What are the symptoms of meat allergies? What can you do to prevent them in your dog?


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Have you ever wondered if your dog might have allergies and what the cause is?

It's possible that the symptoms you're experiencing are actually caused by a meat allergy.

In this article, I would like to learn about meat allergies that your beloved dog may develop and introduce some measures you can take.

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1. What are the meat allergies that your dog may have?

Animals have an immune system that protects their bodies from the invasion of pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.

However, the immune system that protects the body is not a harmful pathogen,
When we react sensitively to foods or pollen that are normally harmless, and cause harm to ourselves, this is called an "allergy."

Even in humans, we often hear about "food-related allergies" such as "hay fever" and egg allergies.
Just like humans, dogs are known to suffer from a variety of allergies.
There are many different types of allergies, but they can be broadly divided into three types:

Atopic dermatitis
● Mite and flea allergy dermatitis
Food allergies

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As mentioned above, there seems to be a certain number of pet dogs that may have food allergies.

Pet food contains a variety of ingredients that may act as allergens and cause allergic reactions.

Commonly eaten foods such as beef, lamb, chicken, dairy products, wheat, eggs, soybeans, and corn are known to be allergens.

Among them, this time I would like to introduce meat allergies.

Symptoms of beef allergy appear early, with most occurring by around the age of one.
Let's take a look at the symptoms and treatments you should take if you develop the condition.

2. What are the symptoms? What can you do?

The main symptom is itchy skin.
This is a symptom that can appear regardless of the season, and if the itching occurs in mucous membranes on the face, such as around the eyes, ears, or mouth, it is more likely to be an allergic reaction rather than dermatitis.

If you also experience constant itching on your back, around your anus, or on your toes, you may suspect an allergic reaction.

In addition to itching, other symptoms to watch out for include going to the bathroom more than three times a day and whether the stool is in the form of diarrhea.
Other allergy symptoms include vomiting and stomach pain.

If you experience these symptoms, it is important to go to hospital as soon as possible.
If allergies become severe, they can go into shock, so be sure to have your pet thoroughly examined at a veterinary clinic.

In fact, the cause of your dog's meat allergy is often unknown, and it is believed that genetic and environmental factors are deeply involved.

Just like humans, when various factors such as stress, genetics, and the environment accumulate, your dog's immune system can overreact, causing the development of allergies. Proteins such as beef are often used as ingredients in dog food, and it is said that consuming a lot of this type of protein causes the body's immune system to overreact. It appears that beef allergies also develop in this way.

In addition, veterinary clinics can determine whether or not your pet has an allergy through blood tests, so it is important to identify which foods are causing the symptoms and then avoid those foods as a countermeasure.

However, although it is possible to measure allergic reactions, it is sometimes not possible to fully understand whether they are directly linked to symptoms such as itching.
Once allergy testing has narrowed down the allergen to a certain extent, a final method is to conduct an elimination test to identify the allergen.

An elimination test is a method of identifying allergens by feeding food that does not contain a specific substance and measuring the difference in reaction.

Once you have properly identified the allergen, you can select a product that does not contain the relevant allergen from the various dog foods available on the market.

This is a multi-step process in which you can deal with food allergies.

Even though people often have allergies to beef and wheat, there are also cases where they are allergic to other rare foods, so it's important not to have preconceived notions!

If you find out that your dog is allergic to beef, it is important to consult with your veterinarian and monitor the situation while feeding them allergy-friendly food.

Next, we will introduce recommended foods to identify allergies and allergy-friendly meals.
What are the symptoms? What can you do? | Bow Wow Place

3. Foods recommended for preventing allergies

One recommended way to prevent allergies is to rotate dog foods.
This is a way to prevent the development of allergies through long-term intake of the same protein, and is also an effective means of identifying allergens.

When it comes to meat, there are many different types, including not only beef but also lamb and fish.

By rotating dog foods with different protein sources every 4 to 6 months, such as lamb → salmon → venison → pork, you can identify allergens and prevent allergies by avoiding dog foods that contain those ingredients.

First, we'll introduce some recommended foods as ways you can do it yourself!

HERRMANN'S

HERRMANN'S | Bow Wow Place
In Germany, where HERRMANN'S is produced, dogs and cats enjoy nutritionally balanced meals made from a variety of ingredients every day.

Based on the idea that "feeding dogs a variety of foods" leads to happiness, a wide variety of menus are prepared to make your dog's mealtimes enjoyable, including dishes that make generous use of high-quality organic meat, vegetables, fruit, and herbs, as well as dishes that are just meat or just fish.

It is 100% additive-free, with no chemical pesticides, fertilizers, preservatives, colorings or other additives.

No hormones or antibiotics are used on the animals used as ingredients. This is a highly recommended treat with a wide variety that your dog will love to eat!


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What is HERRMANN'S, the completely additive-free and organic food company?

KiaOra

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KiaOra is a dog food that uses meat ingredients from New Zealand and Australia, which are known worldwide for their excellent quality, and is made to pursue the essence of dogs from a scientific perspective, going back to the basics and asking what kind of animal they are.

Our food is made with a focus on using only the ingredients necessary for health, and is made with as much high-quality, naturally pastured meat from New Zealand and Australia as possible.

Another attractive feature is that there are many different types of meat to choose from for your dog.

The recipe is centered around meat that is easy on the digestive system. The "Lamb" and "Grass-Fed Beef" are safe meats that are raised on natural pastures in New Zealand and fed on grass, while the wild "Kangaroo" is a game meat unique to Australia that grows freely eating natural grass in an environment blessed with sunshine and rain all year round, making it a healthy meat that is high in protein and low in fat.

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brand introduction

KiaOra
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go!™SOLUTIONS

go!™SOLUTIONS|Bow Wow Place


GO! Solutions'
Carbonear series is a grain-free food for adult dogs that contains 70-85% animal protein.

It contains several types of animal protein to help build a strong, lean body, and also contains herbs, probiotics, and prebiotics to aid digestion.

It is recommended for dogs who want to get nutrition from a variety of ingredients, want to give them plenty of meat and fish, and are concerned about the condition of their skin and coat, so it is also recommended as one way to prevent allergies.

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What is go!™SOLUTIONS, a Canadian-made food allergy-friendly product?

Ziwi Peak

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Ziwi Peak food is made with plenty of high-quality meat from New Zealand and is based on a recipe that takes into account the eating habits of dogs and cats, such as "what dogs and cats would originally eat while hunting in the wild."

Nothing unnecessary is added, and the menu is rich in healthy meats such as venison, lamb, beef, and free-range chicken that are raised on contracted farms and left to graze naturally, using only natural ingredients in their natural state.

We do not use grains, beans, or potatoes, which are likely to cause allergies and are not suitable for the digestive systems of dogs and cats.By pursuing food that is suited to the digestive systems and physiological functions of dogs and cats, we have achieved an astonishingly high digestibility rate.

The slow air-drying process locks in the raw nutrients without the use of artificial preservatives. Please give this highly nutritious, super-luxury food, made with health and longevity in mind, a try!


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High-end premium food! What is ZIWI Peak?

*For more information on ZIWI Peak's air-drying process, click here
Recommended for those who care about their pet's health! What is ZIWI's air-drying process?

ZIWI Peak
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However, please note that these products are merely foods and cannot be guaranteed to prevent allergies.

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This time we explained about beef allergies and recommended foods for allergy prevention.

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