Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie is a highly palatable, highly digestible, complete and balanced
hydrolyzed protein diet for dogs predisposed to weight gain.
Not exact matches
A 2008 report in the journal Canadian Family Physician (CAN) notes that treating a milk / soy
protein intolerance in infants can be done one of two ways: an elimination
diet followed by a reintroduction of the «suspected allergen,» or a «
hydrolyzed formula
for formula feeding mothers.»
Hydrolyzed protein diets have been modified in a laboratory to create no immune reaction and are an excellent choice
for a
diet trial.
If your vet suspects such allergies, she will recommend a hypoallergenic
diet for your pooch containing
hydrolyzed protein.
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.
Initial treatment usually consists of
diet change (specific veterinary novel
protein or
hydrolyzed protein diet, and / or low fat
diet) to assess
for the possibility of food intolerance as a reason
for your pet's clinical signs.
The only way to diagnose a food allergy is to feed your dog a prescription or
hydrolyzed protein diet exclusively
for 12 weeks.
In those
diets the
proteins have been «predigested» or broken down (
hydrolyzed) into
protein units too small
for the immune system to recognize (eg Hills z / d ™, Purina HA ™, Royal Canin Ultamino ™, etc..)
Treatment
for this involves a
hydrolyzed or novel
protein diet.
The only way to determine if the cat has a food allergy is to put the cat on a trial
diet that the cat could not possibly be allergic to (either a
hydrolyzed protein diet or a novel
protein diet)
for a long period of time and see if the mowing stops.
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.
However, if you feel you can't afford to maintain a
hydrolyzed diet for the long - haul (they can be pricey), but you do feel your pup needs a long - term change, buy dog foods that swap out grains with high - quality
proteins like venison and duck (instead of beef and chicken), complex carbohydrates, and fibers from vegetables; avoid ones with fillers, high fat content, and low - quality ingredients like corn and soy.