If your dog is itchy – his food could be the culprit...

Food allergies are more and more common in dogs these days...

And by that I mean DOG food allergies. Dog food allergies account for about 20% of itching and scratching in dogs. Unfortunately, the most common food culprits are beef, dairy, chicken, lamb, corn, fish, wheat and soy – just about every ingredient you’ll find in the most popular brands of dog food. There are several alternatives available on the market now for itchy dogs. Foods containing rabbit, venison and rice are often tried first to see if there’s an improvement.

If your dog is itchy – make sure to tell the vet. If an alternate diet is necessary, just remember that goes for EVERYTHING. No table food, no treats, not even rawhide until you’ve determined what the food trigger is.