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My dog scratches a lot. Is he allergic to chicken in his food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 13 lbs

Hi my dog Gizmo is a terrier mix...he will only eat his food if I add chicken or beef to it. I do not season his meat just oven roast it...the problem is I notice he is scratching a lot...by the way i feed him pedigree and it too has chicken. What can I do.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2017

Poor gizmo! There are many possible reasons for scratching including food sensitivities, environmental allergies and parasites or infections. A full check up and allergy blood tests would be recommended, a hydrolyzed diet trial with royal canin anallergenic would be required to investigate fully any food related issues if no other causes are found

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