Food allergies in dogs are becoming more common, and they often go unnoticed or misdiagnosed. If your dog has itchy skin, frequent ear infections, soft stools, or constant paw licking, they may be reacting to something in their food—often a protein they’ve eaten for years. This is where novel proteins come in. --- 🐾 What Is a Novel Protein? A novel protein is one your dog’s body hasn’t encountered before—meaning their immune system hasn’t built up a negative response to it. Common examples include: Duck Rabbit Venison Goat Kangaroo Bison Quail Ostrich Because these proteins are less commonly used in mass-market pet food, they’re ideal for elimination diets and dogs with food sensitivities. --- 🔄 How Novel Proteins Help with Allergies Food allergies happen when the immune system overreacts to specific proteins. The longer your dog eats the same protein—especially if it’s low-quality or overprocessed—the higher the risk of sensitization. Switching to a novel protein gives the immune sy...
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