Hydrolyzed dog foods are quite effective for managing dogs with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Studies show that feeding hydrolyzed proteins reduces the severity of the chronic signs (vomiting, diarrhea) associated with small bowel enteropathies in dogs. 3 дек. 2020 г.
How long can a dog stay on a hydrolyzed diet?
The recommended hydrolyzed or novel protein diet is fed exclusively for 6-10 weeks, followed by a dietary rechallenge. This helps identify ingredients that your pet is sensitive to and confirms that this is truly a dietary adverse reaction as opposed to environmental allergies, which can cause similar symptoms.
Why would a dog need hydrolyzed protein?
Hydrolysis uses water to chemically break proteins into pieces that are so small that the immune system no longer reacts to them. Veterinarians typically prescribe hydrolyzed protein dog foods to treat two diseases: food allergy and inflammatory bowel disease.
Can all dogs eat hydrolyzed protein dog food?
Hydrolyzed protein pet food is prescribed by veterinarians for companion dogs or cats that have been diagnosed with a sensitivity (allergy) that is expressed through the skin, or diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease or food intolerance.
Can hydrolyzed protein dog food side effects?
Potential problems include poor palatability, hypoosmotic diarrhea, and a reduced nutritional value, although persistent allergenicity is the most significant.
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