While I still worked for Hills I always asked vets here in Colorado how many allergy cases were food vs environmental. It was consistent to hear 75% environment.
Awesome awesome video! So many people online think their dog has a food allergy, to the point where it’s ridiculous. They ask and change diets randomly instead of going to a vet and figuring it out. I love these type of videos Dr. Rae I hope you make more.
Thank you for the excellent content ! Loved the format and deep dive ! Essential point about difference between allergies and sensitivities. As a pet food retailer we see a good proportion of customers, maybe 1/3 mentioning food sensitivities issues with their pets. These are usually rather mild gastrointestinal intolerances but nevertheless source of discomfort for the animal. Are more and more pets subject to food sensitivities ? Is it a result of breeding and "modern" diets ? I think many would benefit from objective knowledge (like your content) on what is a common food sensitivity, how they manifest, what diet options and approach exist to limit intolerances and when they have to start to consult a vet. Although some food manufacturers do "some education" on the topic, they are logically biased into placing their products. Just thinking the format of this video (lesson like) could be spot on to deal with the topic of sensitivities too !
There is no clinical algorithm for diagnosis for food sensitivity. So I really couldn’t do an educational seminar. Most sensitivities can be managed with consistent bland diet that is properly balanced. They don’t require medical intervention and are self limiting. I don’t think more pets are susceptible to sensitivities, I think more people are treating pets like actual members of the family and are paying more attention to things that in the past would have overlooked. You have to remember that just 50 years ago, many dogs and cats were outside only and an owner wouldn’t know if the stool was loose or the pet vomited. I’d say that if you are concerned, it’s time to consult your vet, regardless if you think it’s a sensitivity or an allergy. Those symptoms if consistent may be part of a bigger issue.
@@AnimalDocReaour Brittany most likely came down with a storage mite problem with Purina Pro Plan. He had hives under his skin. It was awful. The hair follicle would just erupt. Meds and diet change different brand still chicken he is ok. Storage mite came back 24+ through testing
@ started him on raw chicken diet for 1 wk, cleared up slowly introduced Open Farm puppy chicken & Farmers Dog as a little topper. He is beautiful and happy again. Our Brittany 🫶🏻 Goosie. Thanks so much for
Thank you for shedding light on this subject. I put my 14 yo GSD down in August…she had 4-5 auto immune issues and had to be on the HP diet. It truly helped her reach 14 yo! Could you do a video on sensitivities tho? Currently have a 10 mo. Old spaniel who is having vomiting and or diarrhea episodes every 6 weeks or so. I have changed his food a few times & the vet wants to hold off using an hp diet & I’m not sure if I should change his diet or not. I’ve been feeding fish based food and was thinking of going to lamb & rice limited ingredient food. Vet has him on RC Gastrointestinal just until his system calms down. I’m kinda confused by what should be my next step.
Thank you so much for this video! Our bullmastiff puppy has consistently had diarrhea from lunch on and when you search online the majority of comments are that it’s a chicken allergy 😔 our breeder told us to try Firm Up to add some fiber to his diet and it’s working wonderfully. It seems like “chicken allergy” is the newest TicToc hype, so glad to see it’s very low on your chart.
I would really love to see a video on low fat dogs foods! We had been feeding the farmers dog and all 3 of my dogs got pancreatitis on it. We had to switch to royal Caine gastro low fat for a while but I really don't like the ingredients (lots of peas) so we found the 4 health healthy weight food to be only a small amount higher in fat % than the prescription (5% to 8%). I would really like to see other options in the low fat category however
Hi Dr Rea, my dog obsessively licks her paws to the point her fur turns red, not sure if they are itchy as I have not seen her bite or scratch her paws. (I did a blood test (not knowing they are inaccurate), fish allergies came up positive. She does not have fish in her diet other than fish oil supplements). Should I do a food trial to find out whether her paw licking is due to food sensitivities? or should I give her skin treatment for itchy paws? or is her paw licking more likely to be "soothing" behaviour?
My Golden’s paws are red too. He has been licking and chewing them obsessively, even more so since we switched to Farmina. Could be a coincidence with environmental allergies picking up or not 🤷🏻♀️ He hasn’t been diagnosed with allergies. I’m in Las Vegas and fleas and ticks are not an issue here. A vet tech friend gave me a 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental intolerance test and the results are interesting to say the least. What are your thoughts on those tests?
