In addition to elimination diets, your veterinarian may be able to perform a blood test to help determine whether your dog is allergic to specific foods. These are known as serum IgE tests. Diagnosing environmental allergies in dogs can be performed using two techniques: RAST testing or intradermal skin testing.
How do I know if my dog is allergic to the environment?
Seasonal/Environmental Allergy Signs in Dogs Common symptoms include scratching/itchy skin, licking (especially the paws), and face rubbing. Affected dogs may also experience red skin, loss of fur, and recurrent skin and/or ear infections.
How do you figure out what food my dog is allergic to?
The best and most accurate method of diagnosing food allergy is to feed a hypoallergenic diet for eight to twelve weeks as a food trial called an elimination trial. "The elimination diet must not contain any ingredients that the pet has eaten in the past."
What is the most common environmental allergy in dogs?
Environmental allergens, such as dust, pollen, and mold, can cause an atopic allergic reactions or atopic dermatitis. In most cases, these allergies are seasonal, so you may only notice your dog itching during certain times of the year.
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