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Understanding Canine Food Allergies and Intolerance

Canine food allergies can arise in puppies and elderly dogs, but they usually appear when a dog is between 2 and 6 years old. It can be tough to determine what kind of allergy a dog is experiencing because dogs with an inhalant allergy (atopy) usually suffer from food allergies as well.

What is a Food Allergy?

When a dog has a food allergy he responds with the classic allergic responses, which affects a canine's skin and ears. His body is having an ultra sensitive reaction to something in a food source.

Canine food allergies cause a variety of symptoms. Watch for these common reactions in your dog:

Food Intolerance Facts

Food intolerance happens when your dog has a particular level of sensitivity to something he's eaten. A dog with food intolerance experiences the classic itchy skin of an allergic dog, but does not respond well to allergy treatments such as antihistamines and steroids.

More hints that your dog has food intolerance:

Lastly, elimination diets can help pinpoint what's causing canine food allergies as well as food intolerances.

 

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