@nz4fun any food allergy component would be invalid. There are lots of labs that do allergy testing and with that there are different quality and validity to the test they offer (sensitivity vs specificity, ect). I’m not familiar with that company or read their data sheet so I couldn’t say how accurate your results would be. I am a bit skeptical after looking just at the website. They don’t appear to be a medical grade testing facility and there sample collection for testing doesn’t seem accurate either. I use the company Greer if you want something legitimate to compare to. Most hard core dermatologists however will tell you the most accurate is intradermal Testing and I would agree with them.
@@AnimalDocRea Yes, it is an intolerance test only. I only did it because it was given to me, wasn’t invasive, and I was curious about the results lol I could email you his results if you are interested :) Do you suggest to get an intradermal test done at the dermatologist, we have one here I like, or maybe try giving him some probiotics or allergy supplements (NASC certified ones) to to see if that would help?
I have a three-year-old German shepherd male that started with allergy symptoms when he was a little over 2 1/2. Itching , hotspots. The vet gave him an injection that lasted for about four months, and an immediate acting one. Well that has all worn off and I'm at my wits end with him. I feel so bad for him. And I was ready to jump into the food allergy regimen. Then I saw your video. I live on a farm in Florida. It could be fleas, and it could be environmental. What is the protocol for those allergies? I use pet armor flea control, which is the same as Frontline just in case you're not familiar. I'm wondering since he is a German Shepherd should I have him tested for Cushing's? I don't want him on injections for the rest of his life. I'm trying to go totally homeopathic. I have him on omega-3. Goat kid claustrum. Quercetin however, he's been off of that for a couple of weeks. Flax, olive oil, farm fresh eggs, one egg a day. Raw liver. I was giving him yogurt switch to the colostrum . vegetables. And Purina dog chow, the green bag, about a cup and a half? He is a little overweight, but he also has not been getting a lot of exercise as he is an inside dog now. We are trying to remedy the lack of exercise for him and myself lol . Please respond when you have the time. Thanking you in advance.
You definitely need to get in for a full derm work up. Allergies are not simple and really require us to follow a logic and systemic appoach in a specific order to do it correctly. I’m happy you have take a very active role in his health but many of those home remedies are mostly “old wives tales” and can really muddy the waters in a true allergy work up, plus they are very stressful on you. I’d start with a basic derm evaluation with your vet as it could be as simple as a flea allergy that needs prescription strength meds (most likely if you go by the numbers)Also pet armour is the same generic active ingredient as frontline, but it’s actually not equivalent to frontline as far as efficacy because of the non-active ingredients that actually make the product work, if using a topical I usually only recommend the name brand.
Dr Rea where can I find the data? I’m a data person and I know that data can be manipulated or the sample of data was corrupted. Just want to see the details. I have a French Bulldog who has had both food allergies and environmental allergies. I’ve addressed the food allergies with limited honest kitchen Turkey food. He is still itching on his paws and that is the environmental allergies I’ve been battling with. Thanks for sharing!
Check out that article that I posted. Google it and read the full text. That’s the most recent data. You can also look up articles pertaining to this in JAVMA, that’s a good legitimate source for articles that are peer reviewed.
Hi Dr. Rea! My son surprised me with a baby frenchie 🥹. I haven’t raised a puppy in years! I have a question. I’ve got her on hills science diet small breed puppy and I’ve been mixing in a couple of tablespoons of hills science puppy wet food. Sometimes she eats eat and sometimes she takes a few bites and walks away but continues to act like she’s starving. I started adding a small amount of native pet goats milk powder and she devours it. My question is, is that ok to do or should I try Purina pro plan? Which one is better in your opinion? Thank you so much for all your knowledge!
I’d do pro plan before adding any milk, dogs after & weeks are somewhat lactose intolerant and not worth getting in the habit. Congratulations, what a sweet son.
I’m going to throw my 2 cents, hope that’s ok! I am a show breeder, and I’ve had to supplement many babies (mom didn’t have enough milk for example). They do fine on the milk formulas of course, but like Dr Rae said, and I’ve seen it many times, after in what I’ve seen about 7 weeks old, if I add any goat milk or even puppy formula milk to their mush, I start getting really bad stools, so now once they can eat well at around 5 weeks, I only soak the kibble really well with boiling water, let it sit for like 20 mins and mash it with a fork and that takes care of all the issues. I’ve tried giving adults a little goat milk and it’s always instantly nasty stools. I know there’s things online that recommend goat milk, but I don’t agree with that at all. Try soaking the kibble with hot water for 15-20 mins, she may enjoy that.
