Comments on: 5 Myths About Food Allergy In Dogs

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:36:53 +0000

In reply to Terri Marks. Hi Terri. Sometimes it seems like everyone’s pulling you in different directions when you have a dog with skin problems. This page was written especially because so many people tell you it must be the food (which it rarely is). Having said that you may consider trying an elimination diet at some stage. Firstly though, I would encourage you to look at two other pages on our site: a list of the treatments used for Canine skin problems, (with special mention of the two treatments at the very end even though they are somewhat expensive) and the essential treatments that owners should do at home (with special mention for the first two). I strongly believe that every dog can be made comfortable so I wish you all the best.

By: Terri Marks

Terri Marks — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:59:47 +0000

My American bulldog did not appear to have any allergies when I first adopted her at the age of 18 months after a few months I noticed that she had a lot of stomach issues with flatulence so we placed her on grain free food which helped with her stomach although then she began to have severe skin allergies that we thought was from contact with grass.
I purchased a special allergy suit which did work temporarily but obviously once the allergens get into the suit we’re back to square one. Then we took her to the vet and they put her on steroids and a prescription diet of the hills science skin and stomach which also assisted with reducing the severity although we are still having massive flareups at times and not even Cortizone is relieving her, we are extremely strict and only feed her her prescription diet and nothing else I’m at a complete loss of what to do and this is costing me an absolute fortune.
There is so much mixed advice out there on what to do, that I am confused and don’t want to continue to waste time as my dog is suffering every moment that we do not come up with a more successful plan to reduce suffering.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:23:04 +0000

In reply to Jude. Hi Jude. Beware false promises. Once you start spending money on tests marketed to you online you're far better off getting advice from a veterinary dermatologist. There's sure to be one in your area. These people provide the only reliable way to identify the cause but it's still an imprecise science. The other alternative is to make an informed guess as to the cause (usually atopy) and treat for this. Read more at: Atopic dermatitis in dogs, Why dogs have itchy feet and Treatments available for itchy dogs.

By: Jude

Jude — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:09:54 +0000

Hi, my dog appears to have itchy back feet. The front feet seem ok. He is 6 yrs old and on the raw diet. I’ve eliminated chicken, two weeks ago [all chicken products] and switched him to turkey so far no change. He’s just finished meds [from the vet] which he was on for 2 weeks. No change. He’s been scratching his ears a little bit too. Is there NO test out there that can pin point the cause? I’ve seen one on the net that tests over 112 possible allergens from your dogs saliva. I can’t mention the name of the place. If I do the elimination diet totally, how would I know it’s not actually caused by pollen etc.? I’m just baffled. He has no fleas, mites or parasites [he’s been treated for those as a preventative].