Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Adverse food reactions causing skin and gut signs in dogs and cats
By Gaschen, Frédéric P & Merchant, Sandra R·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2011·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Adverse food reactions in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
Many dogs and cats can have adverse reactions to certain foods, leading to symptoms like skin issues or stomach problems. To figure out if your pet has a food allergy or intolerance, vets often recommend trying a special elimination diet, which removes potential allergens. If your pet improves on this diet but shows symptoms again when reintroduced to certain foods, it can help pinpoint the problem. Some pets with ongoing digestive issues may find relief from these elimination diets, which can help manage their symptoms effectively.
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Abstract
Adverse food reactions (AFR) are a common problem that may cause cutaneous and/or gastrointestinal signs in dogs and cats. They comprise food intolerance, food intoxication, and food allergy. Response to a dietary elimination trial and recurrence of signs during dietary provocation remain the centerpiece of diagnosis and management of dogs and cats with AFR. Response to an elimination trial is frequently observed in dogs and cats with chronic idiopathic enteropathies. However, only a fraction of them relapse after a dietary challenge. These animals may have mild to enteritis and/or colitis and benefit from various additional properties of the elimination diet.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21486641/