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Hydrolysed Gastrointestinal Cat Food for Digestive Care

Choosing the best hydrolysed cat food for gastrointestinal & digestive issues can be tricky. Hydrolysed cat food addresses a specific issue. As a result, it is often Vet recommended.

The issue may be an intolerance. Equally it could be a more severe allergic reaction. Either way, selecting a food that is scientifically designed to alleviate the symptoms is crucial.

Digestive upset is a common symptom of a negative food reaction. The result of which can be frequent and voluminous, soft or loose stools. Diarrhoea can be present in all shapes and forms. From loose/runny poo all the way to liquid poo. Either way, digestive or gastrointestinal issues are not pleasant for dog or owner!

In more severe cases, there may be blood or mucus in the stools. Your cat may also be straining to defecate. In addition, they me be displaying signs of lethargy and/or a loss of appetite.

Hydrolysed Protein for Gastrointestinal & Digestive Health

Teepee Hydrolysed cat food incorporates Freshtrusion HDP (Highly Digestible Protein). In this process, natural enzymes are added to the fresh meat. These enzymes digest (hydrolyse) the intact protein into di-peptides, tri-peptides and free amino acids.

Consequently, these smaller di and tri-peptides are easier for the digestive system to absorb and benefit from. Furthermore, aroma and taste is increased whilst reducing the allergenic potential of the original protein. It is all about making the size of the protein structure ‘just right’.

Some would say it is the Goldilocks principle!

Hydrolysed Protein is best. But what about Grain?

Protein is the number 1 ingredient that causes food-related health issues in cats. As a result, hydrolysing the protein molecules is a great way to vastly reduce the chance of protein causing an issue. As a result, symptoms of adverse food reactions such as skin or digestive irritation/inflammation can be alleviated or eradicated.

But what if the trigger ingredient is actually grain? Did you know that of the 5 main Hydrolysed dry cat foods currently available in the UK, 4 of them contain grain?! Surely if you want to feed the best hydrolysed cat food available, it makes sense to go for one that excludes the top two trigger ingredients:

• Intact protein molecules
• Grain

By hydrolysing 100% of the protein and excluding grain completely, it is easy to see why Teepee could be considered the best hydrolysed cat food in the UK today.

Moreover, when you take into account the remarkable Freshtrusion cooking process that allows a high proportion of fresh muscle meat to be used, Teepee is an obvious choice.

Gastrointestinal & Digestive Benefits

However, the best hydrolysed cat food doesn’t just rely on highly digestible protein. Or the exclusion of common trigger ingredients like grain.

Teepee goes one step further by including specific supplementation in the form of Prebiotics. Simply put, Prebiotics are a type of fibre that the good bacteria (probiotics) feed on.

The gastrointestinal/digestive system is complex. However, the benefits of feeding a food created especially for gastrointestinal & digestive issues are many:

• Nourished gut microbiome through renewal of intestinal-wall cells (which naturally occurs every 3-5 days). This is a result of using hydrolysed turkey protein.
• Collagen peptides help to maintain the ‘barrier function’ of the intestines. As a result, unwanted pathogens and bacteria are not absorbed.
• As a result of improved digestion and absorption, the immune system is strengthened.
• Highly hypoallergenic as a result of the short chain, di and tri-peptide amino acids. It is more difficult for the body to recognise these smaller molecules. As a result, the risk of an allergic reaction is reduced. Moreover, the digestive system has less work to do as these proteins are already broken-down into smaller molecules.
• Additional fibre enrichment further improves absorption of nutrients and stool quality.

How much should you feed?

Teepee Hydrolysed cat food for Gastrointestinal & Digestive issues comes with suggested feeding quantities. However, these are purely a guide. Getting the portion size right for your cat is a key part of combating skin & coat issues. The following factors can have an affect on feeding quantities:

• neutering. Neutered cats should have their portions reduced by about 10%.
• individual breed.
• metabolic rate.
• level of activity.
• age of the cat.
• sex of the cat.
• ambient living temperature etc.

As a result, adjust feeding quantities as necessary. Remember, no matter how good a food is, too much is no good! For example, over feeding can lead to poor digestion and can even prolong existing problems. Not to mention unwanted weight-gain over time. Similarly, too little will affect their ability to maintain a healthy bodyweight.

Teepee Hydrolysed Gastrointestinal Cat Food Ingredients

Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Turkey (40%), Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Salmon (15%), Peas, Turkey Fat (5%), Cellulose, Hydrolysed Liver Gravy (2%), Minerals, FOS (2310 mg/kg), MOS (960 mg/kg), Marigold (Source of Lutein)

Teepee Hydrolysed Gastrointestinal Cat Food Analytical Constituents

Protein (Crude) 31%, Fat (Crude) 10.5%. Fibre (Crude) 4%. Ash (Crude) 11%. Moisture 5%. NFE 38.5%. Metabolisable Energy 354.5 kcal/100g. Omega-6 3.8%. Omega-3 1%. Calcium 1.6%. Phosphorus 1.5%. Collagen 4.6%

Nutritional Additives per kg

Vitamins: A 25,096 IU, D3 817 IU, E 255 IU. Trace Elements: Zinc 96mg. Iron 72mg. Manganese 29mg. Iodine 3.68mg. Amino Acids: Methionine 2,094mg, Lysine 500mg

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