Mini dogs
Hill's Grain Free Crunchy Naturals with Chicken & Apples Dog Treats
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Rice Stew
Chicken & Rice Stew with great taste and precisely balanced nutrition to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food
Beef & Barley recipe with precisely balanced nutrition to support mobility and muscle mass for older dogs.
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Help dogs quickly and naturally lose weight by activating their unique metabolism
Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Wet Dog Food
With hydrolyzed protein to help avoid adverse food reactions in dogs and promotes healthy skin
Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb Wet Dog Food
Delicious clinically proven nutrition that helps protect vital kidney function and available in multiple wet forms & flavors to entice even the pickiest of eaters
Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic Vegetable & Chicken Stew Dog Food
Supports weight loss and maintenance