Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Non-skin symptoms of food allergies in dogs and cats
By Mueller, Ralf S & Olivry, Thierry·Published in BMC veterinary research·2018·Medizinische Kleintierklinik, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Critically appraised topic on adverse food reactions of companion animals (6): prevalence of noncutaneous manifestations of adverse food reactions in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
A study found that dogs and cats can show various symptoms when they have adverse food reactions (AFR), not just skin problems. In dogs, common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal issues, while cats may experience vomiting, diarrhea, and even sneezing or hyperactive behavior. If your pet has chronic vomiting or diarrhea, your veterinarian might suggest trying an elimination diet to identify the food causing the reaction. This approach can help improve your pet's symptoms and overall health.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many reports describe the cutaneous signs of adverse food reactions (AFR) in the dog and cat. However, various non-cutaneous clinical signs are less well described. Our objective was to systematically evaluate these non-cutaneous signs of AFR in small animals. RESULTS: We searched two databases (MEDLINE and Web of Science) for pertinent references on non-cutaneous signs of adverse food reactions. Among 117 and 764 articles found in the MEDLINE and Web of Science databases, respectively, we selected 47 articles that reported data related to non-cutaneous clinical signs of AFR. Gastrointestinal signs, symmetrical lupoid onychitis, conjunctivitis, sneezing, and anaphylaxis were reported to be associated with AFR in dogs and gastrointestinal and respiratory signs, conjunctivitis, and hyperactive behaviour in cats. In Border terriers with paroxysmal gluten-sensitive dyskinesia, an underlying AFR should be considered. Of these clinical signs diarrhoea and frequent defecation were most frequently reported to be diet-responsive in dogs; in the cat, these were vomiting and diarrhoea. CONCLUSIONS: An elimination diet should be considered early in the work-up of dogs and cats with chronic vomiting and diarrhoea. Other non-cutaneous signs occur less commonly because of AFRs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30419909/