Dogs suffering from allergies are becoming more and more common. Experts are blaming everything from environmental changes to the commercial pet food industry. If you believe that changing your dog's diet will help with his suffering, this dog food for allergies may help his symptoms.
Allergies are a sign that your dog's immune system may be overreacting to an ingredient in his dog food. Practically every type of commercial pet food has at least one ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction.
Some of the most common food allergens for dogs include:
- wheat
- corn
- soy
- chicken
- beef
- eggs
If you believe that your dog is suffering with allergies, food or otherwise, you need to seek assistance from your veterinarian. Do not try to diagnose the condition yourself. While you're going through the trial-and-error process to determine what is causing the allergy, your dog will continue to suffer.
Your veterinarian will exam your dog and listen to your concerns. If they believe that allergies are the culprit, they'll perform a blood test to determine what your dog is allergic to. It's best to do this testing when the allergy is in full swing in order to get the most accurate results.
Once your vet figures out what Fido is allergic to, they can help you create dog food for allergies that excludes the allergen and meets all of your pup's nutritional needs. Before switching to this recipe (or any other dog food for allergies), you need to discuss it with your vet. They will be able to tell you if the recipe meets the right nutritional requirements or recommend supplements to add to the food to make it balanced.
Turkey Stir Fry Dog Food for Allergies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 turnip (cubed)
- 1/2 pound of spinach
- 1/2 pound of lentils
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
The best dog food for allergies will have limited ingredients. This makes it easy to determine what the allergen is, if your dog has a reaction to the food. If you're feeding a commercial diet with a laundry list of ingredients, it's going to be very difficult to tell what exactly is causing his allergic reaction.
First, add the olive oil to a large skillet. Add the turkey and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the cubed turnip, spinach and lentils. Cover and cook the recipe for an additional 15 minutes, stirring often.
This dog food for allergies is simple to prepare, but remember to check with your veterinarian about adding additional supplements or a multi-vitamin to meet all of your dog's nutritional needs.
As soon as the food has cooled, you can feed it to your canine companion. You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
The recommended serving size for this recipe is about 1/2 cup for every 20-25 pounds of body weight per serving. It should be served twice a day. Keep in mind that more active dogs may require more calories every day, while lazier pups might not need as much.
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