[nagdu] allergies

[Debby Phillips]

Hi Danielle, I really think it might be time to get Thai tested. They can test for food allergies, and in the long run it will be quicker and keep you from having to keep trying various foods. My fourth dog was allergic to grass, wool, wheat and dust mites. It got so bad that he had to have shot. 

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> On May 10, 2015, at 9:49 PM, Danielle Sykora via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Due to a prolonged, recurrent ear infection, I have begun to suspect
> my dog has a food allergy. I have not yet had my dog for an entire
> year so have not been able to observe his reactions to each season
> more than once; however, I suspect his allergy is food related rather
> than environmental because it began in late fall and has continued
> through the winter and spring. The ear infection responds to treatment
> but returns shortly after it is completed. Having another dog who
> suffered from allergies for several years, I was very careful to find
> food containing no fillers such as grains and undergoes minimal
> processing. Eliminating kibble from my pet dog's diet has completely
> cured her allergies but I have not have such luck with Thai.
> 
> I am currently attempting to determine the allergen by process of
> elimination but I'm concerned his ear infection will get worse and
> will need another trip to the vet in the mean time. I know that
> allergy testing is generally most accurate with environmental
> allergens but was wondering if anyone has had success testing for food
> allergies. Any other suggestions for dealing with allergies would be
> greatly appreciated.
> 
> Danielle and Thai, who is tired of having an itchy ear
> 
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