Health & WellnessCan homemade treats help my dog's allergies and stop scratching?
Food allergies are due to certain proteins and they are usually animal proteins (beef, pork, dairy, etc.). Allergies or adversities to wheat/corn/soy are very rare and not worth eliminating unless you know for sure that he is allergic to them. To find the actual protein Jake is allergic to, you have to do an elimination trial. If there was not an elimination trial done, then you would be only guessing at the source of the allergies.
One way I often bypass the elimination trial is by recommending a hydrolysed protein diet such as Hill's i/d. In these diets, the proteins are broken down, so there is minimal chance of them causing an allergy. This would have to be prescribed by a veterinarian though. It's actually best to consult with your vet before pursuing a diet change, because they can help to ensure the right diagnosis is made and that you are not doing anything that may be potentially harmful for Jake.
The proposed ingredients for your treats are not known (do not have sufficient scientific evidence) to be helpful for allergies, but are not toxic, so you can feed them. I would just account for the calories and feed less of his normal food.
Below are a couple of links to articles that may be helpful for you and Jake. I hope that helps and Jake gets better soon.
https://www.petcoach.co/article/4-great-strategies-for-relieving-your-dog-s-allergies/
https://www.petcoach.co/article/skin-allergies-vs-food-allergies/
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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