
Could a Raw Diet Help Your Itchy Dog? Exploring the Link Between Raw Food and Allergies
, by Georgia Huyton, 2 min reading time
, by Georgia Huyton, 2 min reading time
Is your dog constantly scratching, chewing, or dealing with skin issues? Allergies are a common problem for our canine companions, and finding relief can be a frustrating journey. While conventional wisdom often points to specialised kibble or prescription diets, an increasing number of dog owners are turning to a more natural solution: raw feeding.
But can a raw diet really help with allergies? Let's dive in and explore the potential benefits.
Understanding Allergies in Dogs
Before we get into raw feeding, it's important to understand how allergies work. When a dog has an allergy, their immune system overreacts to a certain substance (an allergen), treating it as a threat. This triggers a cascade of reactions, leading to the classic allergy symptoms we see – itching, redness, inflammation, and sometimes digestive upset.
Common allergens for dogs include:
How Raw Feeding May Help
The idea that a raw diet can help with allergies is based on a few key principles:
Success Stories
Countless dog owners have reported positive results when switching their allergic dogs to a raw diet, including many of our customers:
Eliza the Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Eliza has suffered with ongoing allergies since two years old. Through the elimination diet method, feeding only one single protein at a time for several weeks (they did this feeding Dougie's raw) Eliza's owners have managed to pinpoint her allergies, learning that she can only tolerate beef, turkey and duck.
If you would like further help and advice with helping to manage allergies, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us and we are happy to help tailor a diet to your dogs needs.