A food allergy occurs in your pet when there is an overreaction of the immune system to a particular ingredient in their diet. This can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including inflammation of the skin, intestines, eyes, and respiratory system. Some signs of food allergies in dogs and cats include:
- Red skin or ears
- Dry skin
- Dandruff
- Oily skin and hair
- Ear infections
- Skin infections
- Over-grooming cats
- Self-grooming in dogs
- Hot spots
- Hair loss
- Gastrointestinal problems