What is Hypoallergenic dog food?
Hypoallergenic dog food is food that is free from artificial colours, preservatives or flavours as these can be harmful to a dogs health. It is defined as “having little likelihood of causing an allergic response.” Hypoallergenic dog food should limit any ingredients that can trigger an allergic reaction.
Some symptoms of food allergies to look out for include vomiting or diarrhoea, frequent scratching and red, inflamed skin.
What are the benefits of feeding a hypoallergenic dog food?
- Your dog is unlikely to be allergic to the food or have any adverse effects.
- Hypo-allergenic dog food can reduce the number of health problems that are common in dogs such as arthritis and obesity.
