Cat food allergies and feline conditions such as IBD often are treated with a limited ingredient diet, usually using a protein source the cat has never eaten before, such as rabbit, duck, or venison. These are my top picks of food for cats with allergies.Please consult with your veterinarian before using.
IVD (Innovative Veterinary Diet)foods are manufactured by Royal Canin. They are often available in veterinary clinics and online are available only by prescription. Top listed ingredients in this formula are whole dried peas, duck meal, duck, natural flavor, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, Rosemary extract and citric acid). Omega 6 and 3 EFAs are supplemented to provide the optimum in anti-inflammatory effects these nutrients can provide.
Venison is another protein source cats are unlikely to have eaten before. Top ingredients here are whole dried peas, venison meal, venison, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), with the added EFAs. Available only by prescription.
Although lamb is more commonly found in non-prescription cat food, the IVD lamb formula is still viable for cats who have not eaten lamb before. Top listed ingredients are whole dried peas, lamb meal, natural flavor, lamb, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, Rosemary extract and citric acid), with added EFAs. Available only by prescription.
Wysong Anergen is rice and lamb meat-based and countains no dairy or wheat products. Top listed ingredients in the dry formula are lamb, ground brown rice, ground oat groats, ground flax seeds, dried yeast, DL-Methionine, taurine, lecithin, fish oil, coconut oil, plums, dried wheat grass powder, and dried barley grass powder. If rice is not an issue, this product might be a good alternative.