October's Pet of the Month
Meet
our pets of the month Beso and Kahlo, they are 6-year-old Bernese Mountain Dogs
who love hiking, snow, swimming, and relaxing. Their dad will often bring
them to visit the senior center to visit with Alzheimer and rehabilitation
patients because their sweet and loving dispositions bring so much joy.
Beso and Kahlo are here to discuss food allergies!
Over the past few years, Beso and Kahlo have had recurrent ear infections, skin problems, and gastrointestinal issues. After treating these issues for several months, we decided to try a diet change for the boys. After a number of different prescription hypoallergenic diets we finally settled on one that works best and, along with regular allergy management, these two gentle giants are feeling better than ever!
Food
allergies are a common issue in pets and will often present a range of signs
and symptoms such as skin and ear inflammation and gastrointestinal
upset. Due to the range of symptoms associated with food allergies,
initial diagnostic tests may be indicated to rule out other issues first.
Diet trials are a big commitment and it's important to use a prescription diet
exactly as directed but they can save a lot of time, money, and suffering over
the long-term.
