Dog Food Allergies
Wheat and corn allergies are the most common.
Occasionally, dogs may also suffer from pork, lamb or other allergies just like people, but wheat or corn is more common.
Once you've (or you and your vet) diagnosed a wheat allergy, you want to avoid wheat in your pet's food. Check the ingredient labels on store bought food and you can bake (or buy) wheat-free treats.
Or, you may choose to feed no grain at all. Nature's Balance makes a meat based dog food with no grain especially formulated for dogs with allergies. The simplicity of this food (no by-products) and the unusual protein (duck) and carbohydrate (sweet potato) make this food a winner for the sensitive dog. Plus, it helps to rebuild your pet's immune system.
Natural Balance Fish & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food 15 lbs.
If You Do Choose to Include Grain in Your Dog's Diet, Do You Know What Types of Flour Your Dog Can Eat? If your dog is allergic to regular wheat or white flour (white flour is just bleached wheat with most of the vitamins removed) there are lots of different flours you can use in making dog treats or to look for in kibble.
Some of these will be found at a larger grocery but others you may have to special order or seek them out at a specialty grocery. Obviously, each will have their own tastes/textures and merits. Experiment and have fun! These are healthy flours to use in all kinds of baking. For dog treat recipes, go to the Dog Treat Recipe Page
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