Allergy or intolerance?

ICEPAW GmbH
2021-03-15 16:53:00 / News
Allergy or intolerance? -

Allergy or intolerance?

If a dog does not tolerate its food, there may be an allergy or intolerance. Both terms are often mistakenly used as synonyms.


In the case of an allergy, an overreaction of the immune system occurs due to repeated ingestion of substances (food components) that are harmless in themselves.
The immune system begins to fight the allergenic substances that the dog does not tolerate - defensive reactions such as diarrhea, itching or inflammation can be the result.
Food allergies occur less frequently in dogs. Intolerances, on the other hand, are much more common and are steadily increasing.


In the case of food intolerance or intolerance, the dog's own defense system is not involved.
Here, the dog's organism is simply unable to process, break down or even absorb certain food components.
In contrast to allergy, small amounts of the allergen can be tolerated. Food intolerances usually occur very delayed and can also manifest themselves with diarrhea or itching.


Does your four-legged friend have a food intolerance? You do not know which ingredients he specifically does not tolerate?

Reset pure was specially developed for food-sensitive adult dogs and is ideal as an exclusion diet to identify food intolerances or allergies.
It consists of tasty herring as the only animal protein source and easily digestible rice.

Our nutrition experts will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have about our products: Tel. +49 (0) 48 25 / 903 986-0