Some dogs are born with food sensitivities, but other dogs can develop sensitive skin or a sensitive stomach later in life and gradually over time.
If your working dog has food sensitives to the current type of food you’re feeding them, then their symptoms will be constant, and it’s worth varying their diet to see if this helps settle symptoms.
What are the symptoms of a dog having food sensitivities?
Symptoms include:
- Vomiting
- Excessive gas
- Soft stool
- Diarrhoea
- Frequent scratching
- Hair loss
- Red, inflamed skin
- Chronic ear problems
When to seek attention from a vet:
If at any time your dog experiences chronic vomiting or diarrhoea that doesn’t clear up by itself in 24 hours, seek attention from a vet, so that they can help diagnose your dog quickly.
Here are some tips to help a dog with a sensitive stomach:
- Cut out scraps
Once other serious issues have been ruled out, it’s time to simplify their diet. Cut out giving your dog any table scraps or multiple different treats. - Make sure they’re not getting into anything they shouldn’t
When out, where possible, try and prevent your dog from eating something they shouldn’t. - Try a Hypoallergenic diet
Test out new foods on your dog. Hypoallergenic diets are diets that are less likely to case reaction by eliminating ingredients like Wheat, Dairy, Eggs and Soya. Choose dog food that is designed for sensitive stomachs. It may take some trial and error to see which food agrees with them best, but once you find a gentle food that agrees with them, their symptoms should clear up completely.
Our Hypoallergenic range for working dogs:
Alpha Sensitive dog food has been nutritionally formulated with chicken and rice, which are carefully cooked to help optimise digestion.
Not only is our food hypo-allergenic, wheat and gluten free, but it’s also got prebiotics to help promote digestive health. It’s also free of soya, dairy products and artificial colours and flavours, which can all irritate the bowel and cause digestive issues.
Our food is designed to be easily digestible, well balanced, and high in protein – ideal for working dogs with sensitive stomachs and comes in a number of ranges:
- Sporting Puppy
- Sensitive Extra
- Adult Grain Free
- High Performance
Find out more about our sensitive diet food here – https://www.alphafeeds.com/product/alpha-sensitive-15kg/.
