Let's dive into the differences below:
What is food intolerance?
An intolerance is an inability to digest an item properly, whether it is a food intolerance/sensitivity or an environmental factor (a non-food intolerance). Intolerances can occur due to several reasons; the two most common are:
The body is depleted in the necessary digestive enzyme(s) for certain food and, therefore, cannot digest the item properly or efficiently take nutrients from it or a sensitivity resulting from over-consumption or over-exposure.
Many symptoms are the result of a sensitivity to a particular item. If the animal is experiencing constant slow/delayed occurring or digestive symptoms, it may suffer from an intolerance.
What is a dog food allergy?
An allergy is an immune response to what would normally be considered a harmless substance. The immune system perceives this substance to be a ‘threat’. It produces an inappropriate response, with symptoms usually starting within a few minutes, but can be as long as two hours later.
Allergy symptoms can be more acute and serious.