Chicken in dog food?

Someone told me that their vet said that chicken in dog food causes skin problems in dogs. I thought this was the craziest thing and I'm not sure if that's right. Isn't chicken in pretty much any dog food!? Is beef better??

Chicken in dog food?
my vet told me to give my dog chicken and beef. that it is good for them.
Reply:dogfood is bad for dogs in my opinion. it is primarily made of corn and wheat products and contains very little real meat anyway. i feed my dogs a diet of raw meat including chicken and they are doing better than i have ever seen them do before. dogs who live in the wild eat the meat that they can kill or forage. nobody has ever heard of wild dogs attacking and ravaging corn fields right?
Reply:chicken can cause allergies even with humans, some humans when they eat chicken their skin will be itchy...





beef or pork is better...
Reply:Chicken will not harm your dog, even in pet food. Lol its weird your vet said this because if chicken harmed dogs wouldnt chicken necks and wings harm your dog??? Maybe some rare cases are found were chicken causes skin irritations but i dare say your dog isnt one. Beef and chicken are both good for your dog, a variety is good as both have different nutrients in them. Well i feed my baby necks all the time and hes alive so theres somthing fishy about your vet.... I know pork in large amounts, fat, salt, sugar and CHOCOLAte all harm dogs but definately NOT chicken.. (chuckle) Best of luck Angel. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Reply:It might if the dog is allergic to chicken.
Reply:I'd find another Vet and soon!
Reply:Chicken in dog food is perfectly fine, as long as it is a good quality food. you will find however the dry dog foods that contain no wheat or allergy producing aditives etc usually contain turkey and rice not chicken. this is only because chicken has a higher amino acid content, but thats all.


Hope this helps
Reply:That's crazy. If one could afford it, it would be better to feed your dog meats only and no dry food. Think about dogs in the wild, they don't eat dry food.
Reply:This sound weird - but some dogs can be allergies to chicken. I am given my dogs chicken - the Pug if he does not get chicken in his food he will not eat at all. If your dog is sick as well - my vet told me to give chicken and rice. It is very strange to me. Maybe you must tell that someone to seek another vet.
Reply:dogs love chicken,come on
Reply:unless your dog is allergic to chicken, it won't harm him. I have a dog who can only eat poultry in his dog food as he is very allergic to beef and lamb so I would tell your friend to get another opinion from a different vet.
Reply:Chicken is a perfectly acceptable source of protein for a dog but occasionally a dog will develop an allergy to the protein in a certain food. Anything with protein can cause an allergy and allergies generally show up in the dog's skin.


The vet that said this was probably talking about a specific incedent or talking about dogs with allergies should try foods without chicken to see if they are allergic to that specific meat source.
Reply:Dogs can be allergic to pretty much anything. Inlcuding chicken, corn, wheat, soy, and I've even heard rice. The more common culprits to allergy issues is corn, wheat, and soy. If I suspected my dog had a food allergy. Also artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives can also trigger allergy reactions. I'd try an elimination diet. Start with a single protein and grain (Chicken and rice) and feed that for a few days. You may want to get a multi-vitamin for your dog while doing this. Add ingredients one at a time to be sure your dog isn't allergic to them.





If you can't homecook, look at a single protein food like Natural Balance, Wellness Simple Foods, or Blue Buffalo. Natural Balance and Wellness both have several single protein / grain foods; Blue has single protein but multiple grains. If they still have problems, try a grain free diet like Evo might be the solution. This will help you get an idea of what ingredient is the problem.
Reply:It could be that their dog is allergic to chicken.





In any case, bad quality dog food can contribute to skin issues.
Reply:I've never heard of this. My vet recomends feeding my females chicken and rice when they are prgnant


I suppose if they have proven the dog has an allergic reaction to chicken maybe.
Reply:My dog gets all organic chicken kibble and raw chicken. She has NO skin problems. For my girl chicken is better, she has a very hard time with beef. She has not been tested, but we believe she is allergic to beef. In fact, we have pulled all beef and beef byproducts from her diet. I would not feed strictly beef as it can be very high in fat.

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