Food allergy and intolerance in dogs

An adverse (negative) reaction of a dog to food can be an allergy or food intolerance. What is the difference in these terms? How to recognize an allergy, what are the most common allergies and what to do? Recommended methods of conduct by a dietician. Food allergy in a dog – definition A food allergy is an extremely strong immune reaction to food that usually causes symptoms from various systems. The immune system is not involved in food intolerance. It can result from several factors, such as a lack of digestive enzymes, poisoning, or individual tendencies related to the absorption of certain dietary components, and it is even believed that it can be caused by food additives. Sometimes, however, it is difficult to distinguish between allergy and intolerance, but the implemented method of treatment should be similar. Symptoms of allergic reactions in dogs Symptoms of allergic reactions may occur in a...