Update on Brodie . . . More Allergies???

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 02-10-2006, 04:42 PM

I went back to the email SD sent me and looked at the attachments. This was interesting too. It may not look well formatted because they sent a PDF file and it didn't copy and paste too well. If you want to PM me your email address, I will forward the entire email from them to you.
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Caring
for your
Pet

SIGNS OF FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCE
• Itching • Skin rashes
• Vomiting • Diarrhea
• Excess gas • Hair loss

THE ROLE OF NUTRITION
In the past, pets with adverse reactions to food were fed homemade recipes or novel proteins (proteins the pet has never eaten). Today, the latest innovation in pet food uses the process of hydrolyzation to break down protein molecules to a size that doesn’t allow an allergic response.
The same process has been used for years in special formulas for infants who are sensitive or allergic to milk protein.

HOME CARE
• Because the ingredient causing an adverse reaction may occur in a variety of foods, only give your pet the food recommended by your veterinarian.
• Do not feed any table scraps.
• Be sure everyone who feeds your pet is aware of your pet’s nutritional needs.
• Provide free access to fresh, clean water.
• Speak to your veterinarian before changing your pet’s medication or feeding regimen.
Your pet has been diagnosed with an adverse reaction to food, a general term used to describe any food allergy or intolerance. This information is provided by your veterinarian to help you understand the condition and give your pet the best home care. Proper nutrition can help
limit the health problems associated with food allergy or intolerance.

WHAT IS AN ADVERSE REACTION TO FOOD?
Adverse reactions to food, which include food allergies and food intolerance, can have unpleasant dermatological and gastrointestinal effects. Food allergies can occur at any age and develop over time. Signs may occur immediately after the pet eats the offending ingredient. Most
adverse reactions to food are caused by large, intact proteins that the body’s immune system interprets as allergens.

CAUSES OF ADVERSE REACTIONS TO FOOD
Factors that can cause or increase the risk of adverse reactions to food include:
• Certain foods or food ingredients
• Poorly digestible proteins
• Damage to the digestive tract, caused by inflammation, infection or surgery
• Certain breeds, such as Siamese cats, West Highland White Terriers, Cocker Spaniels and Irish Setters appear more likely to develop food allergies and intolerance. Adverse Reactions
To Food
HYDROLYZATION: CUTTING PROTEINS DOWN TO SIZE
Intact protein can cause an allergic response
Hydrolyzation breaks the protein down into small pieces
Hydrolyzed proteins are too small to cause an allergic reaction

Special Home Care Instructions For Your Pet:
Prescription Diet® z/d™
Prescription Diet® Canine z/d™ULTRA
Special Feeding Instructions:
AMOUNT
HOW OFTEN
HOW LONG
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NEXT CHECKUP/FOLLOW-UP
Prescription Diet® z/d™ and Prescription Diet®
Canine z/d™ ULTRA are specially formulated as nutritional aids for pets with adverse reactions to food. The hydrolyzed protein sources are unlikely to stimulate an allergic response in your pet. They are also highly digestible.

Prescription Diet® Feline z/d™
The first and only dry food on the market with hydrolyzed protein sources for cats with food allergies. Contains no intact animal protein, but some intact protein in the form of rice, which has a very low allergy risk.

FEEDING TIPS
• Follow your veterinarian’s directions when feeding any Prescription Diet® therapeutic food.
• Gradually introduce the new food over a 7-day period by mixing the new food with the old.
• If your pet is reluctant to try a new food, hand feed or mix the dry food with warm water (dog food only).
• Be patient but firm with your pet – success depends on strict adherence to the new food.
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I realized they did also send me information on the d/d so I guess I have heard of it.