My Vet told me that hydrolyzed protein diets are for severe allergies and are ultimately the last resort for you and your pet because they are likely going to be on it for the rest of their lives.
@@AnimalDocRea Yes that’s exactly what my vet said. She uses them sparingly and for good reason. They are like you said a commitment. Allergies take a long time to diagnose and in my own experience they are very frustrating. I just want my cat to be comfortable. It’s a lot of trial and error. I am on my fourth medication trial so far with several Kenalog shots in between to treat the itchiness as symptoms return. Environmental allergies in pets are real. And it’s not simple to treat.
Environmental allergies are real. I’ve been dealing with them since March for my Bengal Jack. It’s not easy to figure out. I go to the Vet regularly with him. He’s become a regular there lol 🤣!
What a great video. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I would never use a product from those copperheads at Purina. LOL (You knew I had to say SOMETHING). Happy Thanksgiving!
Grains contain proteins in them so you can't just decide that protein allergies can only be from meat sources. For instance, even though wheat is considered a carbohydrate, gluten is a protein.
The term used is corn gluten meal, but only the protein is used in pet food, not the gluten. While it is possible to develop an allergy, it is very rare and almost non-existent in cats. My cats eat nothing but grain free food, just to be safe. Happy Thanksgiving.
I can't believe I defended using corn. 🎶“I stay out too late. Got nothing in my brain. That's what people say, that's what people say. I shake it off, I shake it off.” 🎶 LOL
While I still worked for Hills I always asked vets here in Colorado how many allergy cases were food vs environmental. It was consistent to hear 75% environment.
Awesome awesome video! So many people online think their dog has a food allergy, to the point where it’s ridiculous. They ask and change diets randomly instead of going to a vet and figuring it out. I love these type of videos Dr. Rae I hope you make more.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for the excellent content ! Loved the format and deep dive ! Essential point about difference between allergies and sensitivities. As a pet food retailer we see a good proportion of customers, maybe 1/3 mentioning food sensitivities issues with their pets. These are usually rather mild gastrointestinal intolerances but nevertheless source of discomfort for the animal. Are more and more pets subject to food sensitivities ? Is it a result of breeding and "modern" diets ? I think many would benefit from objective knowledge (like your content) on what is a common food sensitivity, how they manifest, what diet options and approach exist to limit intolerances and when they have to start to consult a vet. Although some food manufacturers do "some education" on the topic, they are logically biased into placing their products. Just thinking the format of this video (lesson like) could be spot on to deal with the topic of sensitivities too !
There is no clinical algorithm for diagnosis for food sensitivity. So I really couldn’t do an educational seminar. Most sensitivities can be managed with consistent bland diet that is properly balanced. They don’t require medical intervention and are self limiting. I don’t think more pets are susceptible to sensitivities, I think more people are treating pets like actual members of the family and are paying more attention to things that in the past would have overlooked. You have to remember that just 50 years ago, many dogs and cats were outside only and an owner wouldn’t know if the stool was loose or the pet vomited. I’d say that if you are concerned, it’s time to consult your vet, regardless if you think it’s a sensitivity or an allergy. Those symptoms if consistent may be part of a bigger issue.
@ Thanks a lot for your answer on this !
Thank you for all the information. Love the education videos too
Glad you liked it!
@@AnimalDocReaour Brittany most likely came down with a storage mite problem with Purina Pro Plan. He had hives under his skin. It was awful.
The hair follicle would just erupt. Meds and diet change different brand still chicken he is ok.
Storage mite came back
24+ through testing
@Kristen10-22 yes storage notes definitely a thing. Some people see benefit with one of the fresh company diets with that one
@ started him on raw chicken diet for 1 wk, cleared up slowly introduced Open Farm puppy chicken & Farmers Dog as a little topper. He is beautiful and happy again. Our Brittany 🫶🏻 Goosie.
Thanks so much for
Thank you for shedding light on this subject. I put my 14 yo GSD down in August…she had 4-5 auto immune issues and had to be on the HP diet. It truly helped her reach 14 yo! Could you do a video on sensitivities tho? Currently have a 10 mo. Old spaniel who is having vomiting and or diarrhea episodes every 6 weeks or so. I have changed his food a few times & the vet wants to hold off using an hp diet & I’m not sure if I should change his diet or not. I’ve been feeding fish based food and was thinking of going to lamb & rice limited ingredient food. Vet has him on RC Gastrointestinal just until his system calms down. I’m kinda confused by what should be my next step.
