Why is my dog itching and scratching?

So your dog has been itching and scratching excessively and you want to know why so that you can help him?

Once you have ruled out fleas, consider diet. He may be allergic to an ingredient in his food.

If your dog suffers from the following symptoms, it is possible he may have a food allergy or intolerance:

• Itchy skin (shown by excessive scratching)
• Dandruff
• Dull coat
• Dry skin
  
• Red / inflamed skin
• Hair loss

Is it an allergy to an ingredient in the dog food?

Determining which ingredient your dog is allergic to is a tricky business and one which is a case of trial and error. However, there are ingredients which are more commonly known to cause problems such as wheat gluten, corn, beef, dairy products and artificial preservatives.

Could Symply help?

Symply have formulated a range of dog foods avoiding the ingredients that are commonly known to cause food allergies. Our dog food always contain the ingredients which are considered a lower allergy risk.

It is free of wheat gluten, soya, dairy, beef, chicken, growth hormones and artificial additives, all known to be the cause of allergic reactions in dogs which can cause irritations and result in prolonged scratching.

A glossy coat and healthy skin will help your pet feel its best.

5 reasons why Symply will help your pet look and feel
the best it can

1 - Optimal levels of linoleic acid (Omega 6)
An essential fatty acid required for healthy skin and coat. Compare the levels in Symply to other leading brands to see why Symply pets look the best!

2 - Optimal levels of zinc
Zinc helps to repair and maintain healthy skin.

3 - No nasties!
No artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives which are all known to cause allergic reactions amongst dogs.

4 - Limited ingredients and fixed formula
We don’t use unnecessary fillers which increase the likelihood of an allergic reaction and we use a fixed formula so you know our ingredients won’t change batch to batch. Many dog foods use 'animal derivatives' as a description within their ingredients; because this can consist of a variety of animal parts such as heads, feet and intestines, and can come from a variety of animals such as cows, sheep, and horses, it is very difficult to keep a consistent formula and your dog may have a sudden reaction to a food despite having no reaction previously.

5 - The Symply range uses hypoallergenic ingredients

Hypoallergenic ingredients are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in your dog usually seen as itching and scratching. Cheaper ingredients often found in other dog foods (for example, wheat, barley and sorghum), are known to cause allergic reactions in dogs.