Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Hypoallergenic food for dogs is quite simply food that is made to be safer on a dog’s digestion - it contains ingredients that are less likely to trigger an adverse reaction, whether your dog has a known allergy or not. Hypoallergenic dog food tends to contain no preservatives, artificial colours or flavours and is made with mostly natural ingredients, therefore it’s full of nutritious value.

If your dog has a specific food allergy, such as to sweet potato, lamb or peas, then they may still experience a reaction after eating hypoallergenic dog food if it contains those ingredients. Hypoallergenic dog food steers away from foods that are most likely to trigger allergic reactions in dogs - such as beef, grain, dairy and artificial additives or preservatives.

As lots of dogs are allergic to grain, most hypoallergenic dog food is grain-free, as it is deemed safer to a dog’s gut than standard dog foods. However, not all grain-free dog food is necessarily hypoallergenic - and both hypoallergenic and grain-free food may still contain ingredients that your dog doesn’t respond well to. To be safe, keep a close eye on your dog during any dietary change and always pay attention to the list of ingredients.

Yes! Hypoallergenic dog foods are called as such because their recipes prioritise avoiding common allergens, additives, fillers, grain, and anything else that might trigger or worsen allergy symptoms.

They’ll also use novel or hydrolysed proteins so your dog can have a complete diet, along with all the necessary support to help combat common symptoms. Symptoms such as digestive discomfort, runny poops, and itchy skin.

If switching to a hypoallergenic diet hasn't helped your dog's symptoms, it might be that their allergy hasn't been fully identified. Or it could be an allergy stemming from external or environmental factors. Be sure to check in with your vet if their symptoms continue.

Yes, hypoallergenic dog food is a suitable long term diet for dogs with allergies, intolerances, sensitive stomachs, or even itchy skin.

With specialised recipes made with novel proteins, highly digestible ingredients, and zero junk, your dog can get a complete diet, whilst minimising the risks of flare ups.

Every dog can develop a food or environmental allergy, but there are a few dog breeds that are more susceptible than others.

These include:

• Pugs

• French Bulldogs

• Boxers

• Golden Retrievers

• Labradors

• Terriers

• Cocker Spaniels