The benefits of hypoallergenic cat food
Some cats suffer from a food allergy or food intolerance. Although it occurs less frequently than in other pets, it is still a difficult problem. For these cats, there is only one solution: hypoallergenic cat food. However, many people have no idea what exactly this is. In this blog, we explain what hypoallergenic cat food is and what its benefits are.

What is hypoallergenic cat food?
Let’s start at the beginning, because hypoallergenic food does not have one fixed definition. To make things easy, it can have as many as three meanings.
- Hypoallergenic can mean that the cat food is made with unique protein sources. In other words, protein sources that are rarely used in cat food or to which only a small percentage of cats (2%) are allergic.
- Hypoallergenic can also mean that the food is made with one animal protein source. This greatly reduces the risk of an allergic reaction.
- Finally, hypoallergenic cat food can mean that it is made with hydrolyzed proteins. Another complicated term! Hydrolyzed proteins are ‘cut’ into such small pieces that the body can no longer recognize them. This makes it unlikely that a cat will have an allergic reaction to them.
Our definition
Hypoallergenic food is formulated to significantly reduce the chance of an allergic reaction. This means the food is low in allergens, greatly lowering the risk of a negative reaction.
A cat with a food allergy or intolerance
The advantage of hypoallergenic food is that the chance of a negative reaction to the food is greatly reduced. The food is made with as few allergens as possible. If your cat has a food allergy, the following problems may occur:
❌ Hair loss
❌ Itching
❌ Skin rash
At Riverwood, there are three hypoallergenic cat food variants (Outdoor, Derma & Sterilised). These variants are made with 3 different, unique protein sources. Additionally, the food is completely grain- and gluten-free.
We often recommend the Derma variant for cats with a food allergy; provided the cat is not allergic to salmon, white fish, or herring.
Hypoallergenic cat food consists of unique protein sources. These are extremely important for your house tiger. This hypoallergenic cat food is developed to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction. The food is low in its allergens. Curious about our hypoallergenic cat foods? Check out the range here!
Many cats already enjoy Riverwood every day. Do you want your cat to also enjoy our delicious kibbles and are you curious which variant would suit your cat best? Answer a few questions here and order a discounted trial pack right away.
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