Dogs Can Have Allergies, Too

If your dog has constant ear infections, redness around their eyes and mouths, chronic diarrhea and hot spots on their skin, they may be allergic to their dog food. Dogs can have allergies just as often as humans do. In fact, the majority of dogs are allergic to one or more of the following ingredients commonly found in dog food:

     •   Beef

     •   Dairy

     •   Wheat

     •   Lamb

     •   Fish

     •   Soy

     •   Eggs

What do you do if you suspect your dog is allergic to his food? The first step is to take him to the vet where they do diagnostic tests to find out if your dog has allergies or another issue, such as human dander. Yep, your dog can be allergic to you just like people can be allergic to dog hair.

The next step once an allergy is confirmed is to find the best dog food for allergies and change foods to see if that helps your dog’s symptoms.

Bottom Line

Sharing your food with your pup might feel like a nice thing to do, but only if the foods are healthy and non-toxic. Some foods can be given as an occasional treat, such as ice cream, but dogs generally can’t digest dairy. Be sure to check to see if your dog can eat a certain food before handing over your snacks.