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Stop The Allergy Guessing Game: Hydrolyzed Diets Aren't Enough

December 30, 2025 • Dr. Randy Pet Vet • Episode 42

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Hydrolyzed diets for pet allergies and food sensitivity are a common recommendation, but pet parents need to know the limitations. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Randy Aronson discusses why using advanced testing like VDI or NutriScan and fixing the microbiome is a more effective long-term solution. Stop the frustrating cycle of elimination diets and get to the root cause of your dog's or cat's constant itching and vomiting.

In this episode, Dr. Randy and his cohost, Olivia Sacci, break down how hydrolyzed protein works, the difficulty of following an elimination diet, and why most allergy solutions only treat the symptoms. Learn how dysbiosis or leaky gut syndrome can be the silent cause of chronic inflammation, and how comprehensive testing—for both food and environmental allergies—can provide the clear answers you need to restore your pet's health.

#PetAllergies #IntegrativeVet #DogNutrition #hydrolyzeddiet

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