Food intolerance or allergy may not only be limited to humans, but are also present in other mammals such as dogs, cats and horses, a study has found.

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What findings say:

  • The findings showed that pets suffer from both lactose intolerance and outright milk protein allergies.
  • Some mammals are also liable to allergic reactions from certain proteins in wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, eggs and meat.
  • In the case of dogs, cats or horses, however, the adverse reactions mostly affect the skin, followed by the gastro-intestinal tract.
  • While asthma or severe shock reactions have rarely been observed in animals.
  • In addition,there are overlaps among the triggers of immune response to certain foods and ingredients.

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According to researchers:

  • Not only humans but basically all mammals are susceptible to developing allergies.
  • As their immune system is capable of producing immunoglobulin E.
  • Because precise knowledge about many mechanisms and triggers for animals have not sufficiently identified.
  • In addition,avoiding allergens is the best animals can do.
  • The affected animals should be put under a so-called elimination diet.
  • This regimen consists of removing all sources of protein from an animal’s diet.
  • During this period of diagnosis, the animal will be fed homemade food or diet food prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Only then, and if there have not been any dangerous allergic reactions before, can ‘normal’ food be gradually reintroduced.
  • This diagnostic procedure allows the allergen-free diet to be tailored to the respective food intolerance.
  • While avoiding unnecessary restrictions.

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