Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hypoallergenic salmon and pea diet for dogs and cats with skin
By Szczepanik, M P et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2022·Department of Clinical Diagnostics and Veterinary Dermatology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of a hydrolysed salmon and pea hypoallergenic diet application in dogs and cats with cutaneous adverse food reaction.
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs and cats with skin problems caused by food allergies were treated with a special hypoallergenic diet made from hydrolyzed salmon and peas. Over 10 weeks, both dogs and cats showed significant improvement in their itching and skin condition, with noticeable reductions in their symptoms after just four weeks. The diet helped reduce the severity of their allergic reactions, making them more comfortable. This suggests that a hydrolyzed diet can be an effective treatment for pets suffering from cutaneous adverse food reactions.
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Abstract
Cutaneous adverse food reaction (CAFR) is a common disease, affecting about 1-2% of dogs and cats. Diagnosis of the CAFR is made through elimination diet coupled with diet challenge, as methods like skin tests, patch tests, basophil degranulation tests and assessment of IgG and IgE serum levels are not sensitive enough. A partially hydrolysed salmon and pea hypoallergenic diet was evaluated in the diagnosis and treatment of CAFR in dogs and cats. The diet was used in the treatment of 13 dogs and 12 cats for 10 weeks. The Pruritus Visual Analog Scale (PVAS; dogs and cats), Canine Atopic Dermatitis Extent and Severity Index (CADESI-04; dogs) and the Scoring Feline Allergic Dermatitis (SCORFAD; cats) were used for effectiveness evaluation. In dogs, a significant decrease was reported in both CADESI-04 (from 17.3±7.5 to 10.15±7.4; p=0.028) and PVAS (from 7±1.3 to 4.76±1.8; p=0.003) after four weeks of treatment. Also in cats, both the PVAS (from 6.75±1.8 to 4±2.3; p=0.006) and SCORFAD (from 4.16±1.9 to 2.58±1.2; p=0.029) decreased significantly after four weeks. After eight weeks, a significant improvement was observed in almost all the animals. Evaluated diet was useful in the treatment of the CAFR in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35575794/