Carlotti, D-N.
2011
European College of Veterinary Dermatology

The incidence of food intolerances are on the rise, only in humans its been established that 1 of every 3 anaphylactic shock flares are caused by a food-induced allergic reaction. However, they have been found to have increased in other species as well, including but not limited to dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, horses, rabbits, pandas and walruses. The first cases in dog’s as skin reactions date back to 1934.

This paper gathers information on food allergy in dogs and cats and its dermatological effects incorporating pathogenesis, clinical aspects, diagnosis, and clinical management.