{"id":3735,"date":"2024-09-09T16:04:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T21:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3735"},"modified":"2024-09-10T16:06:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T21:06:16","slug":"food-allergies-and-pets-were-here-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/food-allergies-and-pets-were-here-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Allergies and Pets: We\u2019re Here to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Treating a pet with allergies can be perplexing. It\u2019s not always possible to distinguish food from environmental allergies (atopy). Except for flea allergies, where flea dirt can be seen, clinical signs are usually not enough to identify the allergy involved. At Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a>, we\u2019re committed to providing the highest-quality care to help your pets feel their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Identifying Food Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like other allergies, the primary clinical sign of food allergies is red, itchy, and inflamed skin. Sometimes, food allergies have a gastrointestinal component, often manifested as diarrhea. Whatever the cause, we are up to the challenge of getting your allergic pet feeling better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pinpointing what allergy is affecting your pet involves careful observation and testing. Here are some key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n