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How To Tell If Your Dog Has Environmental Allergies Or Food Allergies. See if your dog seems to be scratching frequently. Itchy skin or a rash can also be a sign that your dog has a food allergy or is sensitive to the shampoo you use to bathe them. Food allergies and sensitivities can cause itchy skin as well. Often times these are seasonal.
Symptoms of dog food allergies. Unfortunately there is no evidence that blood tests are effective for diagnosing food allergies so this is the best way to figure out whats causing the problem. A classic example of a food allergy is anaphylactic shock seen after ingestion of. An allergic dog may also have vomiting and diarrhea. In cats it often happens on the head and neck. Often times these are seasonal.
If your veterinarian has ruled out non-food causes of your dogs allergies theyll do an elimination test to pinpoint which food or foods your dog is actually allergic to.
Itching may be an indication of either a food allergy or an environmental allergy. Often times these are seasonal. The most common places dogs with food allergies itch are their ears and their paws and. If there is no other apparent cause for your dogs symptoms your veterinarian may begin to suspect that food allergies are behind your dogs itchy skin or ear infections. In this instance your vet will likely try to diagnose a food allergy by first placing your dog on a rigid prescription or hydrolyzed protein diet that is free of allergens until her symptoms go away about 12 weeks. Dust pollen and mold are all environmental allergens among other triggers that can cause allergic reactions or atopic dermatitis.