Food trials for allergies
KAREN GOLDRICK is a holistic veterinarian at All Natural Vet Care, Russell Lea, Sydney.
T: 02 9712 5844
Food allergy is an immune response to food, resulting in clinical symptoms such as inflammation, skin redness, itch, gut symptoms, respiratory signs, conjunctivitis or ear inflammation. Food allergies might be suspected in dogs and cats with year-round symptoms or with concurrent gut and skin symptoms.
Food intolerance is a different reaction to food that is not immune-mediated, and may be due to other factors, such as digestive enzyme deficiency
