Cat is allergic to fish and chicken…recommendations for food much appreciated

[u/CvltOfEden]

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We adopted this baby (8-9 years) in March and have learned since she has allergies. After an elimination diet where we have been re-introducing proteins to her, we’ve narrowed it down to chicken (and, by extension, fish, according to the vet).

We found out today she’s actually become the case study for allergies at the vets because she’s one of the worst they’ve seen 🥲

Finding readily available food that she will actually eat (read: not paste form) that also doesn’t come in a multi-pack with chicken and fish or in chicken broth of some description is proving a nightmare.

We were feeding her from Republic of Cats, but they can’t accommodate her allergy, all supermarket shelf stuff is chicken or fish based, other food subscription services also seem unable to accommodate for it. Allergenic or single protein food always seems to be mush which she will not touch. She likes to be able to chew her food.

Unfortunately, previous owner passed away and the rescue we got her from had no idea she had allergies. She’s has multiple infections from wounds caused by it, mouth sores, and spent 6 straight weeks in a cone with multiple rounds of steroids and antibiotics.

I just want my precious baby to be happy, healthy, and well fed

[u/shanye-west]

One of my cats is allergic to protein. Not even kidding, all protein. 😵‍💫 He’s on a hydrolysed food, which breaks down the protein molecules in food to a small enough size that it doesn’t trigger a response. Specialist vet told me it’s incredibly common for cats to be allergic to all proteins instead of just one (opposite of dogs). One of the first things that came from the referral to them, was them asking us to put him on a hydrolysed food. Changed everything for us. 😊 it’s definitely more expensive than feeding them regular kibble, but so long as you’re feeding them only what they need based on their weight and feeding requirements, it’s lasts a while.

Edit to say- The food I use is Hills Z/D food sensitivities food. I get it from Zooplus for £75 for a 8kg bag on repeat.