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Originally Posted by Vampfreak11  It's not anything in the house because there is nothing new. |
It's super important to realize that allergies - of any kind/type - can develop at any time in life. So, it doesn't matter that nothing is new in the house.
In all likelihood, these are enviro allergies (pollens, grass, trees, dust, mites, anything!). Cardinal signs of allergies in general are paw/feet/leg chewing and licking - and, itching (diffuse or localized). Btw, allergies today are RAMPANT in dogs - and worse, more rampant in yorkies in particular.
Even though it's less likely that food is a real culprit - it really is a wise idea to get ANY allergy dog off of grains since their immune system is already clearly activated and vulnerable (making future sensitivity to grains increase in potential). Go grain free. Get something like Natures Logic, Natures Variety, Wellness Core, Solid Gold Wee Bits...or similar. Do a more novel (ie, unusual) protein choice like venison, bison, fish or similar. Stay away from chicken, beef, and lamb -- at least for a while...can always add it back in later, when more stable w/ symptoms.
And read this entire thread - on how to approach treating allergies: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html