Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic – hydrolysed diet for dogs with food allergy or intolerance

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is a specialist veterinary diet formulated for dogs with food allergy or food intolerance. Dogs with food-related problems can show itchy, inflamed skin, chronic ear issues, soft stools, flatulence or vomiting. These signs can be uncomfortable, frustrating and often long term. A true hypoallergenic diet such as Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is a key tool for managing these dogs.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is based on hydrolysed protein. In a hydrolysed diet, large protein molecules are broken down into much smaller fragments. These tiny protein pieces are less likely to be recognised by the immune system and less likely to trigger an allergic response. This makes Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic suitable for many dogs that react to common dietary proteins found in standard foods.

As well as hydrolysed protein, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic uses a single, highly purified carbohydrate source. By limiting both the protein and the carbohydrate sources, the diet reduces the number of potential allergens your dog is exposed to. This controlled formulation is particularly useful when your vet wants to run an elimination trial to investigate whether food is contributing to your dog’s skin or gut signs.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is complete and balanced. It provides all essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed for daily health, even though the recipe is kept simple and restricted. This means Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic can be fed as your dog’s only food during an elimination trial and for long-term maintenance if your vet advises it.

How Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is used

Your vet may recommend Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic when:

• A food allergy or food intolerance is suspected

• Your dog has itchy skin, recurrent ear disease or poor coat quality that may be food-related

• Your dog has digestive signs such as chronic diarrhoea, soft stools or vomiting that could be linked to diet

• An elimination diet is needed to diagnose food-responsive skin or gut disease

During an elimination trial, your dog is usually fed only Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic for a set period, often six to eight weeks. No other foods, treats, flavoured tablets or table scraps should be given unless your vet has approved them. If your dog’s signs improve on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic and then worsen again when another food is reintroduced, this strongly suggests that diet is playing a role.

Feeding Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is formulated to be easy to digest and palatable. In many cases, your vet will suggest a gradual transition onto the diet:

• Over three to seven days, mix increasing amounts of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic with decreasing amounts of your dog’s previous food.

• Monitor for any changes in stool consistency, appetite or behaviour during the switch.

In some situations, such as severe suspected food allergy, your vet may ask you to change food more quickly. Always follow your vet’s specific instructions.

General feeding tips:

• Weigh out Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic accurately using kitchen scales.

• Divide the daily ration into at least two meals to keep your dog comfortable.

• Offer fresh drinking water at all times.

• Do not feed other foods, chews or leftovers unless your vet has confirmed they are safe within a hypoallergenic plan.

What to expect while feeding Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic

Improvements on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic are often gradual. Skin and coat changes take time, because skin cells and hair need to renew themselves. Many dogs show some improvement within a few weeks, but a full assessment normally requires at least six to eight weeks of exclusive feeding.

While your dog is eating Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic, your vet will usually arrange follow-up checks to review:

• Itching, licking and chewing of paws or skin

• Redness, rashes or hot spots

• Ear health and any head shaking or discharge

• Stool quality, frequency and any vomiting or flatulence

• Bodyweight, body condition and overall wellbeing

If your dog responds well and their signs are clearly better on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic, your vet may advise long-term feeding of this diet. Some dogs remain on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic for life, especially if their signs return quickly whenever other foods are tried. Others may move to a different sensitive-skin or sensitive-digestion diet once the diagnosis is clear, always under veterinary advice.

Part of a wider allergy and skin plan

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is usually one part of a broader plan to manage allergy and skin disease. Your vet may also recommend:

• Regular, effective flea control and other parasite prevention

• Medicated shampoos, mousses or topical treatments for the skin

• Ear cleaners and ear treatments for dogs with recurrent ear problems

• Anti-itch or anti-inflammatory medication where needed

• Environmental measures, such as frequent washing of bedding and reducing dust or pollen where practical

Working together, these measures and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic can help reduce flare-ups, support more comfortable skin and improve quality of life.

Bag sizes and storage

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic is available in three bag sizes:

• 3kg – ideal for small dogs or as a trial size

• 11kg – good value for larger dogs or multi-dog households using the same hypoallergenic diet

Store Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic in a cool, dry place. Reseal the bag after each use and use the food within the best-before date printed on the packaging.

Monitoring, safety and veterinary supervision

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic should always be used under veterinary supervision. Only your vet can confirm whether a hypoallergenic diet is appropriate and how long it should be fed.

Contact your vet promptly if, while feeding Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine HA Hypoallergenic, you notice:

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea

• Refusal to eat or marked weight loss

• Worsening of skin signs, ear problems or general behaviour changes

Your vet may need to adjust the feeding plan, investigate additional causes or add other treatments. Do not change your dog’s diet or stop any prescribed medication without discussing it with your vet first.

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