27 апр. 2012 г. · WebMD illustrates the signs, symptoms, and triggers for food allergies in dogs to help you treat and care for your canine companion.
Can dogs overcome food allergies?
While dogs can be allergic to plant-sourced ingredients like corn, wheat, soy, and grains, they're actually less common allergens than many people believe. So, simply switching to a grain-free dog food won't likley cure their symptoms.
How long does it take for a dog to recover from food allergy?
If the pet has a food allergy, we expect to see at least a 50% reduction in licking, scratching, chewing or other dermatologic signs. This may occur within the first four weeks for some animals; in others the response may take up to 12 weeks.
How can I help my dog with food allergies?
In order to confirm the allergy, an elimination diet is usually implemented. An elimination diet usually involves changing the dog's food to either a reduced ingredient commercial food or a diet of bland human food, such as a boiled protein and a simple carbohydrate like rice.
What is the most common food allergy in dogs?
The most common food allergens in dogs are proteins, especially those from dairy products, beef, lamb, chicken, chicken eggs, soy or gluten (from wheat). Each time a pet eats food containing these substances, the antibodies react with the antigens and symptoms occur.
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