{"id":326,"date":"2026-11-10T17:14:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T01:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skycanyonanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=326"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T01:14:30","slug":"does-your-pet-have-a-food-sensitivity-or-true-allergy-how-to-identify-switch-to-an-elimination-diet-in-murrieta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skycanyonanimalhospital.com\/blog\/does-your-pet-have-a-food-sensitivity-or-true-allergy-how-to-identify-switch-to-an-elimination-diet-in-murrieta\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Pet Have a Food Sensitivity or True Allergy? How to Identify & Switch to an Elimination Diet in Murrieta"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Food can sometimes be the culprit behind a pet\u2019s persistent itching or digestive troubles, but figuring out exactly what\u2019s causing the problem isn\u2019t always simple. A food sensitivity and a true food allergy can cause similar signs, and other health conditions can look much the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Sky Canyon Animal Hospital<\/a> in Murrieta, our veterinarians and staff<\/a> can help determine what\u2019s behind your pet\u2019s symptoms, and whether a carefully managed diet change may be part of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Food Sensitivity vs. Food Allergy: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, food allergies and food sensitivities aren\u2019t quite the same. A true food allergy involves an immune system response to an ingredient in the diet, most often a protein. A food sensitivity or intolerance doesn\u2019t involve the immune system but can still cause uncomfortable symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food-related problems can show up in several ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n