Understanding Dog Allergies and Why Bison Treats Are a Great Choice
As a loving dog owner, it’s tough to see your furry friend struggle with allergies or food sensitivities. These conditions can cause itching, digestive upset, and general discomfort that affect their happiness and health. Understanding why allergies happen and how diet can help is key to supporting your dog’s well-being.
Why Do Allergies Happen in Dogs?
Like humans, dogs can develop allergies at any age—even to foods or proteins they’ve eaten before without issue. Allergies occur when a dog’s immune system mistakenly identifies certain proteins or substances as harmful. Instead of tolerating these, their immune system overreacts, leading to symptoms like itchy skin, ear infections, digestive problems, and more.
Common allergens include proteins like beef, chicken, or dairy, as well as grains, fillers, and artificial additives.
Why Protein Choice Matters for Dogs with Allergies
Protein is a vital part of any dog’s diet, but some proteins can trigger allergic reactions. That’s why veterinarians often recommend limited ingredient diets (LID) or diets based on novel proteins—proteins your dog hasn’t been exposed to before—to help reduce allergy symptoms.
By restricting protein sources, you can minimize immune reactions. For many allergy-prone dogs, switching to a novel, high-quality protein is the best way to find relief.
What Makes a Protein Source Ideal for Sensitive Dogs?
When choosing a protein source for a sensitive dog, consider these factors:
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Novelty: Dogs tend to tolerate proteins they haven’t eaten much before, such as bison, venison, or duck.
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Quality: Proteins from animals raised without synthetic hormones, antibiotics, or growth promotants tend to be healthier and cleaner.
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Simplicity: Single-ingredient treats help avoid hidden allergens and make it easier to monitor your dog’s reaction.
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Sourcing: Protein from animals raised naturally—grass-fed, range-raised, and sourced in the USA—often offers better nutrition and fewer contaminants.
Why We Recommend Bison Treats
From our experience, dogs with allergies or sensitivities often do well on bison based treats and chews. Bison in the United States are typically range-raised, grass-fed, and never treated with synthetic hormones or growth promotants. This makes bison a novel, high-quality protein that is gentle on sensitive digestive systems and less likely to trigger allergic reactions.
Our Top Bison Treats and Chews for Sensitive Dogs
Here are some of our favorite bison chews and treats that allergy-prone dogs have loved:
- For a durable, tasty chew that keeps your dog happily occupied, try our top selling chew - Bison Tendons made from a single ingredient and slow roasted or freeze dried to lock in flavor and digestibility.
- If you’re looking for a long-lasting treat that supports dental health and mental stimulation, our Bison Bully Sticks (Bison Pizzle) are an excellent choice — single ingredient and naturally satisfying.
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When training or managing a sensitive stomach, our Bison Liver Bites provide nutrient-rich, single ingredient nutrition dogs love.
If your dog has special dietary needs or allergies, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help you find the perfect treat or chew to keep your pup happy and healthy.
