My dog's allergic reaction...

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Last Saturday I changed my dog's food from one healthy version (4Health from TSC

http://tinyurl.com/23tsary) to another healthy (maybe healthier) version,

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul (http://tinyurl.com/2b54m4k)

On Monday he was showing signs of allergies: puffy eyes and puffy muzzle. The

vet thought it may have been some sort of insect bite or he ate something that

didn't " agree " with him. They said I could give him an antihistamine, and it

helped supress the histamine and reduced the swelling.

Today is Friday, and he is not as puffy but is doing a lot more itching around

his head, muzzle and paws. Has anyone expreienced this before? Do you think it

is the food change? He has also been getting 1 Tbsp. of Coconut Oil every

morning since Monday...could he be experiencing healing reactions?

He's only 8 months old and I DON'T want to take him to the vet for steroid shots

or " allergy " testing/treatment. (I've overcome the allergy thing myself.) Also,

any natural suggestion for alleviating his itching and swelling?

Thanks everyone,

Amy...a teacher on summer break!