Food allergies in dogs

True food allergy is less common than intolerance or flea dermatitis, but there is: chronic itching, otitis or diarrhea that improve with a supervised elimination diet. It is not enough to change feed three times by eye.

What this guide covers

Reference:WSAVA — nutrition; Merck — digestive dogs

Practical care for adogon the topic "dog food allergies." Each section provides a decision, a risk or a measurable action.

Useful routine (only this species)

• Observe appetite, energy, feces/urine (or water parameters in fish), and a key sign of the subject.
• Maintain hygiene of a dog's habitat and equipment.
• Change one variable at a time when adjusting the routine.

Risks and when to consult

• Pain, anorexia, dyspnea, bleeding, collapse or rapidly worsening.
• In rabbits and birds, anorexia is a relative emergency.
• If the problem exceeds safe home management, veterinary (exotics/aquarium when applicable).

What not to do

• Don't mix advice from cats, birds or aquariums into your dog's routine.
• Do not use human drugs or viral tips.
• Do not apply a generic “7-day plan” to an emergency.

Practical detail

• Record onset, intensity and associated signs (appetite, apparent fever, stools).
• Non-human anti-inflammatories; in case of pain or worsening, clinical symptoms.

Frequently asked questions