Hi there. I breed Bengal cats. One of our kittens went to a new home in February of this year at 13 weeks of age, and around a month after being rehomed, she began to show signs of tummy problems in the form of diarrhea. The new owners had kept her on the science plan dry and wet kitten food that she had grown up on. She had all the relevant tests carried out by the vet, and all came back negative for all. She was then tested for food allergies which showed a borderline allergy to chicken, although this is not likely as she has eaten fresh chicken and royal canin sensitive stomach wet food chicken and rice variety without problems. Apparently each time the owners give her dry food, she experiences diarrhea. They have been too nervous to try anything other than sensitive tummy foods in case the balance gets upset again. What I don't understand is why, if she were allergic to the dry food, did she not show this during the first 4 months of her life? Is it that allergies take a while to develop and can emerge at any stage? None of my other litters or kittens have experienced problems such as this. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation and has any advice?

My dog developed a food allergy at 6 months, so i think they can arise at any age?
Hes now on hills z/d and much better.
I have 2 bengals, the only food that suits them is pets at home dry, everything else upsets them. They get into everything and occasionly eat something they shouldnt, if they get a runny tum i give them hills i/d pouches, its always done the trick for me.
hope this helps a little

Maybe she is extra sensitive to dry food, its not great anyway, royal canin and hills have alot of corn and maize in, my bengal was on royal canin and had loose stool on that, i have her on orijen now no problem.

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Thanks for the advice. I'm quite interested in trying this orijen food. I've seen a few people are using it and recommend. Is it widely available?

No but you can get it here Cat Food & Cat Accessories: Great Deals on Cat Supplies at Zooplus

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They manage to deliver the Orijen up here in the wilds of Scotland so you should be ok. One of my girls used to be sick quite a lot but since putting her on the Orijen haven't had any problems. Good luck with your little one!

If you spend under £29 it is £2.90 delivery but as I buy the big 7kg bag delivery is free which I think is excellent!

This is the first time I have used a forum, and am kicking myself for not having done so over the last few years! You are all so helpful... Thanks guys!!!! I found the Orijen on zooplus and have ordered a 7kg bag as suggested. I have the cat here with me now, so I can try her. I see it says it can be used for all ages. Do any other breeders out there use it instead of science plan for young kittens?