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FEEDING A SENIOR DOG WITH A FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND ALLERGIES

Data suggests that food allergies and sensitivities in older dogs may be more common than previously thought. Up to 20% of your senior dog’s skin and coat health issues could be caused by a long unknown food allergy or sensitivity. But, it’s not too late to help! If your senior dog shows signs of food sensitivities or allergies, it’s time to take a look at her diet.

Understanding Food Sensitivities & Allergies with Older Dogs

Senior Dogs are more than just our companions; they’ve been lifelong partners. And, as pet owner relationships evolve, so has the need to help senior dogs with their food allergies. While most of these sensitivities are detected in dogs ages two to six, older dogs are also being diagnosed.

The Increasing Food Allergies & Sensitivities in Senior Dogs

Many proteins can cause food sensitivities and allergies, and repeated exposure to a protein can increase the chances of developing hypersensitivity.
Since it’s difficult to isolate the exact protein in a mixed diet that prompts food sensitivity, novel protein sources and/or limited ingredients can be beneficial for pets with food sensitivities.
A limited ingredient diet with a minimal variety of proteins can help reduce the likelihood of food allergy issues.
Feeding a limited ingredient, grain free dog food with a single, novel animal protein source has great potential to help reduce food sensitivities in dogs.

NUTRO^® Natural Senior Dog Foods for Food Sensitivities and Allergies

NUTRO^® NATURAL CHOICE^® Dog Food offers Adult Venison Meal & Whole Brown Rice Formula for adult dogs with sensitive stomachs. This food is formulated to provide 100% complete and balanced nutrition, including all the essential vitamins and minerals your mature dog needs for a strong immune system, and overall good health. And as always, NUTRO^® NATURAL CHOICE^® natural senior dog food has beneficial levels of the essential omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, and zinc to help support skin and coat health in older dogs, which may aid in the recovery of skin issues brought on by food allergies and sensitivities.