COLOSTRUM FOR DOG ALLERGIES. Allergy symptoms occur when the immune system overreacts to the presence of a substance (an allergen) that’s not normally considered to be of danger to the body.
When a dog is hypersensitive to one or more allergens, the body assumes it’s being invaded by something nasty and calls up the defense forces to neutralize the offending substance. Unfortunately, the release of histamine during this response produces unwelcome symptoms such as itchy, irritated ears, scooting, itchy feet, hot spots, breathing difficulties, and, in extreme cases, anaphylactic shock and death. Typical allergens include pollen and spores, foods, and flea and insect bites. Colostrum, the “first milk” produced by mammals immediately after giving birth, contains a myriad of compounds which are involved in supporting the newborn infant’s immune system. Colostrum can be taken as a supplement and can provide a huge range of benefits for dogs of all ages. ELISA testing for common food antigens in four dry dog foods used in dietary elimination trials - Raditic - 2010 - Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
Summary This study evaluated four over the counter venison dry dog foods available from one on-line retail vendor for potential contamination with common known food allergens: soy, poultry or beef.
An amplified, double sandwich type enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test of soy, poultry and beef proteins were performed by an independent accredited food laboratory. The ELISA test for poultry protein was found to be unreliable when testing in dry dog foods because false negatives occurred. ELISA testing of control diets for both soy and beef proteins performed as expected and could be useful in antigen testing in dry dog foods. Three of the four over the counter (OTC) venison canine dry foods with no soy products named in the ingredient list were ELISA positive for soy; additionally one OTC diet tested positive for beef protein with no beef products listed as an ingredient list. Introduction Materials and methods Soy test Beef and poultry test Discussion. Solutions For Allergies In Dogs. July/August 2011 Issue By: Chris Bessent DVM with Jean Scherwenka Chinese Herbs For Allergies Stanley, an eight-year-old Golden Retriever, owes his life to Chinese herbs.
“I got Stanley when he was a year old, just a baby,” says Nancy Schaff, Stanley’s mom. “The first year he was fine, the second year he was itchy, the third summer he was miserable, and by the fourth sum- mer he looked like a bloody piece of raw hamburger meat. I almost had to euthanize him.” TailsInc.com. Ask the Vet: Pet First-Aid Dr.
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As the body moves away from homeostasis, or its normal way of going about its business, it becomes more susceptible to disease. When the body is placed in an unnatural state, unnatural outcomes will result because the body is pushed out of balance. When given antibiotics, the immune system suffers because the beneficial bacteria are destroyed. When given vaccines, allergies and other autoimmune diseases occur because the virus has been injected unnaturally into the body instead of entering through the usual pathways; the nose and mouth.
When fed unnatural foods like grains, the body has to produce excesses of insulin and diabetic pets are the result. Most dog owners who read our magazine and these online articles understand this concept. Researchers are currently noticing that organisms like the millions of bacteria, viruses and especially worms that enter the body spur the development of a healthy immune system. Studies conducted by Dr. SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR DOG. It’s spring again.
It’s time for cleaning and for new beginnings. Why not consider a spring detox program for your dog and give him a fresh start too. Why should you detox your dog? Most dogs are exposed to a lot of toxins that build up in the body. If your dog has been given vaccines, antibiotic pills or creams, dewormers (natural or commercial), heartworm or flea preventives, then he could use some help to rid his body of the accumulation of toxins. Detoxification is stimulating the release of these toxins which accumulate in the organs, most notably the liver and digestive organs. Regular detoxification is an important step in keeping your dog in top shape. Step 1 Pay attention to diet.