Allergic Reactions / BONDED CLIENT
Although GI signs can
result from a food allergy, most canine food allergies manifest as skin diseases and ear
infections.
in addition to a genetic predisposition,” said Bloom.
5. It can’t be a food allergy because my dog does not have diarrhea. Although GI signs can result from a
food allergy, most canine food allergies manifest as skin diseases and ear infec- tions. “About 15% of dogs with food allergy will have gastrointestinal prob- lems such as vomiting, bloating and diarrhea. The rest have skin disease, and the skin disease ranges from itching and lesions to recurrent skin and ear infec- tions. Often, there is a wide spectrum of clinical signs because many dogs have a mixed pathogenesis,” Marsella said. However, many internists report that they commonly see GI allergies.
6. My dog has been on the same diet for years, so it can’t be a food allergy. Food allergies take time to develop.
Over time, dogs can become sensitized to a food, and they can develop an allergy to a food they have been eating for years, according to Bloom. “Even though the diet hasn’t changed, the immune system has changed,” he said. Sometimes, the company changes the formula slightly, increasing the amount of a particular pro- tein, which can trigger an allergy.
7. I switched foods and my dog is still itchy, so the food can’t be the cause. There could be several reasons why
switching a food did not stop the itch- ing, according to Marsella. Often, owners switch food brands but not the protein source. Or, they switch to another protein source but do not read the label, and the trigger is also present in small quantities. Remember, dog foods have many ingredi- ents, so they can have trace amounts of another protein.
8. I did a food trial and my dog is still itchy, so it’s not the food. Before a food trial can be done, pyo-
derma, Malassezia dermatitis or fleas, if present, must be addressed for the food
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