Green, R. Custovic, A., Smith, A., Chaoman, M. D., Woodcock, A., (1996), «479 Avoidance
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Not exact matches
The roasted corn kernels offer a source
of fibre, are low in calories, free from any
of the common
allergens and have been licensed by Coeliac UK as being gluten - free, Salty
Dog says.
BLUE Basics
dog food keeps common
allergens and unwanted ingredients out
of their dry food formula, which is free
of corn, wheat, dairy, soy, and eggs.
Sometimes the immune system overreacts dangerously, as Richet and Protier discovered when the second dose
of anemone
allergen killed the
dogs they were experimenting on.
«There seems to be a protective effect on asthma
of non-
allergen dog - associated exposures, and a harmful effect
of allergen exposure.»
Most
of the time you spend at home is probably sleeping, and having a
dog or cat in the room may mean you're breathing in
allergens for 8 hours straight.
Veterinarians theorize that getting washed once a week and brushed regularly can help the
dog lose some
of the
allergen - containing dander built up in its fur.
Dog fur is not much
of an
allergen on its own.
Glenn A. Novotny, vice president
of sales and marketing for Walnut Creek, Calif. - based Emerald Pet Products, says the company's new Smart n» Tasty Little Duckies have really taken off at retail because consumers are looking for treats for
allergen sensitive
dogs.
«Our goals are to make connections with distributors interested in providing their clients with a high - quality,
allergen - friendly, alternative
dog food,» said Lindsay Rubin, vice president
of v - planet.
In fact, researchers found, the young adults studied who had a
dog or cat in their home as infants were only about half as likely to develop a significant amount
of antibodies to
dog or cat
allergens.
Dogs are more likely to exhibit sensitivity to
allergens by itching rather than sneezing, and
of course, fleas are a major source
of itching, as is spring shedding.
Customised meals are for every
dog, not just for
dogs with special dietary requirements especially when the
allergen - free meals are freshly prepared only upon confirmation
of order with wholesome, humangrade ingredients.
Once the source
of the allergy is pinpointed,
dogs can be transitioned to a diet without the offending
allergen.
These specialized formulas are designed to meet the nutritional needs
of dogs with allergies, while excluding the most common food - based
allergens.
In addition to bathing the
dog, a good quality HEPA air filter will help remove
allergens from the air, and a HEPA vacuum run daily can take care
of the worst
of the hair left on the floor or in the carpets.
Atopic dermatitis is a condition
of the skin that afflicts ten to fifteen percent
of dogs and is an unusually intense, recurrent dermal reaction to an environmental
allergen.
The inhaled pollens
of trees, grasses and mold spores appear to be the most common
allergens in
dogs and cats.
There are a number
of filtration products that are designed with the aim
of reducing
allergens in both the air and water and
dogs with atopic dermatitis may benefit from additional bathing with hypoallergenic shampoo to remove any
of the
allergens from their coats and skin.
Even if a
dog food is labeled as «all natural», it is still important to carefully check the ingredients
of each food to look for potential
allergens.
And because food allergies can occur at any time in a
dog's life, it makes sense to change the actual protein on a random basis as this would help reduce the
allergen effect
of a specific protein, making it less likely for an allergy to occur.
Their recipes are also free from corn, wheat, and soy ingredients, all
of which are common food
allergens for
dogs.
The Nutro Natural Choice Sensitive Skin and Stomach Adult Venison Meal and Whole Brown Rice is designed specifically with those
dogs in mind — it does not contain any
of the most common food
allergens.
«The studies have not supported that there's any type
of hypoallergenic
dog,» ~ Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, chair
of the Indoor
Allergen Committee for the American Academy
of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
Most
of the time these
dogs tend to be hairless, or they have hair instead
of fur, which leads many people to believe that the
dogs do not spread
allergens into the home.
And while the cause
of allergic reactions in humans is not due to the
dog's hair, but rather to the dander, saliva or other
allergen, this low shedding attribute is an added benefit for the
dog owner.
The reasoning is quite simple - a small
dog produces a smaller amount
of dander or
allergens.
* Intradermal skin testing is the most reliable test in
dogs and cats for allergy testing, as it allows us to test for dozens
of pet
allergens.
Actually there are no truly «hypoallergenic breeds»
of dogs or cats which are totally
allergen - free.
The purpose
of a deshedding treatment is to minimize a
dog's excess fur and dander, thus removing the
allergens that trigger an allergic response in
dog owners.
Some
of the Diamond
dog food formulas have
allergens such as corn, wheat and soy as their primary ingredients.
The Nutrish Just 6
dog food has a restricted nutrient recipe that diminishes the threat
of unknown additives and
allergens.
She'll inject tiny amounts
of different potential
allergens into your
dog's skin and watch the results.
The Maltese produces a smaller amount
of dander than most other breeds
of dogs, which means fewer
allergens in the air.
Since Spot's Stew
dog food is designed to be free
of common
allergens, it does not contain any corn, wheat flour or wheat gluten.
While your pet can be sensitive to
allergens all year round, it is said that about 10 to 20 percent
of dogs show signs
of Spring time allergies.
Many times,
dogs will have more than one type
of allergen and multiple
allergens, so it can be really hard to determine whether it's an allergy or an intolerance and what the triggers are.
Remember: Most
dogs have more than one
of the above allergies or sensitivities and this often makes it difficult to find and eliminate the
allergens causing your
dog misery.
The immune systems
of dogs with food allergies begin to identify certain everyday substances (
allergens) as unsafe.
The immune systems
of dogs without allergies respond very weakly to potential
allergens and will produce mainly IgG antibodies.
If your
dog responds to any
of those
allergens, then your vet can identify this as an allergy.
Again, your
dog may only have one
of these allergies or intolerances, or he may have more than one and several
allergens / triggers.
In fact, it is estimated that 25 %
of all
dogs show symptoms or have reactions to
allergens.
These
allergens are included in most
dog foods and are not dangerous to the majority
of dogs; a
dog with allergies will develop a tremendous reaction to them.
Choose one
of the
dog food
allergens in the list above to get started for more information.
Gluten is one
of the most common food
allergens in
dogs and cats.
Corn and wheat are two
of the most common
allergens that are known to cause reactions in some
dogs.
Depending on the severity in which your pet allergies lie, you may have to steer completely clear
of any
dogs, or you may be able to have a breed that doesn't cause nearly as much trouble
allergen wise.
Dogs suffering from allergic dermatitis likely have impaired function
of the skin cells, allowing
allergens access and predisposing your
dog to yeast and bacterial infections.
This makes them not an ideal
dog for those who suffer from any type
of allergies affiliated with
dogs, as the
allergens in the air from dander and from the saliva that they drool could cause significant reactions.