Food Sensitivity: The Culprit for Itchy Skin and Loose Stools!

It itches when I eat this! It itches when I eat that?

Does your pet often suffer from itchy, red and swollen skin, diarrhea, and loose stools?

This could be a food allergy issue! If your pet has a sensitive stomach, how can you identify their allergens?

Possible symptoms of food sensitivity in cats and dogs may include:

  • Itching and hair loss
  • Inflammation and redness of the skin (usually around the eyes, ears, perineum, or buttocks)
  • Vomiting and loose stools
  • Tear stains and skin dandruff caused by tearing

Causes of food allergies

  • The pet's immune system has the opportunity to react to certain ingredients, stimulating mast cells to release inflammatory substances such as histamine, affecting body tissues and causing inflammation, causing itching and making the pet unable to stop scratching.
  • There's also the possibility that your pet may not be able to tolerate the food properly! This is because they lack the corresponding enzymes in their bodies, much like lactose intolerance in humans, which is caused by a lack of lactase in their digestive system, which is necessary to hydrolyze lactose.

How to find out the source of food allergies in cats and dogs?

Through medical means

You can find out your cat and dog's allergens through testing at a veterinary clinic. Please note that the test results are for reference only.

Home Food Allergy Testing

This process is crucial for discovering potential allergens in your pet. It consists of three basic steps:

  1. Record all food intake daily, including main meals, snacks, and supplements.
  2. Eliminate possible environmental allergens such as pollen, dust, dander, parasites, mold, medications, shampoos, cleaning products, and fragrances.
  3. Use low-allergen ingredients as a stable main diet, gradually introduce suspected allergens, observe your pet's tolerance level weekly, and monitor symptoms such as itching, vomiting, and loose stools.

During the testing period, it is necessary to limit the intake of single-ingredient foods and inform family members to prevent accidental feeding. It is important to note that food allergies cannot be cured, but symptoms can be alleviated through dietary control. The process of identifying allergens can be lengthy, and owners must be patient to achieve the desired results.

Consider using low-allergy insect protein

If you're looking to treat your pet's food allergies, you need to address the root cause: food. Insect protein is a hypoallergenic protein source, meaning it's less likely to cause allergies in pets than other protein sources like beef, chicken, and pork. Many pets have reported improvements in skin sensitivity and digestive issues after switching to insect protein diets.**

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Green Pet Food Insect Protein Food for Cats and Dogs

Green Petfood's full line of allergy-friendly diets are natural, complete feeds based on edible insects (Black Soldier Flies). Insects are recognized by the scientific community as a new generation of safer, healthier sources of high-quality protein and lipids. In addition to being rich in important nutrients and minerals, Black Soldier Fly protein has also been identified in research as possessing excellent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immunomodulatory, and hypoallergenic properties.

Brand Features:

  • The InsectDog line has been clinically proven by the University of Munich in Germany to significantly improve skin sensitivity in 14 days, with 80% of dogs experiencing significant improvement in skin lesions, over 50% experiencing reduced scratching, and over 40% experiencing overall improved hair quality (Ludvig-Maximillans-Universitat Munich, 2019).
  • Significantly improves the following symptoms in cats and dogs: gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, hair loss, ear infections, body odor, tear gland problems, and skin allergies
  • Highly digestible and high nutritional value

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If your pet suffers from skin or gastrointestinal issues and would like to try Green Pet Food Insect Protein Food for Cats and Dogs, please fill out the registration form below to request a trial pack (currently only available for dogs)!

** Note: Insect protein diets may not completely replace the efficacy of veterinary prescription diets. If you are currently consuming veterinary prescription diets , it is recommended to consult a veterinarian first.