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Dogs With Skin Problems: Recommended Foods

also see Dog Tail Docking 

also see Canine Skin Conditions 

also see Canine Dermatitis 

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also see Canine Skin Disorders 

Dogs with skin problems benefit from a restricted diet that excludes certain highly allergenic foods. Canine skin problems are common in many breeds and they are often the result of a food allergy. A switch to commercial dog foods that are formulated for dogs with sensitive skin may be all that is needed to relieve your dog's itchy skin. For more complicated allergies, an elimination diet is recommended.

Common Dog Food Allergens

Elimination Diet Process

  1. Thoroughly groom your dog to eliminate fleas. Flea bite dermatitis can cause allergic skin reactions.
  2. Obtain a prescription diet from your veterinarian.
  3. Feed only the prescription diet for two months.
  4. Add single food items at two-week interval to determine if symptoms reappear.

also see The Primary Causes of Canine Sneezing

also see Dog Skin in Health and Sickness: Advice From Veterinary Dermatologists

also see Diet Management in Dogs

also see Feeding Your Pet