Your Veterinary Surgeon has recommended Anallergenic because they suspect (or have confirmed) that your dog suffers from a food allergy.

Food allergy (sometimes referred to as Adverse Food Reactions) is a serious condition where the body reacts to proteins (allergens) that have been eaten by your dog. This is an immune reaction or 'hypersensitivity'.

Recommended diets for the nutritional management of pets with this condition are formulated with 'protein hydrolysates'. Protein hydrolysis reduces the size of proteins in the food, reducing the risk of the immune system recognising them as an allergen. This pre-digestive step limits the risk of adverse reactions in your dog.

In some dogs, food allergy is so severe that the body will continue to react even to standard hydrolysed protein diets. Anallergenic was developed specifically with these dogs in mind. The unique protein source and production process allows for extreme pre-digestion (hydrolysis). This means that Anallergenic contains the smallest possible units of protein, called amino acids and oligopeptides. Anallergenic also contains purified starch, rather than whole cereals, as severely allergic dogs may also react to these.

Royal Canin Anallergenic is recommended as an aid in the investigation and nutritional management of pets with:

n Food allergies (including those requiring an elimination food trial)

n Food intolerance

n Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Royal Canin Anallergenic diet is enriched in antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C, taurine and lutein) to help maintain health and vitality.

'Antioxidant' is a general term for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other components naturally present in many foods. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals produced during normal body metabolism that can cause damage to body cells. Free radical production increases when your pet is ill.

What makes Anallergenic so different to other foods for allergic dogs?

This diet is manufactured in a unique manner; employing the best methods to reduce the risk of adverse food reactions in dogs.

What causes a food allergy?

Food allergies or adverse reactions to food are harmful responses to an otherwise benign dietary component. They are specific to an individual animal and signs can be diverse, including primarily skin and gastrointestinal upsets. It is suggested that many factors such as genetics and environment contribute to the disease, alongside food.

What is a food elimination trial?

Food elimination trials diagnose and confirm adverse food reactions (food allergies). By feeding a trial foodstuff completely free of allergens and monitoring changes closely, a dog's allergic status can be assessed. Sometimes changes can take time to occur. For this reason you will need to undertake a food elimination trial according to your Veterinary Surgeon's instructions. Seek further advice from your veterinarian on the duration of your dog's elimination trial.

The recommended diet Changing your pet s diet ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Wash all items used in feeding your dog (including their bowl, feeding scales and measuring cups) with soap and thoroughly rinse all equipment after every meal.

Have a separate set of feeding equipment reserved just for the affected dog. Feed your dog separately from other pets and do not leave other pet s food down between meals to completely avoid snacking from each other s bowls.

Ensure that every member of the family understands the danger in feeding your dog anything apart from Anallergenic. If your dog snacks throughout the day, keep a small amount of their daily ration in a clean, sealed container for rewards. One bag should last around two weeks and no longer than three weeks.

Keep the bag of Anallergenic sealed between meals and store it in a clean, dry, place. For added protection, you may place the bag inside a sealed container (but do not pour the food out of the bag). Anallergenic was packed in contaminant-free conditions, so within the bag itself is the best place to store it.

A specific diet for your pet Strict rules for ensuring the best results for your dog

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Normally a change in your pet's diet should occur over several days. Where a food allergy is suspected however, the offending food should be removed from your dog's diet immediately. In this circumstance a highly digestible diet such as Anallergenic should be fed without a dietary transition. Nutritional management with Anallergenic may be continued for your dog's lifetime.

Royal Canin are leaders in palatability. So confident are we that your pet will enjoy their food that we offer a no quibble, money-back guarantee. Simply return the food to your veterinary practice for a full refund*.

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When conducting a food elimination trial: