Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common food allergens in dogs and cats - what to know
By Mueller, Ralf S et al.·Published in BMC veterinary research·2016·Ludwig Maximilian University, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Critically appraised topic on adverse food reactions of companion animals (2): common food allergen sources in dogs and cats.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with skin problems, like itching or rashes, might be suffering from food allergies. Common allergens for dogs include beef, dairy, chicken, and wheat. To figure out if food is the cause, veterinarians often recommend a special diet followed by reintroducing these foods one at a time to see which one triggers the symptoms. Starting with beef and dairy products is usually the best approach. Identifying the specific food allergy can help relieve your dog's discomfort and improve their skin health.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: To diagnose cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFRs) in dogs and cats, dietary restriction-provocation trials are performed. Knowing the most common offending food allergens for these species would help determining the order of food challenges to optimize the time to diagnosis. RESULTS: The search for, and review and analysis of the best evidence available as of January 16, 2015 suggests that the most likely food allergens contributing to canine CAFRs are beef, dairy products, chicken, and wheat. The most common food allergens in cats are beef, fish and chicken. CONCLUSIONS: In dogs and cats, after a period of dietary restriction leading to the complete remission of clinical signs, food challenges to diagnose CAFR should begin with beef and dairy products, the most commonly recognized food allergens in these two species.
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