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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Most allergies are not due to food. Have you done any blood work to check for environmental allergies?
Yes, I think a vet visit is in order. Good luck! |
Ladyjane is right. I just read this article otherwise I would have thought food allergies could be as prevalent as environmental. These are responses from Susan Wynn, an internationally known expert on holistic pet care. Wynn is former president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, a clinical resident in nutrition at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and author of four textbooks on integrative practice, focusing on dietary supplements such as nutraceuticals and herbs. I agree that a vet check and a lot of reading/research is in order. I hope this helps.
Q: How common are food allergies in dogs?
A: Ten percent of all
allergy cases in dogs are food allergies. Dogs also can suffer from food intolerance, which is different from a food allergy.
Q: What are the common signs of a food allergy?
A: Anything from chronic ear inflammation, gastrointestinal problems, and
chronic diarrhea to chronic gas, licking their feet, or an itchy rear end.
Q: What are the most common things that could trigger a food allergy in my dog?
A: It’s a genetic problem, and when it’s triggered, it’s by exposure to whatever they’re allergic to. The most common allergens are beef, dairy, wheat, egg, chicken, lamb, soy, pork, rabbit, and fish. And, most dogs are usually allergic to more than one thing.