Food allergies

Skin issues are the number one reason that pet owners bring their furry companions to the veterinarian. But how common are food allergies, really? What should you do if you suspect your pet has a skin problem or food allergy? In this video, we will discuss all this and much more!

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Topics breakdown with timepoints:
• The immune system – 1:48
• Definitions – 2:03
• Adverse reaction to food – 2:13
• Food allergy – 2:39
• Food intolerance – 4:33
• Food sensitivity – 6:17
• Why dermatitis? – 7:48
• Common allergens – 8:48
• Diagnosing skin disease – 9:53
• Diagnosing a food allergy – 11:16
• Ineffective methods for diagnosing food allergies – 17:00
• Managing food allergies: what works – 20:11
• Avoidance – 20:13
• Parasite control – 22:30
• Skin support – 23:50
• Monitoring – 25:13
• Managing food allergies: what doesn’t work – 25:55
• Limited-ingredient OTC diets – 26:24
• Rotational dieting – 27:50
• Grain-free diets – 29:23
• Gluten-free diets – 29:55
• Exotic protein diets – 30:46
• Raw diets – 32:34

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Resources
• ACVN: “Does my pet have a food allergy?” – https://acvn.org/frequently-asked-que...
• Canine Skin Solutions: “Allergy testing your dog… The Top 5 Allergy Test Mistakes to AVOID!” – https://www.healthyskin4dogs.com/blog...
• Canine Skin Solutions: “Does Your Dog Need a Grain Free Diet?” – https://www.healthyskin4dogs.com/blog...
• Canine Skin Solutions: “My Dog is Paw-Licking, Scooting & Head Shaking…Help! These are dog allergy symptoms.” – https://www.healthyskin4dogs.com/blog...
• Canine Skin Solutions: “Why is my dog rubbing its face and licking its paws? Why is my dog scratching all the time?” – https://www.healthyskin4dogs.com/blog...
• Case et al. (2011). Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd edition. Pages 396-402.
• Hand et al. (2010). Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, 5th edition. Chapter 31.
• Pet Food Institute: “Food Allergies” – https://www.petfoodinstitute.org/pet-...
• Tufts University: “Alligator, wild boar, ostrich – oh my!” – https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/0...
• Tufts University: “Can I change my pet’s diet to improve skin and coat health?” – https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/0...
• Tufts University: “Figuring Out Food Sensitivities” – https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/0...
• Tufts University: “How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Pet” – https://now.tufts.edu/articles/how-se...
• Veterinary Partner: “Allergies: Atopic Dermatitis (Airborne)” – https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/def...
• Veterinary Partner: “Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats” – https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/def...
• Veterinary Partner: “Flea Control for Allergic Dogs and Cats” – https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/def...
• Veterinary Partner: “Food Allergy Trials in Dogs” – https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/def...
• Veterinary Partner: “Omega Three Fatty Acids” – https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/def...

Primary literature
** Links to the many scientific papers used to create this video can be found at https://www.feedingravendoodles.com/a...