Adjusting Your Pet's Diet
The most effective way to clear up hot spots, skin rashes and ear infections in your pet is to revise or replace their diet. These symptoms are often tied to the ingredients in many pet foods. Some of those ingredients don't come from natural sources and aren't something your "kiddos" should be eating regularly — including dyes, synthetic preservatives and added hormones. Other ingredients that may be triggering these problems are ones your pet's body doesn't need day to day, such as corn, wheat, rice or soy. These are frequently used as fillers and are generally not biologically appropriate; they're usually added to kibble only to help the pet food company cut production costs.
Common Questions About Dog Food
How do I know if a dog food has ingredients I should steer clear of?
Check the ingredient label before purchasing. The posts on this page recommend avoiding foods that list BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, propylene glycol, sodium selenite, meat meal and by-products, corn, wheat, soy, beet pulp, and ingredients sourced from China or rendering plants.
What ingredients are connected to hot spots, rashes and ear infections?
As the article on this page explains, skin and ear problems are often tied to ingredients in many pet foods — including dyes, synthetic preservatives, added hormones, and fillers like corn, wheat, rice and soy. The recommended first step is to revise or replace your pet's diet.
Which foods should a dog never eat?
The list of ingredients to watch for on this page includes onions, grapes, garlic and avocados.
Where can I find top-rated dog foods?
This page features dry and canned dog foods with the highest Amazon customer review ratings and links to those products, plus Reviews.com for canned food reviews.
Why does this page suggest grain-free, filler-free foods?
The article notes that fillers such as corn, wheat, rice and soy are often added to kibble to save the pet food company money and are generally not biologically appropriate for dogs.
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Reading the ingredient label is the simplest habit to build when choosing a food for your dog. Look past the front-of-package claims and check what is actually listed, then compare it against the ingredients this page flags. Small, consistent changes to the diet are the starting point the article recommends for pets dealing with skin and ear issues.