Does your dog have allergies? Find out what symptoms of allergies in dogs to look for, the most common causes of dog allergies, and the most effective allergy treatment for dogs.
Allergies are a common cause of itchy skin in dogs + can be broken down into 3 main categories: flea, environmental (atopy), and food allergies, with food al...

Food-induced hypersensitivity reactions are manifestations of an exaggerated immune response to the patient's diet. Clinical signs include pruritus, alopecia, relapsing bacterial or yeast dermatitis, and relapsing otitis externa, as well as concurrent noncutaneous signs.

Skin allergies in dogs, known as allergic dermatitis, is the most common type of allergic reaction in dogs. Skin allergies in dogs are mainly caused by one of three things: fleas, food allergies, and atopicor environmentalallergies.

The pathogenesis of food allergy in dogs and cats is still not well understood but is likely similar to that of atopic dermatitis as the clinical signs of these two diseases are indistinguishable. It typically occurs after the pet has been on the same diet for months to years.
Food allergies in dogs require patience, systematic diagnosis, and commitment to dietary management, but successful treatment dramatically improves quality of life. The key takeaways