Protein Allergies
For some pets, providing a highly digestible protein source is not enough to treat a sensitive stomach. For these dogs a protein allergy may be suspected.
It's been estimated that over half of a dog's white blood cells are located in the digestive system. These cells are an integral part of your pet’s defense system, which protect your canine against many different illness and disease.
When protein is not broken down effectively in a dog's intestinal system, the remaining acids are seen as antigens and an immune response is triggered. This immune response is often what causes the symptoms of a sensitive stomach in dogs.
To prevent this response, many therapeutic dog foods contain novel protein sources that are known to be effective for pets with sensitive stomachs. A novel protein provided should be from a source of which the pet has not been exposed to before. These diets are also often called “hypoallergenic” dog foods, even though there's more to it.
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