Hypoallergenic diets contain protein sources that have been broken down (hydrolyzed) into smaller molecules that are much less likely to produce an immune reaction than larger intact protein molecules.
Not exact matches
Prescription dog foods are
diets that have been tailored for your dog's needs and normally
contain the above
hypoallergenic ingredients.
If your vet suspects such allergies, she will recommend a
hypoallergenic diet for your pooch
containing hydrolyzed protein.
To diagnose food allergy, your vet will put Fido on a
hypoallergenic diet,
containing limited ingredients he's never eaten.
Dietary Protein Adverse reactions to dietary staples are common in cats and dogs with chronic gastrointestinal disease, and can often be successfully managed by feeding selected - protein diets.8 - 11 Because antigenic determinants on proteins are incriminated as the precipitating factor in many cases of IBD, it is usually recommended to feed an elimination
diet that is generally free of additives and preservatives, and
contains a single, novel protein source that is highly digestible, or a
hypoallergenic formula.12 There are no protein sources that are inherently
hypoallergenic.
These patients may benefit from
diets containing hydrolyzed protein sources in which the molecular weight of the polypeptide molecule is below 18,000 daltons (Royal Canin
Hypoallergenic formula) or from home - cooked
diets containing single novel protein and carbohydrate sources.
Proposed causes for human IBD include defective immunoregulation of the gut - associated lymphoid tissue that may be precipitated by permeability defects, 14 infectious and parasitic agents, 15,16 and dietary allergies.13, 17 There is provocative evidence from clinical observations and animal models to incriminate normal luminal bacteria or bacterial products in the initiation and perpetuation of canine IBD.18, 19 The clinical response to
hypoallergenic or elimination
diets suggest that dietary factors may influence the pathogenesis of canine IBD.8 - 11 The term «
hypoallergenic» refers to a
diet that is generally free of additives and preservatives, and
contains a hydrolyzed protein source.
If you feed your pets a limited - ingredient or
hypoallergenic diet, make sure their treats don't
contain the ingredient you're avoiding.
Many cats will do well on a commercial
hypoallergenic diet that only
contains one major protein.
In other cases,
hypoallergenic diets are recommended, which should only
contain novel proteins such as providing low - fat cottage cheese and boiled white rice.
Trifexis
contains some hydrolyzed soy and is flavored with artificial beef from a pork - based protein.1 The amount of hydrolyzed soy in Trifexis is comparable to the amount of the hydrolyzed soy in
hypoallergenic diets.1 If your dog is allergic to soy or pork, you may consider talking to your veterinarian about whether other heartworm, intestinal parasite or flea protection products may be more appropriate for your dog.