Food Allergies in Dogs

[BrassieChic]

Geez not ANOTHER thing! I've noticed since I've had my Rattie on the chix & rice for her tummy ache that she's been scratching like crazy!!! Her stool is still very runny and every time she goes out she's chowing down on grass! I did some research and it sounds like she may be allergic to the chicken!!! Since parasites have been ruled out....I'm a little at a loss BUT seems I will be hauling her back up to the Vet on Monday a.m. for them to specifically test for food allergies! ANYONE ELSE HAVE A DOG(S) WITH FOOD ALLERGIES? What the heck to ya feed them if this is the case!!!!

 

[Lilypad]

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Taken from www.PetEducation.com:
Food allergies are true allergies and show the characteristic symptoms of itching and skin problems associated with canine and feline allergies. Food intolerances can result in diarrhea or vomiting and do not create a typical allergic response. Food intolerances in pets would be similar to people that get diarrhea or an upset stomach from eating spicy or fried foods. Fortunately, both food intolerances and allergies can be eliminated with a diet free from offending agents.

Several studies have shown that some ingredients are more likely to cause food allergies than others. In order of the most common offenders in dogs are beef, dairy products, chicken, wheat, chicken eggs, corn, and soy. As you may have noticed, the most common offenders are the most common ingredients in dog foods.

Many owners and veterinarians attempt to look to other tests to diagnose food allergies. Blood tests such as the RAST test or the ELISA test can be performed to screen for food allergies. In addition, intradermal skin testing could also be performed. Despite the fact that these tests are routinely performed and used as a diagnostic aid, there is no evidence that blood tests are accurate for the diagnosis of food allergies.

The only way to accurately diagnose food allergies is with a food trial.

I am so sorry your fuzzy face is going through such a ruff time.
When any of my dogs (5) have stomach issues, I feed them a bland diet of brown rice, scrambled eggs and a small portion of ground beef. I also make sure there is a lot of fresh water available and they are able to get outside and "graze". You seem to be doing all the right things, I know its fustrating!

 

[BrassieChic]

Several studies have shown that some ingredients are more likely to cause food allergies than others. In order of the most common offenders in dogs are beef, dairy products, chicken, wheat, chicken eggs, corn, and soy. As you may have noticed, the most common offenders are the most common ingredients in dog foods.

I am so sorry your fuzzy face is going through such a ruff time.
When any of my dogs (5) have stomach issues, I feed them a bland diet of brown rice, scrambled eggs and a small portion of ground beef. I also make sure there is a lot of fresh water available and they are able to get outside and "graze". You seem to be doing all the right things, I know its fustrating![/QUOTE]

It's 4:45 a.m. on Sunday morn! I've been up w/my dog since 2 a.m. Teasp. of Pepto and outside constantly...she's been diggin' herself like crazy and it sounds like her tummy is a war zone! I feel so bad for her!

So the only thing I'm feeding her right now is the chix & rice (white)! Is it the chix or is it the rice that's making her so sick!!!!! I'll get some brown rice in the a.m. and maybe a little ground beef....I REALLY DON'T WANT to switch up on her and make her any more sick than she is!

 

[HorseLady]

Try the brown rice as suggested with eggs and ground beef for starters. It does seem like food allergies may be a problem for your pooch! Have a friend who has a GSD with an intestinal issue (fissures) who has had great success feeding canned mackeral (fish) along with a supplement. His disease has made a 180 and has lived longer than any vet had predicted. She had tried everything from the science diet type products to kangaroo! I'll get the particulars from her and pass them along. Keep your chin up (that may be why your pup was at the shelter!)

 

[BrassieChic]

Try the brown rice as suggested with eggs and ground beef for starters. It does seem like food allergies may be a problem for your pooch! Have a friend who has a GSD with an intestinal issue (fissures) who has had great success feeding canned mackeral (fish) along with a supplement. His disease has made a 180 and has lived longer than any vet had predicted. She had tried everything from the science diet type products to kangaroo! I'll get the particulars from her and pass them along. Keep your chin up (that may be why your pup was at the shelter!) [/QUOTE

Thanks! I'm going to TRY everything I can for her! She's an awesome dog and I feel so lucky to have her! I got a pm from Labs4me and she owns a specialty boutique for dogs....shes done alot of research into foods, etc., and I'm going to try and get w/her on this! ALSO I will have Annie (my dog) up to the VETS first thing in the a.m.

Definately send me info. THANKS!

 

[jwwb2000]

My pug has food allergies and he cannot have any dog food with any type of corn products in it. I have found two different foods at Petco he can have and doesn't get the itchies.

 

[BrassieChic]

My pug has food allergies and he cannot have any dog food with any type of corn products in it. I have found two different foods at Petco he can have and doesn't get the itchies.

I feel so extremely bad for her and helpless! I wish it were monday so I can get to the Vets!!!!

 

[jwwb2000]

I feel so extremely bad for her and helpless! I wish it were monday so I can get to the Vets!!!!

You can use hydracortizone cream on the skin as well as give her a regular benadryl (1 tablet per each 25 pounds: ex...73 lb dog would need to take 3 tablets)

 

[BrassieChic]

You can use hydracortizone cream on the skin as well as give her a regular benadryl (1 tablet per each 25 pounds: ex...73 lb dog would need to take 3 tablets)

She's scratching all over so the cream wouldn't be helpful since it's coming from the inside out. I was wondering about giving her a Benadryl but she's only 12 lbs. Just waiting this out until the morning!!!

 

[Labs4Me]

I'd be careful trying eggs with her. They are great for dogs and my guys love them but many dogs are allergic to eggs. I also wouldn't try the hydrocortizone cream because she may lick it off plus it sounds like she's just itchy all over not in one specific spot. Her problem is definitely internal. The skin is the largest organ of the body so basically the body will try to eliminate any toxic materials through the skin. That's why when many dog's bodies are trying to detox themselves they'll have things like itchy skin along their backs (especially at the base of the tail) or greasy smelly secretions, hot spots, ear infections, runny eyes, impacted anal glands, they'll lick their feet, etc. It's just the body's way of eliminating something that is toxic to them which in many cases is a specific food item or an artificial preservative, etc. I'd definitely do the fast for one day and let her organs have a break and clear out. Just provide lots of water and then offer her just the broth and some of the probiotics.

 

[BrassieChic]

Yeah I read about the eggs so I'm staying away from those! SHe's fasting today and has plenty of water. I gave her a nice bath, which is her first since being here and she really enjoyed it and is now resting! Her little body definately needs a break! She's been such a sweetheart through this whole thing!

 

[lkt]

for the itching cool water baths... warm makes it worse, also u can take a leg off the panty hose and fill it with oatmeal.. let the stocking of oatmeal soak in the bath water and squeeze the liquid out... its really a help with the itching...

also i would try as a few people have said brown rice mixed with hamburger... my dog is really allergic to corn & eggs..

another thing if u have had your dog outside or maybe even if u carried a flea in (possibly your dog could have just been bitten by one) some dogs (mine..) are very violently allergic to flea bites>>> and a bad thing about the advantage/frontline is that the flea has to bite your dog before it dies

the benedryl works great tho...