My dog ate wheat treats. Is wheat a common allergen for dogs?

This is a great question! There is currently no evidence that wheat or other grains in pet food and treats is 'bad' unless a pet has an allergy to wheat. Grains provide important nutrients, and even strict carnivores like wild cats probably ingest some grain contained in the stomachs of their prey. All pet foods need some way to provide carbohydrates, and the potato or pea in grain free foods is just an alternative source of carbohydrate. In summary, the 'grain free' pet food trend is mostly about marketing, and probably reflects the popularity of grain free and gluten free diets for people.

Plain natural rice is gluten and wheat free, so your pet shouldn’t have a reaction if this is the only allergen she is sensitive to. However, just keep in mind that commercial overt the counter diets, that are not prescription, can have contamination and bits of other bag foods mixed in because they are all bagged on the same conveyor belts and have no restrictions on this. It’s best to always go with a prescription diet of possible to avoid this possible contamination issue. Best of luck with your pet Kantishna and her food allergies. Take care.

That is a great question. It is very uncommon for dogs to be allergic to grains. I would make sure that Tallulah does not have a food allergy to protein. It appears in dogs that chicken and beef cause the most skin issues in our pets. I would consult with your vet about possibly trying a hypoallergenic based diet. I would recommend feeding this for 12 weeks to see how she does. I hope that helps

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/

Soy is fine for dogs that don't have any food allergies. It can be a good source of protein. I wouldn't be concerned about this ingredient in a treat. Remember to make sure that treats make up 10% or less of Chloe's diet. P.S. - Cavaliers are the sweetest breed! My little lady has been with me for 12 years.

No. Most dogs handle grains very well. In fact most food allergies are to a protein source such as beef or chicken. If you dog does a food allergy if some kind, it typically shows up with itching and hair loss. A small percentage can have GI symptoms but that is the minority

I don't find many dogs that are allergic to chicken. Dogs often develop food allergies from switching to foods with different proteins all the time, like from beef to chicken to lamb to fish. I like to stick with one brand of food and one protein like chicken and feed that their whole life. You may think this is boring but it will prevent food allergies, upset stomachs and diarrhea from changing foods. Yes, chicken is lean and good for dogs. It's what I feed mine. I feed Purina and go from puppy to adult to weight management, if needed, to senior. Now my elderly dog get Brite Mind to help with mental acuity. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Chloe.