Treat your pet with the care and attention they deserve. Allergies can make it hard for owners to choose the best option for their pets, especially in Dubai, where veterinarian-approved hypoallergenic food options are already limited. Sometimes it's easy to not notice if your pet has any sort of complications which can be triggered by the diet they consume. What are the signs and what changes do you need to make? Petzi has made the following guide for you to follow.
- Does Your Pet Have Allergies? This Is How To Know
Usually the signs of allergies to food can be easily missed. Constantly itchy, licking their paws and having stomach issues (not to be confused with indigestion). The first step when noticing these symptoms is not to ignore them as something they will get over themselves. Take them to the vet because oftentimes these symptoms can confirm allergies or indicate issues deeper than that.
Once your vet confirms your pet has allergies, the next thing they will tell you is that now you need to switch their diet to hypoallergenic food options.
- All You Need To Know About Hypoallergenic Food
Hypoallergenic food for pets works the same way it does for us humans𑁋 substituting the ingredients that causes irritation and allergies for those that don’t trigger an allergic response, providing ease for your pet and making meal time a happy experience rather than a painful one.
Hypoallergenic food works by using alternatives for reaction-triggering ingredients. A major way that these reactions are avoided is by using hydrolysed proteins, which are normal proteins broken up into tiny fragments.
- Switching Your Pet To The New Diet
Your furry companion needs time to get used to a new diet and this adjustment period is really important for you as an owner. You need to keep a keen eye out for any sort of worsening in the symptoms. Try to introduce these new substitutes slowly to your pet and notice any changes in their health and overall behavior. If things don’t get worse and you see your four-legged companion adjusting nicely, increase the portions you are giving them and remember⎯ slow and steady wins the race. If you rush into the new diet, your pets’ symptoms may worsen.
Now what are the best options? Start by identifying the allergens that affect your pet. Have the vet help you out here and try to form a clear roadmap with them catered to your beloved companion including what options to go for in the variety of hypoallergenic food available out there. If you want a selection of hypoallergenic pet food that is veterinarian-approved then check out Petzi’s collection, full of the best brands and options here in Dubai.
Please consult a vet before making any sort of decision or drastic change in your pet’s diet. Your pet is always with you in every up and down, make sure to show them the same love and affection by making every meal a comfortable and happy experience, catered specifically to their health and immunity.
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