Hydrolysed Cat Food
Our hydrolysed cat food is an ideal choice for cats with food allergies or severe sensitivities. Hydrolysed salmon proteins are broken down into smaller, more digestible components to help reduce reactions and support nutrient uptake. With added sodium, potassium, and our Intestinal Microbiome Complex, it promotes a balanced digestive system.
For cats with long-term sensitivities, you may also like our hypoallergenic cat food or gentle, sensitive cat food. Recently sterilised cats can benefit from our sterilised cat food, designed for weight and urinary health.
FAQs about Calibra Hydrolysed Cat Food
What Is Hydrolysed Cat Food?
Hydrolysed protein cat food contains proteins that have been broken down into smaller fragments. These tiny proteins are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction, making the food suitable for cats with food allergies and intolerances. We’ve written a comprehensive guide, Hydrolysed Protein Cat Food: What You Need to Know, that discusses this in more detail.
What Conditions Can Hydrolysed Cat Food Help With?
Hydrolysed cat food is often recommended for cats with food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhoea, vomiting, or skin problems linked to their diet.
What Are The Benefits Of A Hydrolysed Diet?
Hydrolysed food is formulated to reduce the risk of allergic reactions while also providing complete nutrition and being gentle on the digestive system. It also helps to identify food sensitivities during elimination trials.
Do I Need Permission From A Vet Before Putting My Cat On A Hydrolysed Diet?
Yes. When deciding to make the change to any veterinary diet food, you should always first consult your vet, who will be able to confirm whether your cat’s symptoms are allergy-related and recommend whether they should go on the diet, as well as the duration.
Can All Cats Eat A Hydrolysed Protein Diet?
No, not all cats can or should eat a hydrolysed protein diet, due to it being a veterinary diet formulated for cats with food allergies or gastrointestinal issues, not for healthy cats. Always consult your vet before feeding your cat any sort of veterinary diet food.
How Long Does It Take For A Hydrolysed Protein Diet To Work?
The amount of time for the food to work completely depends on the type of issues your cat is facing, such as whether they are having skin or gastrointestinal issues. A lot of vets will recommend feeding a hydrolysed protein diet for eight to twelve weeks as part of an elimination diet trial. You may see digestive issues improve after a few weeks of eating, but skin issues could take ten to twelve weeks to improve.
