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Lots of information that you may find helpful, come back if you have more questions.
This is from one of the SkeptVet’s blogs, an excerpt from a response to a comment about allergies. Hope this helps.
“In general, diet trial involve picking a new primary protein source and strictly eliminating all others for 2-3 months before any change is likely to be seen. And there are many sources of allergies besides food proteins, so diet change may not dramatically improve symptoms, in which case other causes have to be investigated. I would strongly suggest working closely with your regular veterinarian or, if it is possible for you, with a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Allergies require lifelong management tailored to the individual needs of the particular patient, and there is no simple or quick solution”.
NuVet Supplement=Same Old Snake Oil
Anther site: http://www.allergydogcentral.com/category/symptoms/
Integrating Myths and Nonsense with Standard Advice for Allergic Pets
excerpt is from above link (click for full blog and comments)
“There is no research to suggest that the saliva testing is useful for identifying food allergies. It is sold based on questionable theory and anecdotes, which have little evidentiary value. And as far as uncontrolled testing, at least one dermatologist has run the test in dogs with confirmed food allergies responsive to diet change, and the test results were highly inaccurate”.
Other blogs that you might find helpful: http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2015/07/no-vet-for-my-pet-veterinary-nurses-can-sell-woo-too/
Canine Nutrigenomics by Dr. Jean Dodds: Science as Windowdressing
