The Role of Cold-Pressed Dry Food in Meeting Special Dietary Needs

In the world of pet nutrition, there are many discussions and opinions about what’s best for our four-legged friends. Especially for animals with allergies and intolerances, the selection of suitable foods seems endless and confusing. Many commercial pet food manufacturers offer special “allergy-friendly foods” that are supposedly hypoallergenic and perfect for sensitive animals. But is that really the best solution? Here at Dr. Ziegler Naturfutter, we take a natural approach and view the animal holistically to develop the best nutritional strategy.
 

The Myth of Allergy-Friendly Food

First of all, we’d like to debunk the myth of specialized hypoallergenic food. From our perspective, such foods don’t really exist. They’re often just a temporary solution and don’t address the actual cause of allergies or intolerances. Many of these products still contain additives that can actually make the problem worse. Instead of trying different types of food at random, the cause of the symptoms should be identified first. This is where elimination diets come into play.
 

Elimination diets as a diagnostic tool

An elimination diet is one of the most effective methods for identifying the cause of allergies and intolerances. During this process, the dog is fed only one source of protein—one it has never been given before—for a specific period of time. This diet helps determine which foods trigger the symptoms. Once the triggers are identified, they can be permanently removed from the dog’s diet.
 

The Benefits of BARF

When feeding dogs with allergies, we recommend a raw meat diet, also known as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food). This method has the advantage that the dog receives only one source of protein that it can tolerate, without any unnecessary additives found in commercial dog food. BARF allows for a customized diet that addresses the dog’s specific needs and tolerances and contains absolutely no additives.
 

Cold-Pressed Dry Food as an Alternative

For dog owners who are unable to feed their dogs a BARF diet, cold-pressed dry food is an excellent alternative. Cold-pressed food offers an advantage for dogs with allergies because it is produced using a gentler process than conventional dry food. Thanks to the lower temperatures used in production, more nutrients and vitamins are preserved, and the food is easier to digest. It also contains fewer artificial additives that could potentially trigger allergies.
 

If you’re looking for “hypoallergenic dog food,” then at least choose cold-pressed

If Biologically Art-appropriate Raw Füddering is not feasible or only difficult to implement, we strongly recommend feeding cold-pressed dry food. In a broader sense, this can be considered hypoallergenic dog food, as it contains no synthetic additives. Here, too, an elimination diet should be conducted before feeding to ensure that you provide your furry friend with the specific type of cold-pressed dry food that truly agrees with him.
 

Conclusion

Feeding dogs with allergies and intolerances requires patience and care. It is important to identify the cause of the problems and develop an appropriate dietary strategy. While many commercial “allergy foods” promise to be the solution, a natural and holistic approach is often more effective. Elimination diets, BARF, and hypoallergenic, cold-pressed dry food can help improve your dog’s health and well-being in the long term. Focus on quality and natural ingredients to give your four-legged friend the best life possible.

If you’d like even more detailed dietary advice—tailored specifically to your dog or cat with allergies, including a meal plan—please feel free to contact our expert team of consultants at info@dr-ziegler.eu or by phone at +43 (0) 6245 71851.