How to recognize an allergy problem in dogs

HOW TO RECOGNIZE ALLERGIES IN DOGS  by Marie/ Ask the Pet Nurse  ( NuVet Plus) 

Pets, just like people, can struggle from allergies. These allergies can range from seasonal to more severe reactions. However unlike people, pets can’t vocalize their discomfort or irritation when allergies strike. As a pet parent, you may be able to help your pooch by keeping an eye on some common indicators of a pet-allergy.

Licking
Many dogs will repeatedly lick an area that is irritating them. You may notice this because of a constant wet spot on your pooch or irritation that arises near the area.

Scratching
Some dogs will incessantly scratch an area. Commonly, it can be the ears; another indication that an allergy may be present.

Paw Chewing and Swelling
Dogs that lick or chew their paws often may be reacting to an allergy. Some pooches will even chew their paws to the point of bleeding and swelling. This is another common indicator of an allergy that your pooch is dealing with.

Sneezing
Just as you may sneeze from allergies, your pup can too. Sneezing that is noticeably excessive or not typical of your pet can be a sign of an allergy.

Vomiting or Loose stool 
Although not the most pleasant of symptoms, this one is hard to ignore due to how obvious it is to a pet owner. Vomiting and diarrhea commonly are associated with an allergy due to ingestion, however could also indicate more severe allergies to outside factors.

Inhaled, Ingested, Contact with Skin
Like people, dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies as well as mold, dust, and other materials. Food as well as topical products such as shampoos can also cause allergy symptoms.

It can be difficult to identify your pooch’s specific allergy but paying attention to when, where, and how often you see these symptoms is a great start to identify what may be causing your dog’s discomfort. Visiting your dog’s vet is a good idea when allergies are suspected. Your vet can provide more insight and strategies on how to appropriately address your dog’s allergy concerns.

In addition to seeing your vet, feeding your dog a healthy, balanced diet is a great way to help keep your dog healthy and help limit allergen exposure in food consumption. 

My disclaimer for this site:
Marie Peppers, Experience Licensed Nurse Trained in Holistic Pet Medicine; Supplements certifications* My comments to your questions are not to be used "in lieu of" veterinarian's advise ( I can work along with your Veterinarian

 Another way to help keep your dog’s health up is to consider adding a nutritional supplement like NuVet Plus. NuVet Labs offers supplements that are specifically formulated to help meet your dog’s needs and are free of many common food allergens. 

Current NuVet Labs customers have provided NuVet reviews about the benefits they have seen with their own dogs. Reading the NuVet reviews is a great place to start learning about the great supplements offered from NuVet Labs.
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Home made beans & rice food for your Pooch , Free Dog food Recipes

Yep, Canine Recipe  Beans, and Rice Recipe - Balanced meal 

( Cooking for your dog FREE Recipes )

 Yes, they can have beans as a form of protein 

 It takes longer but it's real food that you can make a big batch of, and refrigerate or freeze in portions.

Beans and Rice for your Pooch 

• 2 lb bag pinto beans
• 2 lb bag brown rice- MUST be brown rice only 
• 1 lb bag of green beans 
• l lb bag fresh carrots
• 2 cups fresh green vegetables ( any veggie is fine except NO onions ) 

Cook beans and rice per package instructions ~~(pre soaking beans several hours and changing water prevents flatulence in dogs).  Cut vegetables in small pieces or put through food processor. Mix it all together.

It's worth having a food processor or the Nutri Ninja blender to get the veggies in very small pieces 

Makes approximately 22 cups of food (10 servings for a med/large dog)

- 21 grams protein per two cup serving

Need more than 21 Grams of protein?  ( pups or younger dogs may want 27 grams or higher in protein, See egg tip: 

- For more protein, you can add 1 large egg per cup of food - YOU CAN cook up some HARD boiled eggs and have one ready for each meal ( ONLY if you wanted to add more protein ) 

ABOUT the BEANS   *If you are surprised to see beans and legumes on any of my lists,  I understand. They are high in protein and if cooked correctly, will not cause gas. They are the most time-consuming ingredient in making your own dog food.  ( if you don't have time Skip this Recipe ) - MORE info on cooking beans at the BOTTOM of this post ... 

I had big doubts about beans so they were the last thing I tried. I cooked pinto beans after soaking for 12 hours. Amazingly, my dogs loved them. This entire step by step process has amazed me many times... 

If you will be feeding this meal daily, I suggest you add some bone meal to the recipe -  Bone meal will give your dog the calcium they need; 

I enjoy the NOW Brand of Bone Meal, You can find this in the HUMAN Vitamin section of your Health food store or on Amazon.com See here 

buy bone meal from Amazon.com here

Yes Calcium builds strong Bones but it also does the following  

• Required for proper contraction of heart muscles and regulating the heartbeat
• assists muscle development and prevents muscle cramps
• plays a role in the absorption of fats and proteins
• protects against blood clotting
• protects against colon cancer
• helps in the transmission of nerve impulses
• contributes to enzyme function
• inhibits the absorption of lead into bones and teeth
• regulates the passage of nutrients through the cell wall
• used in balancing the pH level in the body
• so, DON'T SKIP THE CALCIUM FOR YOUR PETS .... HOME COOKING YOU MUST DO BONE MEAL OR ANOTHER TYPE OF CALCIUM  

LAST  --  IF YOU ARE GOING TO HOME COOK YOU MUST ADD A QUALITY VITAMIN FOR YOUR DOG DAILY  

We use NuVET Plus with many of my clients and my personal pets 

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Or

YOU can order a 90 count bottle of the NuVET Plus right here and PICK auto ship every 45, 60, 90 or 120 days..  YOU get 15% off each and every bottle when you go on auto ship.  In order to home cook you must add a Quality USA made supplement to your daily routine ..  NuVET Plus is my answer  

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WHY do we soak beans ??? 

Soaking allows the beans to release indigestible sugars that make for some gaseous situations.  IF you know what I mean.  

Soaking also makes the beans more digestible. It cleans them more thoroughly (since beans cannot be washed before being sold or they can turn moldy). Finally, soaking beans helps them to cook up in about half the time.

So after the beans have soaked for a while, the soaking water now contains these elements that you are trying to eliminate by soaking the beans in the first place. 

Please Change the water before you cook the beans
And this is why the bean water is discarded. So it is best to drain the water and rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking. 

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