Both hydrolyzed and hypoallergenic dog food have the same goal but with different approaches. Hydrolyzed diets are made up of low molecular weight peptides, while hypoallergenic foods use a process that removes certain animal proteins and additives from the food to reduce allergic reactions.
Is hydrolysed the same as hypoallergenic?
The reason hydrolyzed formulas can be labeled as hypoallergenic is that the milk proteins in those formulas have been broken down (or hydrolyzed) so that the body's immune system may not detect the proteins as being an allergen.
Can my dog be allergic to hydrolyzed protein?
With hydrolyzed proteins, between 20 to 50 percent of dogs eating partial hydrolysates derived from foods to which they are allergic will experience a flare-up of symptoms. Veterinarians have their own individual preference and comfort level when choosing between a novel protein diet and hydrolyzed diets.
What does hydrolyzed mean in dog food?
Hydrolyzed protein diets are those where the protein source (ex. chicken, fish, soy) has been broken down into very small pieces, similar to how the body normally digests food.
Is hydrolyzed protein good for dogs with allergies?
Hydrolyzed protein diets are considered therapeutic for companion animals since they may prevent allergic reactions due to food hypersensitivity [2].
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