Thank you so much for this video! Our bullmastiff puppy has consistently had diarrhea from lunch on and when you search online the majority of comments are that it’s a chicken allergy 😔 our breeder told us to try Firm Up to add some fiber to his diet and it’s working wonderfully. It seems like “chicken allergy” is the newest TicToc hype, so glad to see it’s very low on your chart.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, what to do for environmental allergies?
Vet explains how Apoquel and Cytopoint work for itchy dogs
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I would really love to see a video on low fat dogs foods! We had been feeding the farmers dog and all 3 of my dogs got pancreatitis on it. We had to switch to royal Caine gastro low fat for a while but I really don't like the ingredients (lots of peas) so we found the 4 health healthy weight food to be only a small amount higher in fat % than the prescription (5% to 8%). I would really like to see other options in the low fat category however
Loved this! Reminds me of my glory days at Hills!
Hi Dr Rea, my dog obsessively licks her paws to the point her fur turns red, not sure if they are itchy as I have not seen her bite or scratch her paws. (I did a blood test (not knowing they are inaccurate), fish allergies came up positive. She does not have fish in her diet other than fish oil supplements).
Should I do a food trial to find out whether her paw licking is due to food sensitivities? or should I give her skin treatment for itchy paws? or is her paw licking more likely to be "soothing" behaviour?
Nothing wrong with a legit food trial.
My Golden’s paws are red too. He has been licking and chewing them obsessively, even more so since we switched to Farmina. Could be a coincidence with environmental allergies picking up or not 🤷🏻♀️ He hasn’t been diagnosed with allergies. I’m in Las Vegas and fleas and ticks are not an issue here.
A vet tech friend gave me a 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental intolerance test and the results are interesting to say the least.
What are your thoughts on those tests?
@nz4fun any food allergy component would be invalid. There are lots of labs that do allergy testing and with that there are different quality and validity to the test they offer (sensitivity vs specificity, ect). I’m not familiar with that company or read their data sheet so I couldn’t say how accurate your results would be. I am a bit skeptical after looking just at the website. They don’t appear to be a medical grade testing facility and there sample collection for testing doesn’t seem accurate either. I use the company Greer if you want something legitimate to compare to. Most hard core dermatologists however will tell you the most accurate is intradermal
Testing and I would agree with them.
Also the website for 5 strands says it doesn’t test to allergies, only intolerance. I think it’s a scam honestly 😢
@@AnimalDocRea Yes, it is an intolerance test only. I only did it because it was given to me, wasn’t invasive, and I was curious about the results lol I could email you his results if you are interested :) Do you suggest to get an intradermal test done at the dermatologist, we have one here I like, or maybe try giving him some probiotics or allergy supplements (NASC certified ones) to to see if that would help?
I have a three-year-old German shepherd male that started with allergy symptoms when he was a little over 2 1/2. Itching , hotspots. The vet gave him an injection that lasted for about four months, and an immediate acting one. Well that has all worn off and I'm at my wits end with him. I feel so bad for him. And I was ready to jump into the food allergy regimen. Then I saw your video. I live on a farm in Florida. It could be fleas, and it could be environmental. What is the protocol for those allergies? I use pet armor flea control, which is the same as Frontline just in case you're not familiar. I'm wondering since he is a German Shepherd should I have him tested for Cushing's? I don't want him on injections for the rest of his life. I'm trying to go totally homeopathic. I have him on omega-3. Goat kid claustrum. Quercetin however, he's been off of that for a couple of weeks. Flax, olive oil, farm fresh eggs, one egg a day. Raw liver. I was giving him yogurt switch to the colostrum . vegetables. And Purina dog chow, the green bag, about a cup and a half? He is a little overweight, but he also has not been getting a lot of exercise as he is an inside dog now. We are trying to remedy the lack of exercise for him and myself lol . Please respond when you have the time. Thanking you in advance.
You definitely need to get in for a full derm work up. Allergies are not simple and really require us to follow a logic and systemic appoach in a specific order to do it correctly. I’m happy you have take a very active role in his health but many of those home remedies are mostly “old wives tales” and can really muddy the waters in a true allergy work up, plus they are very stressful on you. I’d start with a basic derm evaluation with your vet as it could be as simple as a flea allergy that needs prescription strength meds (most likely if you go by the numbers)Also pet armour is the same generic active ingredient as frontline, but it’s actually not equivalent to frontline as far as efficacy because of the non-active ingredients that actually make the product work, if using a topical I usually only recommend the name brand.
