Raw Diet Solution: How to Combat Allergies in Pets

If your pet has a chronic health issue, you may wonder what the best cat or dog food is for addressing allergies, diabetes, and obesity. You may think you need a specially formulated and very expensive diet to manage these conditions, but a simple and natural raw meat diet can help keep your cat or dog alive longer.

A limited-ingredient raw meat diet provides incredible health benefits that have helped many dogs and cats regulate or resolve their health conditions. Before you make any major changes to your pet’s diet, we recommend you first consult your trusted veterinarian about your pet’s specific situation and needs. 

What is the Best Food for Dogs or Cats With Allergies?

Food allergies are one of the biggest concerns for many pet parents when choosing what to feed their dog or cat. Just like in humans, your pet can develop food allergies suddenly at any time, even if you’ve been feeding them the same food without problem for years.

The most common type of allergic reaction to food that dogs and cats develop is allergic dermatitis which results in itchy, irritated skin. You may notice your pet’s skin is red or bumpy or that they are constantly scratching and itching. Food allergies can also cause hives, gas, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you’re feeding your dog or cat a pet food with a long ingredient list, it’s difficult to figure out which component is causing the reaction. Pet parents often try changing proteins (for example, from beef to turkey) without success, because it was actually one of the grains, preservatives, or other additives in the food that caused the issue. 

That’s what’s great about Vital Essentials’ ultra-limited ingredient list: you don’t have to worry about “narrowing down” the problem. Our frozen and freeze-dried food for dogs and cats consists of real, raw meat, trace vitamins, and minerals. That’s it!  Cutting out all the “junk” ingredients like food dyes, artificial preservatives, and bulky fillers eliminates the majority of dog or cat allergies immediately. If it doesn’t, you know their allergy is to the actual protein (i.e., a salmon allergy).

Once your dog or cat is on a limited ingredient raw diet, you’ll be amazed at how much healthier their skin and coat look and how much better they feel when they have relief from irritating and uncomfortable allergies. 

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