Can dog be allergic to new food?

Answer 1

Not necessarily the food, but to the ingredients. Many Vets seem to want to blame the protein source in the food, but this is highly unlikely as dog need meat protein.

It is much more likely that dogs become allergic to the corn, wheat, soy, gluten, beet pulp meat byproducts, by-product meal and other fillers in the food. The could also be allergic to the berries, fruits and vegetables added to the processed commercial kibble.

Be sure to read the label for the ingredients listed. Always avoid foods with corn, wheat, soy, gluten, beet pulp & meat by-products. Buy food that list the whole meat first. Meat meals are fine, but should not be the first ingredient.

A bit more:

Dogs can become allergic to proteins, just as they can to any other foods, as well as having environmental Allergies (such as dust, pollen, mold, aerosol sprays, scented candles, etc.). Also, some dogs' systems aren't able to process and digest the food, so they have to be on a hydrolyzed (similar to predigested) food.

I had a dog that was allergic to domestic meat, but could have wild game meat (protein) such as venison. So I had to order a special dog food for her, and also cook venison to mix with it for her. And she did great on this new diet.

My two pugs that I have now had severe itching, vomiting and diarrhea for several years and, after numerous tests and treatments, were finally diagnosed by a vet specialist as not being able to digest foods properly, especially proteins, due to a form of an allergic reaction. So they were put in a prescription dog food that is hydrolyzed, and is available only through a veterinarian.

This food comes in both canned and dry form. It even has a dog biscuit that is processed the same way as the canned and dry food, so it's totally safe for them too, and you won't feel they are being deprived of having their treats. My pugs are doing much, much better on this new diet.

Answer 2

Yes, dogs can be allergic to a new food. Sometimes it is not an allergy but just the dog getting used to the new food. It depends on the symptoms which you did not mention. i think that a dog can be allergic to things in food but not usually every thing in it. a dog might throw up if you switch it's food to fast. i suggest mixing the food for a while adding less and less of his old food until it is only the new food.

Answer 3

Yes, most dog foods contain filler such as corn wheat, soy or poultry by products. Many breeds are allergic to these ingredients. If your dog suffers from skin allergies, try feeding a food that has the protein like chicken or beef as the first ingredient. Make sure you read the labels!