Tips for Choosing Hypoallergenic Dry Cat Food
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Allergies occur not only in humans, but also in animals. This disease has not spared cats either. If you notice that your pet suffers from diarrhea, loses its appetite, lethargy is noticeable in its behavior, the coat has faded, irritation has appeared, then your pet has an allergic reaction. How to help pets cope with this disease, we will talk in this article.
Causes of occurrence
Food allergies are not uncommon in pedigree cats. There are a number of reasons for the occurrence of the described ailment in tetrapods:
- inherited at the genetic level;
- lack or excess of vitamins;
- introduction of a new diet into the diet;
- low-quality food with an imbalance of substances;
- the animal does not tolerate certain food components.
Course and symptoms
Cats respond differently to food allergies:
- redness appears behind the ears, on the pads or in the abdomen;
- wool begins to fall out;
- blisters or eczema appear;
- begins to flow from the eyes, nose, ears.
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To identify products that cause irritation in domestic pupils, you need to contact a good veterinary clinic. Having received a laboratory analysis, the veterinarian will determine what exactly is causing the irritation.
The specialist will advise the correct menu, excluding intolerable foods from it. The doctor will be able to recommend a hypoallergenic dry food for cats, with which it will be possible to cope with an allergy attack.
Features of feed
The cat's diet is much easier to control if she constantly eats ready-made dry food, but before purchasing a pack, you need to carefully study the composition.The development of allergies is facilitated by such components as flavoring additives, food colors. The cat can eat a portion of food with appetite, and subsequently she will develop an allergic reaction. To date, companies that manufacture cat food have introduced a variety of hypoallergenic food to the market.
Hill`s
Hills hypoallergenic cat food is incredibly popular with tailed owners. It is recommended to representatives of the feline family of different ages. A diet based on this food is used for acute food allergies. The food is appreciated because the product does not include animal protein, so negative consequences are excluded. The food is easy to digest, strengthens the immune system. The main composition is chicken liver. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are balanced.
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Pro Plan
"Pro Plan" is known to everyone for its advertising, it is one of the most expensive brands of the dry brand. Owners of tailed pets appreciate this dietary product for the balance of proteins and fats, it tastes good. It is recommended to feed pets with this food with inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The food is produced in the form of granules, it is easy to chew, it is well absorbed and relieves pets of food allergies.
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Purina
Hypoallergenic food for cats "Purina", which has many advantages, is suitable for pets of any age. "Purina" has a balanced composition, this product contains special additives and vitamins. Experts recommend such food to animals with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, diabetes mellitus, obesity. The results of treatment are observed on the 2-3 day of application.
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"Our Mark"
It is a high quality brand that is affordable for every owner. The product is rich in fiber, which is good for digestion. Taurine, which is part of the product, guarantees vigor and good mood of the pet. When using this ingredient, immunity is strengthened, vision improves, and aging of the body slows down.
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BILANX Sensitive
BILANX Sensitive food is a hypoallergenic product for adult cats. It is indispensable for hair loss, reduces skin irritation, and improves immunity.
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Now
This feline product is not popular, but it is a fairly high quality food. The main ingredient in the product is natural meat, processed in a special way so that the cat's body assimilates protein without undesirable consequences. The described feed is also appreciated for the fact that it does not contain cereals and by-products.
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How to choose?
I would like to draw the attention of the tailed owners to the fact that the price does not play a major role in the purchase of feed. It is much more important to track the reactions of your animals:
- if after applying the new food your four-legged friends feel great, then you have found the ideal option;
- if after feeding a new product you suspect signs of ill health in your pets, we do not recommend using this food in the future.
Of the several varieties of food, you need to opt for the product that your pet or pet will happily eat without further negative consequences. If your furry household is not satisfied with the food, feel free to change the food for another.
The best course of action is to consult your veterinarian. No one can recommend the right brands of food better than a specialist.
For information on what hypoallergenic cat food should contain, see the video below.