One of my dogs suffers from allergies. We FINALLY decided that she is allergic to products that have wheat and wheat by- products in them. She started showing improvement after a costly trip to the Vet and a change of food. I found a treat she loves (raw carrots) but found out today that 's a 'no-no" too.  I feel so so sorry for her..she's a DOG, she should be able to eat anything she wants! :)

THIS LISTS REFERS TO SECONDARY FOODS PETS OFTEN RECEIVE, BUT SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
 AVOID PET FOODS OR TREATS THAT CONTAIN: Meat-by-products, Poultry-by-products, sausage, bacon, corn beef, lunch meats, smoked turkey, Ham, sauces or gravies.
 AVOID THESE TREATS: Milk Bones, Bonz, Beggin Strips, Snausages, Jerky Treats, Greenies, rawhides, pig ears and others. Look closely at ingredients.
AVOID THESE GRAINS; Enriched flour, wheat, wheat gluten, white rice*, rice flour*, corn meal, corn gluten, millet, prepackaged breads, cereals, cookies, crackers, pretzels and pasta. (*White rice is ok when balanced in a quality food with brown rice or rice bran)
 AVOID THESE WHOLE VEGETABLES: Corn, peas, carrots, potatoes, onions, sweet potatoes, yams, etc. (amounts of these vegetables used in holistic pet foods are very small and will not be harmful).
 AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS LIKE: Buttermilk, cheeses and Cottage cheese. AVOID ANYTHING SWEET: Sugar, sorbitol, caramel coloring, honey, molasses, maple syrup, corn syrup or Dextrose.
 AVOID PRODUCTS LIKE: Peanuts, and Vitamin or Mineral supplements made from yeast sources.

she's eating one of Iams new foods and I've seen other holistic brands available.  They are much more expensive than the regular fare but if it helps, it's worth it.  I think that's the WORST thing...not being able to give her the goodies that Belle gets and then I have to sneak them to her to boot.  POor puppy.

I'm sure there are holistic dog treats...somewhere! A lady I know is working on a recipe that she hopes to market. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!