12/06/2025
Food Intolerance vs Food Allergies 🐶🍽️ (What’s the Difference + What’s the Same?)
Not every reaction to food is an allergy but intolerance and allergies can look a lot alike. Here’s the quick breakdown:
⚡ FOOD INTOLERANCE (Digestive Issue)
Your dog has trouble processing an ingredient.
Common signs: gas, diarrhea, vomiting, stinky odor.
⚡ FOOD ALLERGY (Immune Issue)
Your dog’s immune system reacts to a specific ingredient.
Common signs: itchy skin, paw licking, ear infections, hot spots, redness.
🔥 How They’re Similar
Both can cause:
• Itchy skin
• Paw licking
• Ear infections
• Stinky odor
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Gas or digestive upset
That’s why they’re easy to confuse — both are reactions to something in your dog’s diet.
Intolerance = tummy trouble.
Allergy = skin + inflammation.
Both can look the same.
If your dog’s dealing with chronic itchiness, stomach issues, or recurring ear infections, a diet change or new protein source may help.
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