My dog needs urinary food but has chicken allergy. Any alternatives?

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I have a 13 lb male Teddy Bear (Bichon/Shih Tzu). He has had crystals in his bladder and has been on Royal Canin Urinary SO for several years. Unfortunately it has chicken which makes him itch. Is there a different solution to avoid this issue? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 10 months old | 13 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Fortunately, there is an option for Bizu that is a newer poduct from Royal Canin, which is a multifunction pet food. They have a combination diet that is urinary (like he is on) and hydrolyzed protein, which is specifically for allergies. Hydrolyzed diets may use chicken and other proteins in them, but the protein sources are broken down so small that the body doesn't recognize them and they don't cause the itchiness we see with food allergies. This may be a great option for him!

My dog needs urinary food but has chicken allergy. Any alternatives?

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