Farmina Vet Life Ultra Hypo Canine Formula Adult Dog Dry Food

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Product Overview: Farmina Vet Life UltraHypo Canine Formula

What it’s for:
This is a veterinary prescription diet designed as a diagnostic elimination food to reduce intolerances to ingredients and nutrients, and to manage food allergies, atopic dermatitis, and recurrent diarrhea in adult dogs.(Farmina)

Ingredients & Nutritional Info

Composition:

• Primary ingredients: Rice starch, hydrolyzed fish protein (very low molecular weight ~6,000 Da), and fish oil.(Farmina)

• Other components: Potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, monodicalcium phosphate, sodium chloride.(Farmina)

Nutritional Additives (per kg):

Includes:

• Vitamins A, D₃, E, C, niacin, pantothenic acid, B-complex (B1, B2, B6, B12), biotin, folic acid

• Choline chloride, beta-carotene

• Chelated minerals: zinc, manganese, iron, copper, selenium, iodine

• Amino acids: Taurine (1,000 mg), DL‑methionine (3,000 mg)(Farmina)

• Antioxidant: Tocopherol extracts (10 mg/kg) and technological additive microcrystalline cellulose(Farmina)

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude protein: 18%

• Crude fat: 15%

• Crude fiber: 1.2%

• Crude ash: 5.3%

• Minerals: Calcium 0.70%, Phosphorus 0.50%, Sodium 0.25%, Potassium 0.60%, Magnesium 0.011%(Farmina)

• Fatty acids: Omega‑3 ≈ 2.2%, Omega‑6 ≈ 0.4%, EPA 0.60%, DHA 0.83%(Farmina)

Energy:

• Metabolizable Energy: ≈ 3,993 kcal/kg (≈ 16.70 MJ/kg)(Farmina)

Key Features & Benefits

• Extremely hypoallergenic: Utilizes hydrolyzed fish protein and refined rice starch to minimize antigenic potential and is suitable for elimination diet trials(Farmina).

• Supports skin and digestive health: Fish oil provides omega‑3s (EPA, DHA) to help maintain skin barrier and reduce inflammation; low levels of allergens help reduce GI and dermal reactions(Farmina, Heads Up For Tails).

• Balanced nutrition: Despite being highly specialized, it delivers all necessary vitamins, minerals, taurine, and methionine for optimal health⸺meticulous nutrient profile ensures comprehensive support(Farmina).

• Veterinarian-prescribed diet: Requires a veterinary prescription. Often used for short-term diagnosis or long-term management of food-triggered conditions(Heads Up For Tails, Supertails).

Summary Table

Veterinary Guidance & Usage

• Prescription required: As with all Vet Life formulas, this diet must be provided under veterinary supervision(Supertails, Heads Up For Tails).

• Elimination diet use: Most often used in short-term protocols to identify allergen triggers; if tolerated and beneficial, may become long-term management depending on veterinary advice.

• Monitoring advised: Watch for changes in GI health, skin condition, energy levels; adjust feeding amounts to maintain optimal body weight.

User Feedback & Considerations

Online discussions reflect mixed experiences:

“I have a young dog that is having some digestion issues. I am having some luck with the Digestion Farmina food…” – a user noted digestive improvements.(Reddit)
However, concerns around dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) linked to certain Farmina formulas have been voiced, with one comment warning about “cases of dilated cardiomyopathy associated with it.”(Reddit)

While this formula includes taurine and methionine (which support heart health), if your dog has breed predispositions or you're concerned about DCM, consult your veterinarian before proceeding.

Final Thoughts

Farmina Vet Life UltraHypo Canine Formula is a thoughtfully formulated hypoallergenic therapeutic diet, ideal for dogs needing elimination diets due to food sensitivities or allergies. It offers a robust balance of nutrition while directly targeting allergenic relief.

If you'd like, I can help you compare it with other therapeutic diets (e.g., Hill’s z/d, Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein), assist with transition plans, or explore where to get it in Shillong or nearby. Just let me know!