Hypoallergenic Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs and Happy Tummies

A hypoallergenic dog food diet uses ingredients that are less likely to cause allergic reactions or digestive issues. These diets typically avoid common triggers like wheat, dairy, soy and artificial additives, and instead focus on natural, high-quality proteins and gentle ingredients that are easier for your dog to digest. Many of our hypoallergenic products are also low in fat, making them ideal for dogs that need to maintain a healthy weight or have specific dietary requirements.

Natural hypoallergenic food comes in both dry and wet dog food options, making it easy to find a format your dog enjoys, whether they prefer crunchy kibble or a softer texture. Our natural recipes include a variety of tasty proteins such as salmon, pork, beef, turkey, duck, lamb, chicken and fish — including novel proteins that are less commonly used and less likely to cause reactions — along with nutritious ingredients like sweet potato, helping to keep mealtimes exciting without compromising on sensitivity. They’re ideal for dogs with food intolerances, skin problems or sensitive stomachs.

While hypoallergenic food is designed to reduce the risk of reactions, and is the go to dog food for food allergies, no food is completely allergy-proof. Dogs can have unique sensitivities, even to ingredients considered gentle, which is why food-sensitive dog food is so important. If your dog shows signs of discomfort or irritation, it’s important to consult your vet and possibly try a limited-ingredient or single-protein recipe to help identify the cause.

Grain-free dog food excludes grains like wheat, corn, or barley, which are common allergens for some dogs. Hypoallergenic food, on the other hand, goes a step further by avoiding a wider range of potential triggers — including dairy, soy, artificial additives, and sometimes even certain meats. While all hypoallergenic food is designed to be gentle, not all grain-free food is hypoallergenic.

Grain-free dog food excludes grains like wheat, corn, or barley, which are common allergens for some dogs. Hypoallergenic food for dogs, on the other hand, goes a step further by avoiding a wider range of potential triggers — including dairy, soy, artificial additives, and sometimes even certain meats. While all hypoallergenic food is designed to be gentle, not all grain-free food is hypoallergenic.

A food allergy is an immune system response that causes allergic reactions such as itchy skin, ear infections, or digestive upset. It’s triggered by specific ingredients and requires ongoing allergy support. In contrast, a food intolerance, also called a nutrient intolerance, doesn’t involve the immune system and typically results in milder symptoms like bloating or loose stools. Both can lead to dog food sensitivities, particularly in dogs with sensitive stomachs or delicate digestion, and often need tailored digestion support through diet. Specific dog food for food allergies, like hypoallergenic dog food, is a great choice.

Hypoallergenic dog foods are specially formulated food sensitive dog food for dogs with complex cases, including severe allergies or allergies to multiple ingredients. These diets use carefully selected ingredients, and limited-ingredient recipes, to reduce triggers. They also offer complete and balanced nutrition, helping to support overall health while addressing skin support, sensitive stomachs, and other symptoms related to dog food intolerance or allergies.