Food allergies occur when an animal's immune system misidentifies a protein from a food as an invader rather than a food item and mounts an immune response. The end result of this response can be itchy skin or ear and skin infections in some pets, while it may cause vomiting or diarrhea in others. 27 янв. 2017 г.
Can dogs suddenly develop food allergies?
A: That's common in food-allergic dogs. They have to be sensitized; they have to have been exposed for some period of time. So, in general, they're not going to react really dramatically the first time they eat it but a dog that has eaten a food for years could suddenly become allergic to that food.
What triggers food allergies in dogs?
The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins, especially those from dairy, beef, chicken, chicken eggs, soy, or wheat gluten. Each time a pet eats food containing these substances, the antibodies react with the antigens, and symptoms occur. Virtually any food ingredient can produce an allergy, however.
How long does it take for a dog to develop a food allergy?
Feed your dog his original diet. If your dog develops an allergic reaction to his original diet after being off of it for eight to twelve weeks, then this will confirm the food allergy diagnosis. The allergic reaction will occur within one hour to 14 days of re-challenge with the original diet.
How do allergies develop in dogs?
Most often, pet allergy is triggered by exposure to the dead flakes of skin (dander) a pet sheds. Any animal with fur can be a source of pet allergy, but pet allergies are most commonly associated with cats and dogs.
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