Diet elimination trials are the gold standard for the diagnosis of food allergies and food intolerances.

Food allergies and food intolerances are types of adverse food reactions.

Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.

Following the human nutrition trend, gluten-free foods are becoming increasingly popular for pets.

Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?​

Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?

Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.

Nutritional management usually leads to resolution of clinical signs for dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis.

The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?