Comments on: What Makes Hypoallergenic Diets Special?

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:20:50 +0000

To carmine:

This might sound a bit funny, but check out your shepherds bum area. If there is perianal dermatitis (inflammation around the bum) then that is a sign that her problem may be at least partly food related.

You do not need to do elaborate testing for food allergy. All that is needed is an elimination diet – a food with a protein source she hasnt been exposed to before. You feed this (and only this) for 6 weeks, and if the problem gets better then there is a good chance it is food related.

There are also some autoimmune diseases that can cause problems with the ear tips as well, so it may be worth another visit to the vet.

By: carmine

carmine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:25 +0000

I have a a German Sheperd, she suffers from itchy bears all the time. We brought her to the vet and they treated her for mange using ear drops. The tips of her ears have become dry and hard with liitle chunks or tissue deteriorating. She crys when you touch her near the base of her ears. I heard that she might be suffering from food alergies, however the vet thinks it mange. This has been this way for years. Is there a food that I can try to see if it goes awy, or is elorborate allergy testing required?

By: Jamie Quinn

Jamie Quinn — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:41:44 +0000

All good information. We have tried to create a website that follows what you have done and provides good information about hypoallergenic dog foods for dog owners in the USA and Canada.

Cheers,

Jamie

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:08:53 +0000

Would recommend California Natural over Hills anyday…read the ingredients:
http://www.naturapet.com