of all dog allergies are food allergies. Many dogs suffer from a wheat allergy and using a wheat free dog food can be the solution to these allergy problems. Symptoms of A Wheat Allergy 1. Itchy skin and Dull coat 2. Vomiting and Diarrhea 3. Sneezing and Seizures 4. Inflammation inside ears 5. Breathing symptoms which are similar to Asthma 6. Excessive gas formation How Do Wheat Allergies Develop? Many dog owners find it hard to believe that their dog is suffering from a wheat allergy as…
is a scary possibility that individuals with latex allergies have to face every day. Less than 1% of the general population has an allergy to latex, but 8-17% of health care workers and up to 68% of children with spina bifida are living with latex allergies (American Latex Allergy Association). An allergy to latex can be acquired in many different ways, and there are different levels of severity that come with each allergy. For some, an allergy to latex just means a slight rash after wearing…
M.G. is a 10-year old African American female presenting to the clinic with her mother. She is clean and intact, well nourished and in no apparent distress. She has been getting allergy shots due to eczema, but the mother wishes to stop them due to lack of improvement in her condition. She had been prescribed with tea tree oils, which she used twice daily until it ran out three months ago. She has also been having daily baths with dove and herbal soaps and bath salts twice a week. She has also…
affect virtually any parts of a person’s body, but it mainly affects the arms and back. Unlike any other itch, scratching doesn’t help, but it makes the itching worse. Most people of suffer from Eczema also suffer from very harsh food allergies. When the Allergies are triggered, the Eczema can often become worse. When a person with Eczema is stressed, their Eczema begins to worsen. The most common type of Eczema is called Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic Dermatitis is mostly in young children, but can…
There is growing interest in growth in the market for functional and genetically modified foods. This type of food is ‘similar in appearance to, or may be, a conventional food that is consumed as part of a usual everyday diet. Many GM (genetically modified) foods have health benefits that, reduce the risk of chronic diseases and remove strains of allergen DNA found in popular foods such as peanuts. GM foods have been developed using fortification that uses modern agricultural biotechnology.…
Food sensitivities are a problem that affects 3 million people in the United States alone. The body's inability to process food properly can lead to issues that affect a person's day to day life. It's important for a person's physical and mental health that any possible food intolerances are diagnosed and managed swiftly. Luckily, diagnosing a food intolerance can be easy and painless. What is Food Sensitivity? A food intolerance occurs when a person's body has a hard time processing a…
Anaphylaxis in Pets So you are wondering, what is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a rapid and severe allergic reaction due to exposure to allergens (substances that trigger allergies) that are hypersensitive to the body. Some of the common symptoms of this life threatening reaction include shortness of breath, abnormal swelling and vomiting, low blood pressure, swelling of throat and tongue, and itchy rashes. This does not only affect humans but also pets, more so in dogs. Trustingly, your query…
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Plus there is the risk factor consists of the familiar . Children of persons with atopic skin, subject to dermatitis, or with problems of allergies, likely to develop the same problem. In any case, only a meticulous specialist examination and allergy testing are able to disclose the nature of the dermatitis, and therefore eczema. Symptoms Typically, the ' eczema is formed in susceptible from an early age with a typical course. Between two…
especially after snuffling into the grass and dirt outside, or after eating and drinking. Why is my dog’s nose running? A runny nose can mean many things. A runny nose with clear, watery discharge is typically normal, and usually attributed to allergies. Allergies are very common in dogs of all breeds, and most dogs start to exhibit allergic symptoms between the ages of six months and two years. Like humans, when a dog has an allergic reaction, the lacrimal glands that produce tears ramp…