Dog allergic to pet food, walkies and chasing cats

A dog which is allergic to pet food, going for walks and even chasing cats has been put on a strict diet and given antibiotics to help ease his pain. Joey, an Alsatian-Collie cross, had been constantly breaking out in a rash.

His owner, Scott Muirhead, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, took him to vets at Taylors Practice in Glasgow who diagnosed numerous allergies. Since the poorly pooch began his new medication his condition has vastly improved.

Vets at Taylors eventually carried out blood tests on Joey and were astonished by the results.


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"He was basically allergic to everything," said Mr Muirhead. "We were given a list and it included all types of meat, dairy produces, long grass, daisies, dandelions, cat hair and other dog hair."

"We used to feed him everything and anything but now Joey can't have any treats, "said Mr Muirhead. "We were told he could only eat things like potatoes, porridge and barley."

The couple hope a new medication they are trying Joey on might give him a new lease of life. Mr Muirhead added: "His hair is starting to grow back and his skin seems to be in better condition."