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HannahRanger · 08-04-2011, 02:21 PM

Ellie May,

We did do away with treats while we were changing her diet... there was no change in her condition so we pretty much ruled out food allergies, which is why I don't think we really need to stick with a prescription hypoallergenic brand... her itchiness seems to be environmental and is definitely more noticeable when she is anxious.

ArmaniMan,

We were told that we couldn't even do allergy testing on her until she was 18 months old which was only a few months ago, but it's cost-prohibitive and we were told that the results might be inconclusive.

I asked the dermatology specialist that saw her and he gave a few more prescription hard-to-get suggestions that gave me pause, especially since there's no proof that her food is having any affect on her.

I have high hopes that maybe we'll find a food that actually reduces her allergies but it looks like it might take some trial and error.

Thanks for the suggestions!

08-04-2011, 02:21 PM	#6
HannahRanger Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manalapan Posts: 14	Ellie May, We did do away with treats while we were changing her diet... there was no change in her condition so we pretty much ruled out food allergies, which is why I don't think we really need to stick with a prescription hypoallergenic brand... her itchiness seems to be environmental and is definitely more noticeable when she is anxious. ArmaniMan, We were told that we couldn't even do allergy testing on her until she was 18 months old which was only a few months ago, but it's cost-prohibitive and we were told that the results might be inconclusive. I asked the dermatology specialist that saw her and he gave a few more prescription hard-to-get suggestions that gave me pause, especially since there's no proof that her food is having any affect on her. I have high hopes that maybe we'll find a food that actually reduces her allergies but it looks like it might take some trial and error. Thanks for the suggestions!