My dog has dog food allergies and he has been through a lot. After talking to many Vet's and taking their advice, I have written all my recipes down and published them on www.TheLittleFoxes.net. Here you will find allergy symptoms, homemade dog food and other information regarding the pet food industry in the United States.

Great article by a young canine lover on food allergies in our dogs. She goes through the symptoms and how to change the diet to prevent allergies. A must read for every canine owner.

symptoms of dog food allergies, and how they can be improved or eliminated with a diet change

Websites about dog allergies. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of dog allergies and dog food ingredients that commonly cause the problem.

Food allergies in dogs: symptoms, home remedies, treatment, and pet food ingredients that commonly cause the problem.

Allergy is a disorder of the immune system that is often called atopy. Allergic reactions occur to environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensitivity and is called type I (or immediate) hypersensitivity. It is characterized by excessive activation of certain white blood cells called mast cells and basophils by a type of antibody, known as IgE, resulting in an extreme inflammatory response. Common allergic reactions include eczema, hives, hay fever, asthma, food allergies, and reactions to the venom of stinging insects such as wasps and bees.Mild allergies like hay fever, are highly prevalent in the human population and cause symptoms such as allergic conjunctivitis, itchiness and runny nose. Similarly, conditions such as asthma are common, in which allergy plays a major role. In some people, severe allergies to environmental or dietary allergens, or to medication, occur that may result in life-threatening anaphylactic reactions and potentially death.A variety of tests now exist to diagnose allergic conditions; these include testing the skin for responses to known allergens or analyzing the blood for the presence and levels of allergen-specific IgE. Treatments for allergies include allergen avoidance, use of antihistamines, steroids or other oral medications, immunotherapy to desensitize the response to allergen, and targeted therapy.