@ thank you for your fast response. I will definitely take your advice.
@gloriazenor6028 👍
Dr Rea where can I find the data? I’m a data person and I know that data can be manipulated or the sample of data was corrupted. Just want to see the details. I have a French Bulldog who has had both food allergies and environmental allergies. I’ve addressed the food allergies with limited honest kitchen Turkey food. He is still itching on his paws and that is the environmental allergies I’ve been battling with. Thanks for sharing!
Check out that article that I posted. Google it and read the full text. That’s the most recent data. You can also look up articles pertaining to this in JAVMA, that’s a good legitimate source for articles that are peer reviewed.
Thanks for sharing:)
Thanks for watching!
Hi Dr. Rea! My son surprised me with a baby frenchie 🥹. I haven’t raised a puppy in years! I have a question. I’ve got her on hills science diet small breed puppy and I’ve been mixing in a couple of tablespoons of hills science puppy wet food. Sometimes she eats eat and sometimes she takes a few bites and walks away but continues to act like she’s starving. I started adding a small amount of native pet goats milk powder and she devours it. My question is, is that ok to do or should I try Purina pro plan? Which one is better in your opinion? Thank you so much for all your knowledge!
I’d do pro plan before adding any milk, dogs after & weeks are somewhat lactose intolerant and not worth getting in the habit. Congratulations, what a sweet son.
@ Thank you! 🩷
I’m going to throw my 2 cents, hope that’s ok! I am a show breeder, and I’ve had to supplement many babies (mom didn’t have enough milk for example). They do fine on the milk formulas of course, but like Dr Rae said, and I’ve seen it many times, after in what I’ve seen about 7 weeks old, if I add any goat milk or even puppy formula milk to their mush, I start getting really bad stools, so now once they can eat well at around 5 weeks, I only soak the kibble really well with boiling water, let it sit for like 20 mins and mash it with a fork and that takes care of all the issues. I’ve tried giving adults a little goat milk and it’s always instantly nasty stools. I know there’s things online that recommend goat milk, but I don’t agree with that at all.
Try soaking the kibble with hot water for 15-20 mins, she may enjoy that.
My Vet told me that hydrolyzed protein diets are for severe allergies and are ultimately the last resort for you and your pet because they are likely going to be on it for the rest of their lives.
Good trials are a real commitment
@@AnimalDocRea Yes that’s exactly what my vet said. She uses them sparingly and for good reason. They are like you said a commitment. Allergies take a long time to diagnose and in my own experience they are very frustrating. I just want my cat to be comfortable. It’s a lot of trial and error. I am on my fourth medication trial so far with several Kenalog shots in between to treat the itchiness as symptoms return. Environmental allergies in pets are real. And it’s not simple to treat.
Environmental allergies are real. I’ve been dealing with them since March for my Bengal Jack. It’s not easy to figure out. I go to the Vet regularly with him. He’s become a regular there lol 🤣!
What do you feed your dogs???
Email me and I’ll be happy to answer but what I feel is honestly irrelevant to what is appropriate for you.
lOl @ 10:35 “ wombat“
What a great video. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I would never use a product from those copperheads at Purina. LOL (You knew I had to say SOMETHING). Happy Thanksgiving!
I just borrowed the graphics! I’m glad you liked the video, I think I may do more like education seminars like this if it goes over well.
Grains contain proteins in them so you can't just decide that protein allergies can only be from meat sources. For instance, even though wheat is considered a carbohydrate, gluten is a protein.
Yes but gluten allergy is celiac and we have a test for that, and it only happens genetically in Irish setters.
@AnimalDocRea Gluten was just an example of a protein found in carbs. My point is that carbohydrates also contain proteins.
@snowps1 you are correct but it’s not a significant contributing factor according to dermatologists. But yes you are 100% correct.
The term used is corn gluten meal, but only the protein is used in pet food, not the gluten. While it is possible to develop an allergy, it is very rare and almost non-existent in cats. My cats eat nothing but grain free food, just to be safe. Happy Thanksgiving.
I can't believe I defended using corn. 🎶“I stay out too late. Got nothing in my brain. That's what people say, that's what people say. I shake it off, I shake it off.” 🎶 LOL