These links are in alphabetical order and are not sponsored:
Veterinary Nutrition Companies
Further information on dermatology conditions and nutrition, which is appropriate for most skin conditions, not just for cutaneous adverse food reactions (“food allergies”):
Affinity Petcare (Advance Veterinary Diets) https://www.affinity-petcare.com/advance/en/dogs/leishmaniasis
Produce the only diet geared specifically to aid in the treatment of the earlier stages (I-II) of leishmaniosis ( see more on my other webpage http://www.theskinvet.net/veterinary-surgeons/canine-leishmaniosis/
The diet prvides nutritional support for the pharmacological treatment of patients by potentiation of cellular immunity, prevention of xanthine calculi (commo side effect of long term allopurinol therapy) and improves inflammatory processes and improves skin lesions.
Leishmaniasis Diet Technical Datasheet (Advance Vet Diet-Affinity Petcare)
BalanceIT.com. If you specifically wish to avoid all commercial pet nutrition and have a diet formulated specifically for your pet’s dermatological condition then contact BalanceIT.com. For a very reasonable fee, a specialist veterinary nutritionist will provide individualised nutrition consultation for your pet on a referral basis through htis link https://secure.balanceit.com/info/acvnecvcn.php
Dechra Veterinary Products (http://www.specific-diets.com) Search for their Allergy Management Plus diet (combined allergies), Food Allergy Management diet, Omega Plus Support diet and Hypoallergenic Treats.
Allergic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats (Hervera, Nutritionist)
Dechra Specific Dermatology Diets Further Information (incl. Diet Selector)
Dechra Specific Dermatology Diets Owner Leaflet (Eat Good, Look Good, Feel Good)
Dechra Specific Allergy Management Plus Diet (wet)
Dechra Specific Canine OW-HY Allergy Management Plus (wet) Client Information
Dechra Specific Feline OW-HY Allergy Management Plus (wet) Client Information
Dechra Specific CT-HY® (Canine Dry Hypoallergenic Treats) Client Information
Dechra Specific Canine Endocrine Support (dry) Client Information
There is an in-depth article on the nutritional aspects of Allergic Skin disease in dogs and cats on the Downloads page (Nutrition)
Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. (http://www.hillspet.com) To search for their z/d and d/d diets & also there is an online diet key (www.hillsproducts.com). Vets might be interested in their separate site dedicated to optimizing diet choice for medical conditions (www.quickreco.com).
A new innovative diet, Derm Complete™ released in the UK, in early 2021, & since 2023 including growing puppies too. The notable diet’s ingredients include a single protein source diet egg, antioxidants, high levels of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids plus a complex of bio-actives and phytonutrients (Histaguard Complex™). The company claim that it is formulated to help soothe and nourish the skin and coat, strengthening the skin barrier and driving healthy skin from within, thereby helping it to recover naturally: Hills Derm Complete Detailer
Here’s a link to an interesting and informative nutrition webinar: https://www.veterinarywebinars.com/hillswebinars/evidence-based-nutrition-nutrition-as-a-cause-and-in-the-management-of-skin-disease/
Nestlé Purina Petcare (UK) Ltd (http://www.purinavets.eu)
Here is an article from this innovative nutrition company who were the first to release hydrolysed protein diets for the investigation and treatment of dietary intolerance and allergy in dogs and cats:
Canine Skin – The Importance of Nutrition (Purina)
Here are links to their truly hypoallergenic (hydrolysed) diets (HA®) and their dermatitis-biased DeRM® diet:
PVD HA Dog & Cat Diet Trial Brochure (Purina)
PVD HA Dog Client Leaflet (Purina)
PVD DRM Dog Client Leaflet (Purina)
PVD HA Cat Client Leaflet (Purina)
PVD HA Shape & Bake Instructions
Following on from their ground-breaking hydrolysate diet (HA) release during at the end of the last millenia, Purina has just released a revolutionary diet in USA which is eagerly awaited by the UK European Veterinary profession – read more about this soon-to-be gold standard exclusion trial (dry only) diet:
PVD Elemental Dog Diet (Purina)
Royal Canin Crown Petfoods Ltd (http://about.royalcanin.co.uk/) – RC Dermatology Presenter
Here are some downloads for their hydrolysed diets (Anallergenic®, Hypoallergenic®), single protein source diets (Sensitivity Control®) and dermatitis-biased diets (Skin Care®, Skin & Coat®):
RC Dermatology Diets (Canine & Feline) Client Information
RC Canine Hypoallergenic Puppy
RC Dermatology Diet Range FAQs
In 2016, Royal Canin released a ground-breaking, new range of diets called Multifunction Veterinary Diets, now called Clinical Alliance, for patients with multiple conditions. Importantly for dermatology investigations and treatment, this allows both dogs and cats with either urinary or renal diseases to be safely fed truly hypoallergenic diets: RC Clinical Alliance Brochure
RC Canine Hypoallergenic-Renal Owner Fact Sheet (Clinical Alliance)
RC Canine Hypoallergenic-Urinary Owner Fact Sheet (Clinical Alliance)
RC Feline Hypoallergenic-Renal Owner Fact Sheet
RC Feline Hypoallergenic-Urinary Owner Fact Sheet
Virbac (UK) Ltd (www.virbac.co.uk)
In the summer of 2017, Virbac released a completely new veterinary hyper-premium (HPM) Clinical Diet range which included both a canine & feline Dermatology Support®. Further information can be found through this link: http://www.virbac.co.uk/home/veterinary-hpm.html . In addition they have indicated that a ‘truly hypoallergenic’, single protein source diet will be released later in the year