{"id":31854,"date":"2020-05-20T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T09:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/?p=31854"},"modified":"2021-03-12T08:36:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T08:36:03","slug":"how-food-sensitivities-affect-your-dogs-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/blog\/how-food-sensitivities-affect-your-dogs-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"How food sensitivities affect your dog’s skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

More often than not, food sensitivities of dogs are manifested by skin disorders such as rashes or hives. If left untreated, this may worsen and would be very, very uncomfortable for your canine pet.<\/p>\n

Food sensitivity vs food allergy<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have to determine first the cause of your dog\u2019s skin allergies. Is your canine friend food sensitive or food allergic? According to Fetch by WebMD<\/a>, \u201c[Food allergy] triggers an immediate immune system response. Food sensitivity doesn’t. Your dog may have food sensitivity if he\u2019s having a gradual reaction to an ingredient in his food.\u201d One way of determining if your dog is food sensitive is by giving him a limited ingredient<\/a> diet.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually, your pet will have digestive upsets like diarrhea or skin irritation which is characterized by itching. Skin lesions may appear on your dog\u2019s face, feet, and ears. Watch out for these symptoms as they mimic other allergies like flea allergy dermatitis<\/a> and atopy<\/a>. If your dog has recurring external ear infections, he should be evaluated by a veterinarian for food sensitivities or allergies.<\/p>\n

Aside from the ones mentioned above, here are some of the other symptoms:<\/p>\n