People are often confused and alarmed when they have chosen a hypoallergenic dog food for their dog and then found warnings about one or more of the ingredients.
The use of potatoes is a area of concern because it has been stated in recent years that potatoes cooked at high temperature using various cooking processes can lead to cancer in dogs and humans, especially if the potatoes are consumed on a regular basis.
The danger lies in the high heat baking ,frying or roasting which is a part of the process that many companies use to create the dry dog food into chunks or kibble. The potatoes can develop a chemical called acrylamide as a result of the cooking.
Hypoallergenic dog food manufacturers often use potatoes, in particular sweet potatoes in their food. They are usually prepared by boiling and then made into a mash or paste like substance which is then blended into the over all food. This method from what I have researched is fine and does not pose a great risk to your dog.
The other ingredient that has caused concern is salmon. This is used a great deal in hypoallergenic dog food because so few dogs are allergic to it. In the Northwest of the United States there have been several warnings about feeding dogs salmon. The concern, is real but it only as it applies to raw salmon not cooked salmon. The raw salmon or any fish poses a health risk because of parasites that can easily infest your dog’s digestive system. Also harmful bacteria can be passed on to your dog. Cooking destroys the bacteria and also parasites.
So don’t ignore the warnings, stay informed and do check your dog’s food label for more information about the ingredients and where they come from as well as how they are manufactured.If you would like more information you can visit our main blog here hypoallergenicdogfood
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