Corlando465
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So I am contemplating changing Tank's food, as he is showing signs of allergies but I'd like some opinions from the EB Family first. He is 11 months and eats Fromm's Beef Frittata. Lately, I've noticed more tearing, red eyes, pinker chin and pinker paws. His vet noticed it too and suggested Zrytec twice a day. I don't really see any difference since he started the meds, but I do notice that the redness is always better in the morning and worsens as the day goes by. My thinking is that IF it is food and he eats approx. every 12 hours, wouldn't his symptoms be about the same all the time? Airborne allergies seems more likely to me, since he is outside several times during the day, but has a 7-8 hour time span at night that he is inside, and during this time his symptoms improve. But since we've already had a hard freeze, that takes pollens, grass and trees off the allergen list at the moment and we have no carpeting which reduces dust. Which again, brings me back to food. I am also considering having him tested, but wanted to wait until he is a little older, as I understand that will give truer results. I would truly appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.