It’s surprising to learn that so many of us never relate our pet’s skin allergies to the diet we are feeding them. After all, that’s first thing medical doctors tell us humans when we go to get relief from allergies. Think about it. The first thing your medical doctor might tell you, after doing the appropriate allergy testing is to cut out certain foods – and one of the first for humans is usually corn or corn products. And the next is usually grains in many shapes and forms. You would be surprised how many commercial pet foods (and some raw foods!) include large amounts of corn, wheat and other grains. Even if your dog is not allergic to corn and other grains, their bodies are not able to process these ingredients, so they provide no nutritional value to your pet and can sometimes cause intestinal distress and other health issues.
Your pet’s diet is the place you must start if you want to end hot spots, itching and scratching, scaly dry skin and even ear infections. And if you start with the right diet, you can probably skip all the expensive allergy testing, save yourself heaps of money and get your pet on the rapid road to recovery.
There are several options for feeding your dog a raw diet. Multiple options for raw dog food can be found at specialty pet stores or online at stores, such as the Natural and Raw Premium Pet Food Co. store. You can also make homemade recipes if you want to make your own raw food, but this can be time consuming!
Be sure to consult with your vet before making any changes to your pet's diet.
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