Dog food allergies account for about 20 percent of all dog allergies. The most common symptom of a food related allergy in dogs is itchy skin especially on feet, legs, armpits, ears, face and ****. Hair loss from biting and scratching, hot spots, and skin infections can be repercussions of an untreated food allergy. There are many ingredients that can cause food related allergies in dogs. These are but not restricted to;beef, chicken, eggs, wheat, corn, fish and soy.Before treating a food allergy you must cure any secondary infections or conditions that are occurring such as skin infections, mange, yeast infections, etc. Once all of these are cured then a food trial can begin.Most allergies are associated with a particular protein of carbohydrate... »View More
Added Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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The most common food allergies in adults include fish, shellfish such as shrimp, crabs, lobsters, and crayfish which can sometimes be deadly if consumed. Other food allergies are milk and eggs, soy, wheat and peanuts and a variety of nuts such as walnuts or pecans. Not everyone who suffers from a food allergy will experience an allergic reaction to each of these foods collectively, but may only have a reaction to one of the foods listed. However, a reaction over only one allergen can cause serious side effects that can include death. Many adults who suffer from allergic reactions to food may not have had these allergies as children.Children who experience allergic reactions to foods are most commonly allergic to milk, peanuts, eggs and nuts... »View More
Added Saturday, September 18, 2010
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