The professionals at Veterinary Dermatology Services know that pet allergies can be frustrating. That’s why their quality care helps owners in Northern Kentucky, Ohio, and Southern Indiana diagnose conditions to determine the root cause behind each individual pet allergy they encounter.

While there are currently no blood or skin tests that can reliably determine whether a pet allergy is caused by food, there are still some warning signs you can look out for:

Look for Warning Signs

Pets with food allergies can have a wide range of symptoms ranging from ear problems to itchy skin and gastrointestinal issues. Keep an eye out for any of these symptoms in your pet, and record any strange behaviors as well as when they happen. If a pet allergy is related to food, the symptoms will persist during any season, regardless of temperature changes and weather patterns.

Seek Help From a Pet Dermatology Professional

Some pet owners make the mistakes of switching between different foods in an attempt to determine which ingredients could be causing an adverse reaction. The problem is that a pet allergy is typically caused by proteins or carbohydrates such as soy, rice, chicken, corn, wheat, or eggs that are found in nearly all types of pet food. As such, only a veterinary medicine professional can determine a diet plan that won’t exacerbate your pet’s allergies. Likewise, a pet dermatology professional may be able to rule out any other causes for the allergies to verify that the problem is indeed food-related.

If your furry friend is suffering from a pet allergy, allow Veterinary Dermatology Services to help. Call (513) 489-4644 to schedule an appointment with one of their caring professionals, or visit their website to learn more about their services.