When allergies feel unmanageable, many pet parents are offered a hydrolyzed diet as the next step. In this article, we outline how hydrolyzed foods work, where they shine, where they fall short, and how they compare to carefully structured whole-food elimination plans.

Many “allergies” are rooted in the gut. In this article, we look at how leaky gut and yeast overgrowth can lead to itchy skin, ear infections, and red paws — and how slow, consistent shifts in food, moisture, and whole-food nutrients can support a calmer, more balanced system.

Allergies can look like endless ear infections, paw licking, bald patches, or “mystery” stomach issues. In this guide, we share Moose’s real story and walk through how food, gut health, and whole-food choices can gently shift the picture for itchy, reactive dogs and cats.