Food Allergy FAQs – Petfoodology

Think Your Pet has a Food Allergy? Eliminating Mistakes in Elimination Diet Trials

April 4, 2022June 27, 2024 Cynthia Malone allergies, allergy, cat, cat nutrition, cats, diarrhea, dog, dog nutrition, dogs, food allergy, gastrointestinal, nutrition, pet food, therapeutic diets, vomiting

Although food allergies are uncommon in dogs and cats, the only way to diagnose them is with an elimination diet trial. Learn tips to avoid common mistakes and to plan a successful elimination diet trial.

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Research Update: Testing for Food Allergies

March 6, 2020June 27, 2024 Cynthia Malone adverse food reaction, AFR, allergies, diet elimination, food allergy

Two recently published studies suggest that blood and saliva testing should not be used for the diagnosis of food allergies in dogs.

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Figuring Out Food Sensitivities

September 25, 2019June 27, 2024 Cynthia Malone diarrhea, food allergy, food sensitivity, gastrointestinal, intolerance, vomiting

Many pets may have mild gastrointestinal signs with diet changes or related to being fed certain diets, supplements, or treats. Once major medical issues are ruled out, here’s a step-by-step plan to get to the bottom of things.

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What every pet owner should know about food allergies

January 27, 2017July 1, 2024 Cynthia Malone dog, food allergy cat, gluten, grain-free

“Allergen-free dog food“ touts one product website, while another company advertises “limited ingredient diets”. And the majority of companies that make grain-free diets suggest that they may be helpful for dogs with allergies. How true are these claims, though?