Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Whilst there isn’t a set definition for hypoallergenic we know that, as all our recipes are clearly labelled with fully transparent ingredients, including clearly identifiable protein, our food is considered hypoallergenic. However, it is always important to read the ingredients carefully because whether or not a recipe is truly hypoallergenic for your dog, depends on the intolerance they have. If there is anything you are unsure of, we would recommend you reach out to your vet.

• It reduces the risk of adverse effects in your dog by avoiding artificial colours and preservatives.
• Forthglade recipes contain added vitamins and minerals that help to support your dog’s overall health and wellbeing
• Our recipes do not contain any artificial colours, preservatives, additives or chemicals that can be difficult for dogs to digest
• All our recipes are made with natural ingredients and high-quality proteins with clearly labelled ingredients
• Single-source protein diets make it easier for you to identify any proteins your dog is intolerant to

For a food to be truly hypoallergenic for your dog, it’s important to understand what their intolerance is. A product may be labelled as hypoallergenic but if it contains ingredients your dog is sensitive to, they may still experience an adverse reaction. For this reason, we ensure all our ingredients are clearly labelled including proteins e.g. if it states chicken on the front, this will be the only protein in the recipe.

We spoke to media vet and Forthglade Ambassador, Dr James Greenwood to get his insight on what you should do if you suspect your dog has a food intolerance.

‘One of the main reasons dog owners suspect their dog has a food intolerance is because of itching or poor digestive health. Whilst a food intolerance may be the cause, there could be other factors to also rule out such as environmental or infectious causes.  It’s important to first properly establish the root cause of any ill health or adverse reaction in our dogs. To truly understand what is causing the problem in your dog, it’s important to work closely with your vet so you can follow an elimination diet as well as ruling out any other causes that may be to blame’.

Dr James Greenwood, Media Vet and Forthglade Ambassador