It looks like Gifford my Australian Shepherd may have a food allergy.

He develped a skin rash last summer and scratched himself crazy, but then it healed up.

At the time I blamed it on playing in the irrigation water.

But now Gifford is showing severe signs of an allergic reaction and its only just February so I have to ssume its his diet.

I was delighted to discover that you can take a blood sample from your dog and send it away where it will be tested against 92 known causes of allergic reaction. The test panels have been developed for cats, dogs and horses so far.

You can check it out at their website www.vetallergy.com

It takes around two weeks to get the results and then you have to hope you get a clear indication of what the problem is. Lets hope it solves his irritation.

The weather has turned wet again so we were stuck indoors doing various bits and pieces while the we waited for the rain to pass.

Adrian Stewart