you may want to consult a veterinarian for a more detailed explanation, but once a dog develps allergies it becomes a lot more complicated problem SteppingStoneGSD@xxxxxxx writes: Also, if you are feeding lamb or beef and a food allergy develops you don't have anything to switch too except "funky" meats like venison or kangaroo. I've heard many people say this, but don't really understand the thinking behind it. Does this mean that if a dog develops an allergy to lamb, he then can NOT eat chicken? But if he develops an allergy to chicken he CAN eat lamb. Can someone explain this to me? Thanks, Lori Stewart San Diego Marci Stepping Stone German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. Paris, KY www.SteppingStoneGermanShepherdRescue.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================