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How long should my pet be on an elimination diet for food allergies?
By Olivry, Thierry et al.·Published in BMC veterinary research·2015·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Critically appraised topic on adverse food reactions of companion animals (1): duration of elimination diets.
Plain-English summary
A dog with skin problems, like itching or rashes, may be suffering from a food allergy. Research shows that if you put your dog on an elimination diet, which means feeding them a special diet without common allergens, you should see significant improvement in about 5 weeks. However, for the best results, it's recommended to continue the elimination diet for at least 8 weeks, as this can lead to complete remission of symptoms in over 90% of dogs. If you suspect your dog has a food allergy, talk to your vet about starting an elimination diet.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Restrictive (i.e. elimination)-provocation dietary trials remain the standard of care to diagnose cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFRs) in dogs and cats. There is currently no consensus on the duration of elimination diet trials that would permit the highest sensitivity of diagnosis of CAFR in companion animals. RESULTS: The search for, and review and analysis of the best evidence available as of December 14, 2014 suggests that, by 5 weeks in dogs and 6 weeks in cats after starting an elimination diet, more than 80 % of patients had achieved a remission of clinical signs of CAFR. Increasing the diet trial duration to 8 weeks leads to a complete remission in more than 90 % of dogs and cats with CAFR. CONCLUSIONS: For diagnosing CAFRs in more than 90 % of dogs and cats, elimination diet trials should last at least 8 weeks.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26310322/