Allergies occur not only in humans, but also in animals. This disease has not bypassed cats. If you notice that your pet is suffering from diarrhea, loses her appetite, lethargy is noticeable in her behavior, the coat has faded, irritation has appeared, so your pet has an allergic reaction. How to help pets cope with this disease, we’ll talk in the proposed article.
Causes of occurrence
In thoroughbred cats, food allergies are not uncommon. 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;
- introducing new nutrition into the diet;
- poor quality food with imbalance;
- the animal does not tolerate certain food components.
Course and symptoms
Cats react differently to a food allergic reaction:
- redness appears behind the ears, on the pads of the paws or in the abdomen;
- wool begins to fall out;
- blisters or eczema appear;
- begins to flow from the eyes, nose, ears.
To identify products that cause irritation in home pupils, you need to contact a good veterinary clinic. After receiving a laboratory analysis, the veterinarian will determine what causes the irritation.
The specialist will advise the correct menu, excluding intolerable products 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 attack of allergies.
Feed Features
The diet of a cat 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 components such as flavorings, food colors. A cat can eat a meal with an appetite, and subsequently it will begin an allergic reaction. To date, companies that manufacture food for cats have introduced a variety of hypoallergenic feeds to the market.
Hill`s
Hills hypoallergenic cat food is incredibly popular with tailed owners. It is recommended to representatives of the cat family of different ages. A diet based on this food is used for acute food allergies. The food is valued because animal protein is not part of the product, therefore negative consequences are eliminated. The food is easily digested, strengthens the immune system. The main composition is chicken liver. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are balanced.
Pro plan
“Pro Plan” is known to all for its advertising; it is one of the most expensive brands of a dry brand. Owners of tailed pets appreciate this dietary product for the balance of proteins and fats, it tastes good. Recommend this pet food with inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The feed is released in the form of granules, it is easy to chew, it is well absorbed and relieves pets of food allergies.
Purina
Hypoallergenic food for cats "Purina", which has many advantages, is suitable for pets of any age. Purina has a balanced composition, this product has special additives, vitamins. Experts recommend this kind of food for animals with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, with diabetes mellitus, and obesity. The results of treatment are observed on the 2-3rd day of use.
"Our Brand"
This is a high quality brand, affordable for every owner. The product is rich in fiber, good for digestion. Taurine, which is part of the product, guarantees the cheerfulness and good mood of the pet. When using this ingredient, immunity is strengthened, vision improves, and the aging of the body slows down.
BILANX Sensitive
BILANX Sensitive is a hypoallergenic product for adult cats. It is indispensable for hair loss, reduces skin irritation, and improves immunity.
Now
This cat product is not popular, but it is a fairly high-quality feed. The main ingredient in the product is natural meat processed in a special way so that the cat's body absorbs protein without undesirable consequences. The described feed is also appreciated for the fact that it does not contain cereals and offal.
How to choose?
I would like to draw the attention of tailed owners to the fact that price does not play a major role in the purchase of feed. It’s much more important to follow the reaction of your animals:
- if after applying the new nutrition your four-legged friends feel fine, then you have found the perfect 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 choose the product that your pet or pet will gladly eat without subsequent negative consequences. If your fluffy household doesn’t like food, feel free to change the feed to another.
The optimal plan of action is to consult a veterinarian. No one will be able to recommend suitable brands of feed better than a specialist.
For information on what hypoallergenic cat food should contain, see the video below.