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Tender chicken chunks in gravy for mature adult cats. Made with easy-to-digest ingredients, high-quality protein for lean muscle maintenance and antioxidant vitamins C+E for optimal health.
Tender chicken chunks in gravy for cats, with L-carnitine and fewer calories for ideal weight management. Packed with high-quality protein, omega-6s, and vitamin E for shiny fur and healthy skin.
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Dry, itchy skin is just one of the many symptoms that may indicate your dog is experiencing a bigger problem brought on by environmental sensitivities. In rare cases, these may also be signs of food sensitivities in dogs. These signs can be long-term, recurring, and should be noted to your vet.
One of the most difficult things on a dog’s path to recovery is determining what is causing their reactions. There are two main types of sensitivities that dogs face: food and environmental. The majority of sensitivities in dogs are from environmental causes, but certain ingredients in food may cause reactions as well.
One of the most difficult things on a dog’s path to recovery is determining what is causing their reactions. There are two main types of sensitivities that dogs face: food and environmental. The majority of sensitivities in dogs are from environmental causes, but certain ingredients in food may cause reactions as well.
Environmental sensitivities
Recurring signs of environmental sensitivities may be caused by grasses, pollen or biting insects. They can be addressed with a multimodal treatment including medication to help reduce the immediate symptoms and nutrition for effective long-term management.
Environmental sensitivities
Recurring signs of environmental sensitivities may be caused by grasses, pollen or biting insects. They can be addressed with a multimodal treatment including medication to help reduce the immediate symptoms and nutrition for effective long-term management.
Food sensitivities
Food sensitivities in dogs are actually very uncommon - in fact, only 10% of dogs experience food sensitivities1! Rarely, however, some dogs may experience reactions to certain ingredients, and they are identified through food elimination trials conducted by your veterinarian. A food elimination trial is a process of finding and removing the food ingredient causing skin issues or digestive upsets.
Food sensitivities
Food sensitivities in dogs are actually very uncommon - in fact, only 10% of dogs experience food sensitivities1! Rarely, however, some dogs may experience reactions to certain ingredients, and they are identified through food elimination trials conducted by your veterinarian. A food elimination trial is a process of finding and removing the food ingredient causing skin issues or digestive upsets.
Managing a dog’s sensitivities can be a challenging process, and your first step should be visiting your veterinarian. They will help you find the right combination of nutrition, medication, and/or topicals for your dog.
Living with a dog with food or environmental sensitivities can cause you both to be restless, but the road to improvement will require time, patience and trust in your vet. Remember - just like humans, every dog is unique, and the best solution will come from working with a professional to address your pet’s specific needs. Together, you’ll get on the right track to helping your best friend feel like their best self.
Clinical nutrition plays an important role in the long-term management of sensitivities in dogs. The right nutrition can promote healthy skin from within and help alleviate your dog’s signs. Even with treatment, some dogs may have recurring signs that will require adjustments along the way, and your veterinarian will be a helpful resource in managing your dog’s sensitivities.
A vet may prescribe medication to help alleviate your dog’s signs of sensitivities. If you are wondering what you can give your dog for sensitivities, only give medication as recommended by your vet.
Topicals can be used for managing skin conditions in dogs. There are various deliveries for topicals like shampoos, lotions, sprays or ointments. Reach out to your veterinarian to ensure a specific topical is appropriate for your pet’s skin condition and life stage.
You’ll want to ask your vet about a few things when it comes to the suitable dog food for food or environmental sensitivities. For food sensitivities, ask about clinical dog food with a single novel protein or hydrolysed protein that is unlikely to cause a reaction. For environmental sensitivities ask about nutrition that can nourish and help protect from environmental irritants.
If you notice behaviour changes or sense something is off with your dog, it may be time to schedule a vet visit.
You also may want to ask your vet if clinical nutrition would be appropriate for your dog. Hill's Prescription Diet foods are developed by a team of Ph.D. nutritionists and veterinarians, and require a vet recommendation for purchase. Schedule an appointment so your vet can assess your pet's health and nutritional needs.
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[1] Muller, et al. Food Hypersensitivity. In:Dyson, J., Ed. Small Animal Dermatology. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company (1989), 470–474.
[1] Muller, et al. Food Hypersensitivity. In:Dyson, J., Ed. Small Animal Dermatology. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company (1989), 470–474.