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Originally Posted by lef062406  He thinks it is good allergies because she doesn't go outside much. She uses puppy pads and very rarely goes outside at all. He also said with her licking her feet that it is usually something in their food. I don't know. I am just going on what he has told me. Trying to do my research now. Thanks for all the support and help. I'm very appreciative, as is Gabby. |
I'm chuckling bc I'm wondering why/how your vet thinks that microscopic pollens are not *everywhere*, bc they indeed are. You could never, ever let your dog outside and they could still suffer intense pollen/enviro allergies.
The cardinal sign of allergies is paw licking/chewing -- this does not, at all, mean it's food allergies. Food allergies are very rare.
Read more about how to approach and treat allergies here:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html
I personally would not be comfortable with this particular vet treating my kiddo's allergies, and I so hope that doesn't offend you or that you take it personally. Unfortunately, what this vet is saying to you is def telling me that they are not at all familiar w/ canine allergies.
If you can, I'd get to a Vet Dermatologist asap bc they will get you on track immediately....whereas you could end up seeing a generalist vet 10x without ever getting on track. Find Derms here:
acvd.org | Home | Veterinarians with specialized training in skin, ears, and allergy