{"product_id":"elimination-diet-bundle-for-food-intolerances","title":"Elimination diet bundle for food intolerances","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a food sensitivity?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome dogs may suffer an allergic reaction to the food they are eating. Little is understood about what actually causes a food sensitivity, but it is believed certain proteins found in meat, dairy and soya cause an allergic response that may result in itchy skin or ear problems. These animals are considered food sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a food intolerance? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA food intolerance is slightly different and may primarily affect the gut. Some dogs are unable to break down certain components in food, typically protein sources from meat. Just as some people have food intolerance, some dogs cannot digest certain ingredients and it can affect the nutritional value your dog gets from their food. In many cases it can lead to poor gut health resulting in symptoms such as diarrhoea and flatulence. These animals are considered food intolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an elimination food trial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elimination food trial means your dog must be fed a new diet which does not include ANY food they have previously come into contact with. This way, your vet will be able to determine if your dog has a food sensitivity or a food intolerance and find out what ingredient(s) your dog should avoid in future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a food trial work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour dog is fed a ‘novel’ food for up to 8-12 weeks. ‘Novel’ effectively means a food made up of ingredients they are unlikely to be sensitive to or haven’t been fed before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a food trial to be successful it is essential NOTHING other than this diet is fed to the dog for the entire 8-12 weeks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYou cannot feed your dog: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts regular food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny table scraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToothpastes or Dental Chews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain palatable medicines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBones or Chews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIt is also important to not let your dog: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScavenge for food including faeces, whilst outside or on walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave access to other pets’ food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may sound difficult but if your dog comes into contact with any ingredient they have eaten before, the food trial will fail and you may have to start again\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts in this Bundle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo Vegetal Dry Food - 5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo Vegetal Wet - 12 cans (400g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the trial has been successful you can start adding vegan treats to your dogs daily lifestyle. We have great variety of treats as we believe vegan diet doesn't have to be boring or restrictive! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext the most important step will be fixing your dogs microbiome, as mentioned above food intolerance will affect absorption of vitamins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend Just Be Kind Omega 3 Oil that you can find under 'Supplements', Pre \u0026amp; Pro-Biotic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal recommendation: Coconut Lab Gut Health Yoghurt (available in most supermarkets) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Vegan Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64590911242589,"sku":null,"price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/0881\/9805\/files\/1000061535.jpg?v=1777811734","url":"https:\/\/www.thatvegandog.co.uk\/products\/elimination-diet-bundle-for-food-intolerances","provider":"That Vegan Dog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}