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Allergy or intolerance
Food hypersensitivity is a collective term for an abnormal reaction to components in a dog’s food. This can manifest as a food allergy or food intolerance. A food allergy occurs when the reaction to the food is caused by the immune system, involving antibodies. The main symptom in this case is itching. In all other cases, we refer to food intolerance. Examples include intolerance to lactose or gluten. Symptoms are usually gastrointestinal, such as vomiting and diarrhoea.
In both cases, a hypoallergenic diet can provide support. A hypoallergenic diet can be formulated in various ways:
- Diets based on a single (novel) protein source and often a single carbohydrate source. You’ll need to know which proteins trigger a reaction in your dog.
- Diets based on hydrolysed proteins. These proteins are broken down into such small fragments that they are no longer recognised as proteins by the immune system and therefore don’t trigger a reaction. The degree of hydrolysation can vary between diets. Examples of extensively hydrolysed diets include Royal Canin Anallergenic and Vetality Hypoallergenic.
Hypoallergenic diets are grain-free and easy to digest. It often takes 2–4 weeks before you see any effects. If used as an elimination diet to diagnose a food allergy, it typically needs to be given for 6–8 weeks.
Read more about food hypersensitivity in our article Food allergy in dogs and cats.
Here you’ll find our complete range of hypoallergenic diets. Always consult your veterinarian to determine the most suitable diet for your dog, or contact our veterinary team via [email protected].
