Hypoallergenic dog food

What is hypoallergenic dog food?

Hypoallergenic dog food is dog food that has been specially developed to prevent allergic reactions in dogs. Hypo means little or none. Allergen in this context is a specific food component that causes an allergic reaction. Just like in humans, allergic reactions can also occur in dogs. A specific ingredient or ingredients in current food can cause an allergic reaction.
Which Denkadog food is hypoallergenic dog food?

• Growing Up Sensitive (& mini) food for sensitive intestines
• Hypo-Sensitive vegetarian food for sensitive intestines, no animal proteins
• Hypo-Allergic for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies
• Micro-Protein the solution for food allergies
• Grain-Free Micro-Protein Hydrolyzed Fish, The Ultimate Elimination Diet to Diagnose Any Food Allergy
• Grain-Free Hypo-Allergic unique composition of protein sources, venison and rabbit, which prevents allergic reactions

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What's special about hypoallergenic dog food?

Hypoallergenic dog food is special food that contains certain ingredients and is also free of certain ingredients. This reduces the chance of allergic reactions. Hypoallergenic dog food contains only 1 or 2 different proteins. Only a few hypoallergenic diets contain hydrolyzed proteins. Hydrolyzed proteins are proteins that are cut so small that they can no longer cause a reaction. The body does not recognize the proteins.
Hypoallergenic food is specially developed for dogs with allergies and food intolerances or dogs with digestive problems and/or sensitive intestines. That is why the food is low in allergens, so that a negative reaction in the intestines is reduced. Hypoallergenic kibble contains fewer different types of protein sources. These are also proteins that most dogs do not have an allergic reaction to. Different types of protein sources that dogs have less chance of an allergic reaction to are deer, rabbit, fish, duck or goat.

When do you give hypoallergenic dog food?

To diagnose and treat a food allergy in your dog, you give a special hypoallergenic diet. Hypoallergenic food makes it easier to detect and treat the allergy. It is kibble that less than 2% of dogs are allergic to. A good hypoallergenic diet for dogs contains a protein source that is not normally used in dog food. If a dog has never eaten an ingredient, he cannot be allergic to it.
In case of food allergy, the dog is allergic to certain components in the food. A hypoallergenic diet is a diet that does not contain components that the dog is allergic to. Hypoallergenic food ensures that sensitive dogs can lead a normal life.
Scientific research shows that in three quarters of cases dogs are allergic to proteins from beef, dairy, chicken or wheat.
It is important that you continue feeding the hypoallergenic dog food for at least 8 weeks. It is important that your dog does not eat anything other than its hypoallergenic dog food during this period. Snacks must also be hypoallergenic.

What are the characteristics of a good hypoallergenic dog food?

- Contains only 1 or 2 animal protein sources;
- The animal protein sources are unique or hydrolyzed;
- The protein percentage is limited;
- Contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids;
- Easily digestible.
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