Allergy question

[chachi]

Originally Posted by courtney1121

Is there a way the vet can test for allergies without having to switch his food just yet?

Im not certain Ive never had allergy testing done. I know they can do it for environmental allergies but for food allergies I thought they had you do an elimination diet where you gradually switch food

[courtney1121]

Ok we just scheduled a vet appt for next friday so hopefully everything is ok. My boyfriend is taking him cause I have to work. My poor baby!

[caw]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Is he a young puppy? Young pups don't really have allergies yet...so it makes me think it's something else. Have you inspected his ears, armpits, tummy, btwn paws and all that?

Wileys Mom is most likely right. I betcha a million!!!

[courtney1121]

Well we'll still look around his fur tonight but just knowing that our vet will closely inspect him next week makes us feel better. I mean even if he is too young to get allergies, our vet will hopefully be able to figure out why he's been so itchy. Peace of mind for sure!

[caw]

Good luck....hope all goes well for ya'll and your little puppy.

[LuvMyFurkidz]

My eldest Shih Tzu has allergies & I had him tested several years ago. He also has chronic ear infections. It was just a simple blood draw that I recall. It was sent in & I received a list of environmental allergies (dust, pollen, grasses, trees, etc.) fabrics, foods, etc. They gave me quite a large list of dog foods that were "safe" for him to eat. He has SO many allergies that this is wonderful to have. I believe I paid around $250 for the test but it was well worth it IMHO. I tried the allergy injections, where you give them to them & it hopefully builds up their immunity to the allergens but after about 11/2 years I saw very little difference so I stopped them. The vet said it was kind of a long shot them working but like I said he has SO many. Fortunately, I have a very sweet dog that would lay down & roll over when it was time for his injections. Bless his little heart.

[courtney1121]

Wow $250...thank god my boyfriend has his credit card lol I looked on his tummy, his ears, paws, back....didn't seem anything out of the ordinary. He licks his paws a lot as well which my mom's dog does and she has allergies really bad. We'll see what the vet says though.