9/23/2023 0 Comments Pit boxer mix digging![]() ![]() Our Wild Earth treats are a great way to treat your dog, without the itch! Try one of our flavors – Banana and Cinnamon, Strawberry and Beet, or Peanut Butter. If your pup does suffer from food allergies, make sure to eliminate all other sources of animal-based protein, including treats and table scraps. Try switching to Wild Earth Dog Food and adding in our Skin & Coat Dog Supplements to improve your dog’s allergies! 86% of customers reported a positive health benefit for their dog after switching to Wild Earth dog food! ![]() That means your dog’s allergies could be eliminated just by changing what they eat, namely by removing those common food allergens, so consider switching their dog food. According to a study on, after five weeks of their dog patients “starting an elimination diet, more than 80% of patients had achieved a remission of clinical signs of CAFR. The animal-based ingredients in dog food ( beef, dairy, chicken, lamb, egg, pork, fish, and rabbit) are responsible for over 3 times as many food allergy cases as the plant-based ingredients. Keeping track of what time of year your pittie is itchy, and what symptoms they develop will go a long way to determining the type of allergy.īelieve it or not, your Pit Bull’s allergy symptoms might be from the food they’re eating. Just as with all dogs, Pit Bulls experience three main types of allergies – food allergy, flea allergy, and environmental or contact allergy. Uncontrollable scratching, excessive licking, paw chewing, ear infections and skin infections are very common symptoms that can occur secondary to allergies, and if left untreated, they can quickly get out of control. Genetics also play a role as many skin and coat health conditions are hereditary. This is because pit bulls have short fur and do not have a protective undercoat, making their skin vulnerable to environmental allergens and irritants. We know that breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Terrier, are prone to skin conditions, allergies and subsequent skin infections. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about pit bull allergies, and what you can do to help your fur baby. ![]() Part of celebrating our pittie pups is making sure we keep them happy and healthy, and sometimes it can be a challenge to find ways to help make them more comfortable. If you are a pittie parent, you know just how amazing these dogs are– and you also know that these breeds can be prone to skin issues. October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month – which means it’s time to celebrate these affectionate and loyal companions that are often mislabeled. Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth ![]()
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