Final - Allergies

Question 1

food allergies are due to what component of food

Answer 1

glycoproteins

Question 2

most common food allergens in dogs

Answer 2

beef, dairy, then chicken

Question 3

most common food allergens in cats

Answer 3

beef, fish then chicken

Question 4

most common disease due to food allergens

Answer 4

atopic dermatitis, then pruritis/allergic skin, then skin disease

Question 5

signalment for food allergies

Answer 5

peak incidence< 1 year old (dogs 3, cats 4)

Question 6

best treatment for food allergies

Answer 6

strict elimination diet trial

Question 7

how long should a diet trial last? what should you be feeding the animal?

Answer 7

8 weeks
novel protein, hydrolyzed or home cooked

Question 8

what should you do after 8 weeks of a diet trial?

when should you expect a flare

Answer 8

introduce dietary challenge (one protein, food at a time)

within 2 weeks but most occur within a few days

Question 9

what are some pitfalls of a diet trail

Answer 9

failure to discontinue treats, flavored supplements, meds or flavored treats
controlling pruritis during trial then discontinue at the conclusion of trail
re-challenge is critical, ensure secondary infections are eliminated