Is Bella & Duke raw dog food hypoallergenic?

Our food is designed to be as hypoallergenic as possible, so it does not include grains and is as low-carb as possible. We also offer single-protein meals for dogs that are allergic to/intolerant to certain proteins. You can find out more from our nutritional philosophy.

What foods to avoid for dogs with allergies?

Most importantly avoid foods that you know/suspect your dog is allergic to. It is also worth avoiding highly processed foods as these often contain ‘filler’ ingredients, like barley, rice, oats, etc, which dog’s can be allergic to.

What is the most common dog allergy?

Chicken and beef are the most common foods that dogs are allergic to. They are also the most used proteins in dog food. Feeding a dog the same thing for a long time has the potential for that dog to develop an allergy or intolerance to one or more of the ingredients present in the food.

How long does it take for dog food allergies to clear up?

Food allergies can develop at any age, and the only way to avoid your dog reacting is to remove the food/ingredient they are allergic from their diet.

Can dog allergies go away for good?

True food allergies may never go away. If your dog’s reactions are caused by an intolerance, it can take between 8-12 weeks for signs to fully subside after removing the food or ingredient from your dog’s diet.

What can you give your dog for food allergies?

If your dog has a food allergy, look for food that is free of your dog’s known allergen. Pay close attention to the ingredients list, as this allergen may be added in another way, e.g., as offal or bone. Giving foods that contain natural probiotics or supplementing your dog’s diet with natural probiotics can help support gut health and support dogs with autoimmune symptoms like itchy skin and eczema. If you’re not sure what you can feed your puppy or dog, check out our range of guides covering what dogs can eat.

Can you test your dog for allergies?

Tests are available for dog allergies. However, home tests can give inaccurate results. A vet can carry out tests to check for allergies. It’s important that tests are carried out after the symptoms have fully subsided, as it’s possible to receive ‘false positive’ results due to the presence of antibodies. Food elimination is the most accurate way to determine what your dog is allergic to. This process involves stripping back everything your dog eats to one protein and feeding them this for a period of 8-12 weeks. If your dog shows no reactive signs in this period, you can add another food type into their diet and feed them this for a week. For example: You decide to feed your dog a single protein meal of raw chicken for 8-12 weeks. They show no signs of an allergic reaction, so you mix the raw chicken with raw beef and feed them this for 1 week, monitoring for signs of an allergic reaction. If no signs show, you introduce another food type and feed this for a week. A food elimination test is a lengthy process, and it is best done under the guidance of a vet, preferably one who is experienced in raw feeding.

What is the best food for dogs with skin allergies?

Again, the best food for a dog with a skin allergy is free from ingredients that bring on an allergic reaction. So, if you know your dog is allergic to chicken, don’t feed them food with it in. A single protein raw diet can be given for a period of time as part of a food elimination test.

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