My cat has chicken allergies. Should I avoid all poultry and hydrolyzed chicken?

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If a cat has suspected chicken allergies, should other poultry be avoided as well? How about hydrolyzed chicken: Is it true that the body doesn't recognize the protein source or is it safer to just avoid this too? Thanks in advance!

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

In most animals with food allergies hydrolyzed protein sources are ok. However, if it is possible I usually recommend switching to a novel protein source instead of the hydrolyzed diet. This way you can ensure there is no reaction from the food. Additionally I would avoid other poultry proteins as well. Some animals that are allergic to chicken also have reactions to foods with duck as the primary protein.

My cat has chicken allergies. Should I avoid all poultry and hydrolyzed chicken?

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