This is not a simple answer, so we invite you to visit the chapter
on hypoallergenic cats which provides the facts and dispels the myths.
Not exact matches
«Hemp is a
hypoallergenic fiber, which is much less invasive
on the coat of a dog or
cat with skin allergies or food - born allergies that cause their coat to itch,» says Schuchart.
This can be heartbreaking for animal lovers, but
hypoallergenic cats can offer the solution for a family where the focus must be
on the
hypoallergenic nature of a particular
cat.
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.
The best way to diagnose a food allergy is to place the
cat on a strict
hypoallergenic diet consisting of a new food for eight to 12 weeks.
To try a
hypoallergenic diet
on your
cat, you'll need to switch to a homemade diet.
We don't know to what, but your
cat can stay
on the
hypoallergenic diet indefinitely.
However, my
cat with the food allergies and renal disease had to stay
on his
hypoallergenic food.
Many
cats will do well
on a commercial
hypoallergenic diet that only contains one major protein.
Based
on your application, we try to match your foster parameters (
hypoallergenic, under 25 lbs, good jogging partner, friendly with other
cats, etc.) with the animals we need to place in foster homes, but we can't always give you a choice between multiple animals.