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Season 3, Show #3 – Food allergies

Winter is the perfect time to detect food allergies in your pet since so many other allergens are dormant, according to Dr. Dennis Cloud. With host Joe Hipperson, he explains that pets can develop allergies to their existing food, can have food allergies without gastric distress, and should be put on a hypoallergenic food such as Purina Veterinary Diets HA Hypoallergenic brand Canine Formula or Purina Veterinary Diets DRM Dermatologic Management brand Canine Formula (formerly LA). Caller questions include:

Show notes:
  • Can you stop a Boxer from licking feces and drooling excessively in his crate?
  • How do you get two very territorial cats to accept a new baby in the house?
  • What causes such a wide range in size in Yorkies?
  • Can you stop an Australian Shepherd from being the class clown during obedience training?
  • Is it okay for a 7-month old Great Dane to snack on its housemate’s adult dog food?
  • How soon can you let a dog visit the house where he used to live without upsetting his adjustment?
  • Is it ever too cold to take a dog for a walk?
  • What can you do to treat hearing loss in an older dog, and how can you help the dog cope?
  • Trivia question: In Alvin and the Chipmunks, what are the names of the other chipmunks?