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Few people would disagree that the dog is man’s best friend and has been for centuries. They keep us company through thick and thin. Any dog owner can recall the days of first meeting their canine companion, and the busy days of training their dog to obey basic commands and use the bathroom outside that inevitably followed. They can also tell you the joy and pride they felt when their dog finally started to obey those commands, after many, many dog treats and practices. What if your dog is allergic to those treats? How can you shower them with praise and reward them for their accomplishments then? Luckily, there is a special category of treats for dogs that are sensitive to certain common canine food ingredients, chemicals, and additives. These are known as hypoallergenic dog treats.

What are hypoallergenic dog treats, you ask? Simply put, they are dog treats that do not contain ingredients that generally cause allergy symptoms in dogs. This means it is devoid of ingredients such as corn, wheat, beef, chicken, soy, or dairy, and generally chemicals and additives, and usually contains grains such as rice, bran, or whole oats, and meats like salmon, bison, lamb, or venison. It is best to know exactly what your dog is allergic to before you purchase a specific type of hypoallergenic dog treat.

Depending upon what your dog is allergic to, there are all sorts of options for hypoallergenic dog treats. Locally, they can be found at a holistic pet food store, or even an organic grocer such as Whole Foods or Trader Joes. If you’re willing to look on line, however, the sky’s the limit on the number of brands and varieties of hypoallergenic dog treats you can find. Common brands such as Zukes, have their own web sites that give information on a variety of products. Other companies, such as The Pet Health and Nutrition Center, offer websites that showcase numerous brands of hypoallergenic dog treats, their ingredients, and their benefits. There are also specialty stores such as Barbara’s Canine Catering that offer treats that can be delivered right to your door.

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Sojo’s Grain Free Natural Dog Food

If you are searching for a more holistic approach to your dog’s food allergy problem, Sojos Grain Free Natural Dog Food Mix may be the hypoallergenic dog food your pet needs.

You see, Sojos is completely natural – no additives, no preservatives, no artificial anything.  Everything in the ingredient list is actual food that you’ve already heard of – like sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, celery, apples, whole eggs, flax meal, parsley leaf, calcium carbonate, carob powder, kelp powder, alfalfa, ginger root, and garlic. 

Each ingredient in this hypoallergenic dog food has a purpose.  For instance, the vegetables and fruit provide essential vitamins and fiber that your dog needs for a balanced meal.  Whole eggs not only act as a protein source, but also help add a beautiful and lustrous sheen to your pup’s coat.

Flax meal is a natural antihistamine and also works to make the hair softer (among other benefits as well).  Parsley leaf helps freshen the breath so your dog doesn’t have the typical unpopular “dog breath”.  Calcium carbonate is just what it sounds like – a calcium source.  Carob powder adds flavor and gives your dog a little energy boost – it’s chocolate for dogs.  Kelp powder helps decrease shedding and has more vitamins and minerals than I can list here.

Alfalfa strengthens joints.  Ginger root is great for dogs with sensitive digestive systems as it “settles” the stomach.  Garlic is a natural flea and tick repellent, adds flavor, and has so many benefits, you’d need a book to list all of them.

Simply add the Sojos Grain Free Natural hypoallergenic dog food mix to some meat and a little bit of water, and let it soak up the juices before serving it to your beloved canine.  What could be a better way of showing your pup how much you love her – besides letting her sleep on the bed while you sleep on the floor (which probably isn’t going to happen)?

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Here is some helpful information about dog skin allergies and also called hot spots when the dog’s skin becomes irritated. Have these problems checked to make sure they do not get worse.

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broken nails receding from tissue

Hi to all readers and visitors to this site. Thanks again for all the information you have shared. I am writing today because I have some interesting news to share about dog food allergies  related to dog’s nails.

My dog recently went in for his annual check up and the Vet noticed that his nails were cracked an worn in several places. Now Trey, my dog, is a rough and tumble chocolate Labrador Retriever He digs, he swims he chases balls, ducks , rabbits, fish, sea gulls and all kinds of things. So his nails are not usually salon quality.

The Vet said it appeared that he may have had a nail fungus infection, which can result form his paws being wet  for an extended period of time or from an allergy to something in his food.

Trey has been eating a hypoallergenic dog food but he also had spent two weeks on vacation with us sailing around the Cape Cod Massachusetts area. That meant wet feet every day, and with a dog you are more concerned with making sure their chest and body gets dry than their feet. So the verdict is still yet to be determined on the chipped and broken grayish nails.

It’s not easy to see from the picture but his nails have a grayish color and the black hard shell is receding from the tissue under neath. Eventually the nail can fall off and expose the tissue.

However the Vet also shared with me his view of commercial dog food.”it is mostly all hype not very good nutrition..” And he told me that he cooks for his own dogs. He told me once a week he makes a kind of baked casserole.

I asked if he would share his recipe and he said that it was very simple. Brown rice or sweet potato as starch a good meat source such as chicken or beef,Organic of course, and then carrots and or peas. He mentioned that often home made food lacks the calcium dogs need and suggested unflavored tums is a good source. Simply grind up a few in a coffee grinder and add to the recipe. Then bake the whole thing in the oven and feed during the week.

I thought many of you might like to know about both the home made food and the possibility that nail fungus infections can be a symptom of a food allergy.

Once again as I always say we are not Veterinarians here just people who share our experiences and try to provide good information. So if you think your dog may have a similar problem by all means get him or her checked out by a Vet.

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No time to bake let the Blue Dog Bakery do the Work.

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