How to Buy Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Buy Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Hypoallergenic dog food is fairly new to the mainstream dog market. Although it has been around for years, only recently have the run-of-the-mill pet owners started regularly purchasing it. More and more dogs are being diagnosed with food allergies. When gastrointestinal conditions and skin irritations used to go undiagnosed, now allergies are to blame. This article will help you find the right kind of hypoallergenic dog food for your canine friend.

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Moderately Challenging

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Telephone

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     Search for food that contains pork instead of beef or chicken. You might be able to save a bit of money if you purchase regular pork food as opposed to switching automatically to hypoallergenic dog food. It is extremely rare for a dog to be allergic to pork.
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     Call your local veterinarian and ask if they can recommend any particular brand of hypoallergenic dog food. Vets see many more cases of dog food allergies than you, so they have a good idea of the brands that work and the brands that don't. In fact, most veterinarian offices carry hypoallergenic dog food for your convenience.
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     Have your veterinarian perform several tests on your dog to determine what foods are actually allergy causing in your pet. There are many extremely expensive hypoallergenic dog food brands that address many allergic issues. You can, perhaps, save money by purchasing the dog food that only addresses your dog's individual allergies.