Specific Allergies. Of course, you will need to cater to any specific allergies that your dog has as well. The complex of nutrients in ROYAL CANIN® Canine Hypoallergenic are specially formulated to help support the skin’s natural protective barrier role for optimal skin and coat health. Specific Omega-3 long chain fatty acids – known as EPA and DHA – are also included in this formula. These specific fatty acids help to support your dog’s digestive health as well as nourishing its skin. Formulated with highly digestible starches and proteins – as well as a blend of fibres that include prebiotics – ROYAL CANIN® Canine Hypoallergenic helps to support a good balance of intestinal flora in your dog for optimal digestive health.

Formulated with highly digestible starches and proteins – as well as a blend of fibres that include prebiotics – helps to support a good balance of intestinal flora in your dog for optimal digestive health. Go grain-free. Only if your pup proves allergic to grain, otherwise gluten-free foods aren’t necessary. Ingredients. The thing to remember with hypoallergenic dog food is that there aren’t any specific ingredients that make it such. Instead, what defines it is the fact that it is free from any artificial products and flavourings, leaving it as a completely natural dog food that your dog will thrive on. The complex of nutrients are specially formulated to help support the skin’s natural protective barrier role for optimal skin and coat health. Royal Canin Hypoallergenic Cat Food: if your cat is showing symptoms of sensitive digestion, itchy skin or diarrhoea, it could well be that it is reacting to a specific ingredient in its food that is known to be allergenic. These are often animal or vegetable protein sources and the smallest trace can cause your cat discomfort. Choose a Royal Canin Hypoallergenic cat food and help relieve test symptoms whilst still providing your cat with all the vital protein, carbohydrate and nutrients it needs to be happy, healthy and active. Royal Canin Hypoallergenic Cat Food can also be used as an exclusion diet to discover which ingredients your cat is allergic to.

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Hypoallergenic dog foods are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction in dogs with food allergies or food intolerances. There are a few different types of hypoallergenic dog foods, including ‘novel, single protein’ options and ‘hydrolyzed protein’ options. Hydrolysed soya protein isolate with a low molecular weight for very low allergenicity.|A specially formulated complex of nutrients to support the skin's natural protective barrier role and for optimal skin health.|Specific Omega 3 long chain fatty acids which support digestive and skin health.|Formulated with highly digestible proteins and starches as well as a blend of fibres including prebiotics which support a balanced digestive system. Sneezing, itching, running noses, flatulence and excessive moulting can all be signs that your cat or dog is suffering from nutritional intolerances or allergies and could benefit from a Royal Canin Hypoallergenic diet. Hypoallergenic cat food and dog food are made by Royal Canin to be free from the key ingredients known to result in unpleasant side effects, including dairy and wheat, in an attempt to making mealtimes pleasurable for your pet once again.

Before you can begin to treat canine food allergies you have to figure out what’s causing the reaction. As Dr. Erica Irish, DVM, notes, “The only “test” for food allergies is a food elimination trial.” Food elimination diets involve swapping your dog’s current diet for one which contains a novel (new) protein or one containing hydrolyzed proteins designed to avoid an allergic response. Your dog only needs hypoallergenic dog food if they’re suffering from suspected dog food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances. You might think your dog needs hypoallergenic dog food if they’re displaying symptoms of food allergies (see below). However, you should always consult your vet before switching them to hypoallergenic dog food. These diets aren’t suitable for all pups. Difference between food allergies and food intolerances As part of the ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Range, it is important that this product is only given to your pet when recommended by a veterinary professional. To cater to each dog’s individual preferences, ROYAL CANIN® Canine Hypoallergenic is also available as wet food in a loaf format. If you’re considering mixed feeding, be sure to follow our feeding guidelines to ensure your dog gets an accurate amount of both wet and dry food for optimal benefit. ROYAL CANIN® Canine Hypoallergenic Small Dogs’ low RSS (relative supersaturation) encourages an undersaturated urinary environment, lessening the likelihood of struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation and supporting urinary health. ROYAL CANIN® Canine Hypoallergenic Small Dogs also helps to support the natural protective barrier role of your dog’s skin. The kibble in ROYAL CANIN® Canine Hypoallergenic Small Dogs includes specific nutrients that contribute to maintaining your dog’s good oral health.What customers say: Reviewers note how well this hypoallergenic option cleared up ear infections and itchy skin. They consistently write that this dog food is a great novel protein source for allergy-prone dogs. However, some users mentioned the food’s strong smell so keep that in mind before you buy. Grain/Wheat. The vast majority of allergies are caused by grains and wheat, so when you choose a hypoallergenic dog food you will normally want to ensure that it is free from these ingredients. As part of the ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Range, it is important that this product is only given to your pet when recommended by a veterinary professional.

While some breeds are more likely to develop food allergies, any pup can suffer with allergies, regardless of their breed. Diagnosing and treating canine food allergies Royal Canin Hypoallergenic Dog Food: complete, balanced dishes that provide relief from sensitive skin or digestive systems, with hypoallergenic ingredients and support for the skin’s natural barrier function. Use a Royal Canin Hypoallergenic Dog Food to relieve unpleasant symptoms or as an exclusion diet, with options tailored for overweight dogs or those smaller breeds that may have drastically different nutritional needs. Some allergies can pose a life-threatening risk to some pets, and in the case of food intolerances, a change in diet is the best way course of action. A permanent change in your pet’s diet is a great way to stop the unpleasant, and sometimes painful, side effects of food allergies. The special diet from Royal Canin Hypoallergenic contains carefully selected ingredients, ideal for pets with food allergies. Easily digestible soy proteins, along with long-chained fatty acids, biotin, niacin and pantothenic acid, help reduce inflammatory reactions with this hypoallergenic dog food. Ask your vet about the benefits of feeding your pet a Royal Canin Hypoallergenic diet! All other Royal Canin products can be found in our Royal Canin Shop for Dogs and Cats. Just as we can be allergic to certain foods, so can our four-legged friends. And some breeds are more prone to food allergies than others, especially if they’re purebred.As part of the Royal Canin veterinary diet range, you can browse a great selection of hypoallergenic recipes, with both hypoallergenic cat food and dog food. It offers healthy, irresistible and flavoursome nutrition that is perfect for pets suffering from dietary intolerances or allergies.