How Fresh Dog Food Can Help with Allergies and Food Sensitivities

If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably aware of the behavioral changes that allergies can cause. Dog food allergies are among the most common irritations of this type, causing symptoms like rashes, increased itching and scratching, weight loss, and even breathing difficulties. 

Furthermore, your furry friend might develop secondary infections that could severely impact their health and well-being. 

In most cases, feeding your dog commercial food and kibble leads to such problems, so a fresh food regimen is the best solution. Pawy experts will help you avoid any chance of allergies and food-related irritations, leaving a healthy smile on your pet’s face.

Dog Food Allergies vs. Sensitivities

Much like humans, dogs also have food allergies that occur as a result of digesting allergens.

Some of the most common symptoms that indicate them include:

• Frequent itching and scratching

• Rashes

• Redness 

• Swelling

• Watery eyes

• Skin infections 

• Hair loss

  
  

On the other hand, food sensitivities in dogs manifest differently, mainly as gastrointestinal problems. Some of the most common ones are vomiting and stool issues. 

Food triggers are known to contribute to both of these conditions, so introducing fresh ingredients that promote better digestion is the simplest solution.

How Does Fresh Dog Food Help?

In most cases, allergies and irritations occur due to preservatives and non-organic ingredients of dry and commercial food. That’s why fresh food for allergic dogs helps greatly, and Pawy offers dedicated packages precisely for this purpose. 

Our expert veterinarians and nutritionists are trained to identify the ingredients that are causing problems and remove them from your furry friend’s diet.

Fresh food in general helps reduce the chance of these conditions, as it consists of raw ingredients. Pawy’s packages don't contain any artificial colors and flavours, and they're meant to be consumed right after delivery, so there are no preservatives, either.

This approach not only helps eliminate the root cause of allergic reactions but also reduces skin redness, swelling, and irritation. It helps your dog’s immune system, too, which is essential for battling infections and allergies.

Benefits of Hypoallergenic and Limited Ingredient Diets

There are many reasons for using hypoallergenic dog food in your pet’s diet, starting with general health benefits and going into the following specifics:

• Enhances the immune system

• Reduces skin redness and swelling

• Helps promote healthy hair 

• Entices proper digestion

• Reduces and eliminates the symptoms of food allergies

Hypoallergenic food is vet-formulated to tackle the most common allergens, such as dairy, egg, and wheat. Also, it is based on alternative sources of protein, usually fish meat, rather than beef or chicken.

If your dog has shown adverse reactions to certain ingredients before, a hypoallergenic diet should reduce and minimise the symptoms.

Most Common Allergens in Dry Food 

Food allergies usually occur as a result of an allergen-rich, consistent diet. In order for sensitivities to show in the first place, your pet’s body needs to produce antibodies in response to an allergic reaction. 

In most cases, it’s safe to say that it’s an aftermath of an extended regimen, so the first step of the solution would be to identify and eliminate allergens. Here’s a list of the most common ones:

• Dairy

• Soy

• Wheat

• Eggs

• Beef

• Chicken

• Gluten

Before introducing hypoallergenic dog food, it’s crucial to diagnose the type of food allergy first. For that purpose, you can feed your dog vet-formulated regimens specifically created to display common allergy reactions through elimination. The trial regime is then compared with a week's worth of switching back to the previous regime, which should indicate an allergy.

How Does Pawy Help Eliminate Allergic Reactions to Food?

Pawy fresh food plans are perfect for eliminating allergic reactions, as we only use fresh and natural ingredients. Also, our nutritious meals are completely gluten-free, reducing the chance of allergic reactions in dogs that are sensitive to it.

Furthermore, we don’t use any preservatives or antibiotics, as all our meals are prepared from locally-sourced food from nearby farms. 

We have specific plans for dogs struggling with food irritations and allergies, focusing on strengthening their immunity. They’re not just effective solutions, but also a major preventive step.

Within weeks, your pet will regain shiny hair and healthier skin while maintaining body weight and proper digestion.

Switching to Pawy’s fresh food diet plans is easy, and you can do it in just a few quick steps:

• Get in touch with our Swiss expert nutritionists to get a tailored meal plan for your dog.

• Our vets then further customise those meals according to your pet’s sensitivities.

• Get a free 14-day trial with Pawy boxes delivered to your doorstep ahead of each meal.

• Gently-cooked, fresh meals reach your pet’s tummy without any extra effort on your end.

Conclusion

With Pawy boxes, you’ll always know exactly what you’re feeding your furry friend. We have pre-set plans for all sorts of dogs, from puppies to seniors and picky eaters. Pawy meals are the best natural way of keeping your pet’s weight in check, without any loss due to allergies or unwanted gain as a result of eating dry food with empty protein.

We also have two dedicated hypoallergenic recipes, so your dog can also get a variety of choices! Give it a go with our Fish and Insect or Guinea Fowl plans and make a difference for your pet without having to prepare each meal yourself. Our experts have years of experience with sensitive dogs, and our friendly vets will gladly discuss meal changes with you as an owner.

Still not convinced? Feel free to reach out to our experts for a free consultation and see the fresh food difference on your dog’s health firsthand!