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my2boyz · 11-20-2006, 05:14 PM

If chicken can be a source for allergies why is chicken breast always recommended when a dog is sick?

Shadow · 11-20-2006, 05:27 PM

I didn't know that chicken was a source for allergies. learn something new everyday. I guess it is like us humans with the chicken soup thing.

Erin · 11-20-2006, 08:04 PM

Dogs can be allergic to anything. Chicken and rice is recommended for an upset stomach because it is bland, just like you would eat crackers. And if a dog is allergic it could just be itching, not stomach problems. Anything can cause an upset stomach - like eating a food that is too rich or hard to digest (like rawhide). Sometimes boiled ground beef is recommended too.

Dawgcrazee · 11-20-2006, 08:09 PM

I think maybe chicken allergies have to do with live chickens and their feathers and dust.

Teri

Lacy's Mom · 11-20-2006, 08:22 PM

Any protein can cause an allergic reaction. Chicken might be listed as a common cause just because the majority of dogs eat chicken. Chicken is good for a dog, just not one that is allergic to it, just like nuts are perfectly good for a human that isn't allergic to them.

Common food allergens for canines include: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, whey, corn, and soy.

my2boyz · 11-21-2006, 06:22 AM

Thank you. The reason I asked is because Jo licks his feet at nap or bedtime, no hair missing or anything, he just licks them. I don't know if this is a comfort thing for him or if it's allergies so I was going to try the home made food recipe for him and see if I can figure it out. The chicken had me stumped though so I thought I'd ask.

Dawgcrazee · 11-21-2006, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

Any protein can cause an allergic reaction. Chicken might be listed as a common cause just because the majority of dogs eat chicken. Chicken is good for a dog, just not one that is allergic to it, just like nuts are perfectly good for a human that isn't allergic to them.

Common food allergens for canines include: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, whey, corn, and soy.

Good to know.
Thanks so Much,
Teri

RLC12345678 · 11-21-2006, 06:32 AM

Another YT member was telling me how her yorkies were allergic to poultry of anykind....eggs, chicken, turkey.

Erin · 11-21-2006, 06:48 AM

What kibble are you feeding?

my2boyz · 11-21-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin

What kibble are you feeding?

Me? I feed Innova. Right now it's mixed with the remainder of the California Natural Chicken & Rice and the Merrick's Grammies Pot Pie (which I won't buy again!) but I think Jo has always licked his feet. He doesn't scracth all the time, he doesn't have dry skin, there's no hair missing or anything like that and his coat is fine other than growing sloooow. Maybe it's just a comfort thing with him. I haven't noticed any real change no matter what food I use. I thought there was at first when I switched to the CN but then I realized it hadn't changed. Riley has trouble with the size of the CN so I switched back to the regular Innova because they're easier for him to eat. Oh, I also use Missing Link over their soft food for breakfast but no other supplements.

Shadow · 11-21-2006, 07:24 AM

When I switched to innova the licking stopped.

Erin · 11-21-2006, 07:49 AM

Those are great foods but there are some out there with duck or venison for dogs with allergies to chicken. Canidae now makes a lamb & rice version too. If you buy your Innova from a local pet store maybe ask them about foods with no chicken in it??

Lacy's Mom · 11-21-2006, 09:16 AM

When you are thinking it could be a food allergy (of course, it could be something on your grass, flea bites, a cleaner your mopping with, etc., or just something in the air) you put the dog on a protein he hasn't been exposed to - so if they have never had lamb it is just as good as trying duck. They can't develop an allergy to something they haven't been exposed to. Some will go on to "create" an allergy in time against the lamb and then you will move on to another source of protein like duck. The carbohydrate (rice, oatmeal, potatoe) should also be a "new" one for your dog when going through testing. The new diet should be fed for 12 weeks with no treats, if no response then most likely it is not a food allergy or some other obscure ingredient further down the list.

11-20-2006, 05:14 PM	#1
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Chicken question If chicken can be a source for allergies why is chicken breast always recommended when a dog is sick?

11-20-2006, 08:04 PM	#3
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Dogs can be allergic to anything. Chicken and rice is recommended for an upset stomach because it is bland, just like you would eat crackers. And if a dog is allergic it could just be itching, not stomach problems. Anything can cause an upset stomach - like eating a food that is too rich or hard to digest (like rawhide). Sometimes boiled ground beef is recommended too. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

11-20-2006, 08:09 PM	#4
Dawgcrazee YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 465	Well... I think maybe chicken allergies have to do with live chickens and their feathers and dust. Teri __________________ Phipps' Pretty Pooches Rockwell, NC 28138

11-20-2006, 08:22 PM	#5
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Any protein can cause an allergic reaction. Chicken might be listed as a common cause just because the majority of dogs eat chicken. Chicken is good for a dog, just not one that is allergic to it, just like nuts are perfectly good for a human that isn't allergic to them. Common food allergens for canines include: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, whey, corn, and soy. Last edited by Lacy's Mom; 11-20-2006 at 08:26 PM.

11-21-2006, 06:48 AM	#9
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	What kibble are you feeding? __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

11-20-2006, 05:27 PM	#2
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I didn't know that chicken was a source for allergies. learn something new everyday. I guess it is like us humans with the chicken soup thing.

11-21-2006, 06:22 AM	#6
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Thank you. The reason I asked is because Jo licks his feet at nap or bedtime, no hair missing or anything, he just licks them. I don't know if this is a comfort thing for him or if it's allergies so I was going to try the home made food recipe for him and see if I can figure it out. The chicken had me stumped though so I thought I'd ask.

11-21-2006, 06:32 AM	#8
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Another YT member was telling me how her yorkies were allergic to poultry of anykind....eggs, chicken, turkey.

11-21-2006, 07:24 AM	#11
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	When I switched to innova the licking stopped.

11-21-2006, 07:49 AM	#12
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Those are great foods but there are some out there with duck or venison for dogs with allergies to chicken. Canidae now makes a lamb & rice version too. If you buy your Innova from a local pet store maybe ask them about foods with no chicken in it?? __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

11-21-2006, 09:16 AM	#13
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	When you are thinking it could be a food allergy (of course, it could be something on your grass, flea bites, a cleaner your mopping with, etc., or just something in the air) you put the dog on a protein he hasn't been exposed to - so if they have never had lamb it is just as good as trying duck. They can't develop an allergy to something they haven't been exposed to. Some will go on to "create" an allergy in time against the lamb and then you will move on to another source of protein like duck. The carbohydrate (rice, oatmeal, potatoe) should also be a "new" one for your dog when going through testing. The new diet should be fed for 12 weeks with no treats, if no response then most likely it is not a food allergy or some other obscure ingredient further down the list.