
03/09/2025
We finally managed Cookie’s itching — here’s how! 🐾✨
Her parents spent $$$ on a blood test that claimed to show food allergies. But avoiding those foods didn’t help.
Here’s the truth ⬇️
❌ Studies around the world agree: no blood, saliva, or hair test can diagnose food allergies in pets.
✅ The gold standard is a strict elimination diet trial (6–10 weeks) followed by food challenges.
The bottom line? 🐕💕
Diagnosing allergies takes patience, teamwork, and the right plan, not shortcuts. Cookie is now itch-free because we followed the proven science.
📞 If your pet is struggling with itchy skin, give us a call. Our advanced dermatology clinic is here to help.
📞 Pet Point Dermatology
📍 17 Rita Street, Enterprise
📲 Call: (868) 712-3297 / 672-9246
💬 WhatsApp us for more info
For those who want the science 🔬🔎
1. Olivry T, Mueller RS. Critically appraised topic on adverse food reactions in dogs and cats: reliability of IgE serology. Vet Dermatol. 2017.
2. Leistra M, Willemse T. Double-blind trial of a diet in 51 dogs with chronic skin disease. Vet Q. 1993.
3. Mueller RS, Olivry T. Diagnosing adverse food reactions with elimination diet and challenge. BMC Vet Res. 2017.
4. Irisarri J, et al. Hydrolyzed salmon and feather protein diets for canine adverse food reactions. Front Vet Sci. 2025.
5. Park HJ, et al. Patch testing with food allergens in dogs with chronic pruritus. Vet Sci. 2025.