Comments on: Dog Allergy Blood Test http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/ get educated about dog allergies | symptoms | remedies Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:17:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bonny http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Bonny Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:07:52 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-137 My Nibbles also had that allergy test – his results surprised me as he’s apparently allergic to many things (wheat, potatos, chicken, etc) We tried a bunch of allergy-specific foods too but it was hard at first to find something without potatos. Last week we tried this brand new Natural Balance dry dog food formula called Legume & Duck Meal and so far so good! He likes it and has not had a break-out. My Nibbles also had that allergy test – his results surprised me as he’s apparently allergic to many things (wheat, potatos, chicken, etc) We tried a bunch of allergy-specific foods too but it was hard at first to find something without potatos. Last week we tried this brand new Natural Balance dry dog food formula called Legume & Duck Meal and so far so good! He likes it and has not had a break-out.

]]> By: Cynthia http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Cynthia Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:33:59 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-133 Scratch test is best. I am in the "human side of the business" but allergy testing on animals is close. Some vets do the scratch test but it's hard to find them. You will just have to google your area away. Many vets will admit the blood test is NOT reliable. Also, sublingual therapy which is drops under the dogs tongues once a day can be done too. It's close..... Blood testing for pets...Booooooo Scratch test is best. I am in the “human side of the business” but allergy testing on animals is close. Some vets do the scratch test but it’s hard to find them. You will just have to google your area away. Many vets will admit the blood test is NOT reliable. Also, sublingual therapy which is drops under the dogs tongues once a day can be done too. It’s close…..
Blood testing for pets…Booooooo

]]> By: Ann http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Ann Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:04:51 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-128 did the blood allergy test--- my pooch tested positve for about 10 things! No exaggeration. One item includes an area of vague grasses....was it helpful or not? did the blood allergy test— my pooch tested positve for about 10 things! No exaggeration. One item includes an area of vague grasses….was it helpful or not?

]]> By: Linda http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Linda Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:27:01 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-118 My last furbaby developed a nasty skin condition the last 7 yrs of her 11 yrs. I tried everything to help her, unsuccessfully. It almost always reared it's ugly head each Aug. ripping her apart for about 4 mos. Most of the time leaving the 100# babygirl 90% bald & reeking from infection. I honestly believe I covered all my bases from putting her on BARF to NEVER allowing her to set any of her paws on grass. I swore up & down if she ever crossed over to Rainbow Bridge I'd never go through that again w/another furbaby. Well, she crossed RB a couple of yrs ago:(. About 3 mos. ago I became owed by my new puppy @ 10 wks old. He appeared to be totally healthy for about 2 wks. Lo & behold! My new baby also suffers w/that incredibly rotten allergy skin ailment. Again I'm @ my wits end trying everything under the sun to help him, with no prevail. I just don't get it. My last furbaby developed a nasty skin condition the last 7 yrs of her 11 yrs. I tried everything to help her, unsuccessfully. It almost always reared it’s ugly head each Aug. ripping her apart for about 4 mos. Most of the time leaving the 100# babygirl 90% bald & reeking from infection. I honestly believe I covered all my bases from putting her on BARF to NEVER allowing her to set any of her paws on grass. I swore up & down if she ever crossed over to Rainbow Bridge I’d never go through that again w/another furbaby. Well, she crossed RB a couple of yrs ago:(. About 3 mos. ago I became owed by my new puppy @ 10 wks old. He appeared to be totally healthy for about 2 wks. Lo & behold! My new baby also suffers w/that incredibly rotten allergy skin ailment. Again I’m @ my wits end trying everything under the sun to help him, with no prevail. I just don’t get it.

]]> By: Dog Allergy Shots Did Not Work For Me http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Dog Allergy Shots Did Not Work For Me Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:43:13 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-109 [...] Finally we went for the dog allergy blood test. [...] [...] Finally we went for the dog allergy blood test. [...]

]]> By: tessa http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-103 tessa Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:32:16 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-103 @Jan I am assuming the blood test is readily available at your vet. FYI my kids have been on Royal Canin limited ingredient diet (duck, venison wet / duck, venison, rabbit, fish dry) for over a year. @Jan
I am assuming the blood test is readily available at your vet.

FYI my kids have been on Royal Canin limited ingredient diet (duck, venison wet / duck, venison, rabbit, fish dry) for over a year.

]]> By: Jan http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Jan Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:03:58 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-102 We have a golden retriever , Presley, that is 8 months old. Severe allergies for the past 4 months and continuing to get worse. The snesitive skin shampoo and conditioner didn't help. Benadryl doesn't work and now she is on Royal Canin Venision and potato both dry and canned but can't see any change. How do you go about getting this blood test? Poor Presely We have a golden retriever , Presley, that is 8 months old. Severe allergies for the past 4 months and continuing to get worse. The snesitive skin shampoo and conditioner didn’t help. Benadryl doesn’t work and now she is on Royal Canin Venision and potato both dry and canned but can’t see any change. How do you go about getting this blood test? Poor Presely

]]> By: TPrice http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-86 TPrice Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:48:31 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-86 Finding a local Animal Dermatologist would answer all of your questions considering that they study and deal with Allergies everyday. They would be able to explain to you the difference in Food and Pollen allergy AND save you money! Lastly,Blood tests are as accurate as skin testing. So before you spend that money check into it. Ask you regular vet about the closest Dermatologist. Skin testing can be the same cost as that blood test. BUT get better results. TRUST ME! been there, done that! I work in this field! Finding a local Animal Dermatologist would answer all of your questions considering that they study and deal with Allergies everyday. They would be able to explain to you the difference in Food and Pollen allergy AND save you money! Lastly,Blood tests are as accurate as skin testing. So before you spend that money check into it. Ask you regular vet about the closest Dermatologist. Skin testing can be the same cost as that blood test. BUT get better results.
TRUST ME! been there, done that! I work in this field!

]]> By: Rob http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Rob Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:49:25 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-67 @A Good luck! Trying to find the right combination of food and medication to address Maddie's issues is a full time job. @A
Good luck! Trying to find the right combination of food and medication to address Maddie’s issues is a full time job.

]]> By: A. Hammes http://dog-allergy-info.com/dog-allergy-blood-test/comment-page-1/#comment-66 A. Hammes Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:45:34 +0000 http://dog-allergy-info.com/?p=156#comment-66 I too am going thru allergy issues with my Great Dane Oliver. Started when he was 8 months old (4 months ago). After spending $1400 in one month on anti-histimines;steroids,and antibiotics to clear up all the secondary infections (yeast,staph) and his ridiculiously priced hypo-allergenic food, it's time to stop the vicious cycle and get a real clue as to what is itchin my Oli!! Appt for the 20th hoping for some answers! I got a giggle when I read Rob's post that his dog is allergic to human dander because I wouldn't be surprised if that's what my boy is allergic too! time to hire a housekeeper!!! Good luck and would love to hear more on what's happened with everyones allergy issues! I too am going thru allergy issues with my Great Dane Oliver. Started when he was 8 months old (4 months ago). After spending $1400 in one month on anti-histimines;steroids,and antibiotics to clear up all the secondary infections (yeast,staph) and his ridiculiously priced hypo-allergenic food, it’s time to stop the vicious cycle and get a real clue as to what is itchin my Oli!! Appt for the 20th hoping for some answers! I got a giggle when I read Rob’s post that his dog is allergic to human dander because I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what my boy is allergic too! time to hire a housekeeper!!! Good luck and would love to hear more on what’s happened with everyones allergy issues!

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