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Originally Posted by cherrylula
GMO corn is really bad for them, and all the low quality corn fillers they use like corn gluten.
I speak from experience, no clue about dogs being allergic to chicken or beef. Never heard of that before.
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It's really common actually. I also speak from experience. That's why true skin/coat (allergy) foods are made from alternate proteins and alternate starches than a dog would not normally encounter (and therefore have anti bodies to). Like Kangaroo and Oat or Fish and Potato like I mentioned.
Dogs have what Vets refer to as an "itch threshold". It's the point when a dog starts to be itchy all the time. Often this will manifest with constant licking of the feet, because when they're laying down they're accessible right in front of them. A dog that's left "itchy" or above it's itch threshold may begin to develop hot spots that will fester under the fur on the skin and need to be shaved bare and cleaned properly. It's a pain when it happens on the head, for instance, of a 140 pound rottweiler.
To bring a dog beneath it's "itch threshold" may require more than approach. For instance, you should always use flea protection. You may not even see a few fleas but they add to a dog being itchy. On top of that some dogs will have mild allergies to flea bites.
Allergies, like you said, can play a role. It can be an allergy or a combination of allergies to foods, as well as things like laundry detergents you might wash the pets bed in, or cleaning products used on the floor. Like humans, dogs have allergic reactions to lots of things.
Lastly, although I am not much of a believer in the holistic approach, some people claim to have excellent success with the following product:
http://www.dinovite.com I've never used it before personally so I can't give you a first hand review.