12 best hypoallergenic dog foods

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Some dogs are characterized by increased sensitivity to nutrition – they do not always fit a standard, even a ready-made diet for the breed. It is also possible an aggravation of sensitivity in an elderly individual. The most common allergens are cereals (wheat, corn), beef, certain types of plant extracts, dairy products and some other components. We've selected 12 of the best hypoallergenic dog foods that are safe for sensitive digestion. Note: the use of a ready-made diet does not negate the regular observation of “problem” animals by the veterinarian.

Rating of the best hypoallergenic dog food

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per kg.
Rating of the best hypoallergenic dog food	1	Now Fresh Grain Free Small Breed	450 RUB
	2	GO! Daily Defense Lamb Meal Recipe	540 RUB
	3	Acana Regionals Grasslands Dog Grain-Free	630 RUB
	4	1st Choice Dog Adult Hupoallergenic	RUB 603
	5	BELCANDO Grain-Free for allergy prone, grain-free, poultry 1	527 r
	6	Monge Dog Specialty Hypoallergenic Salmon with Tuna	438 r
	7	EMINENT Sensitive hypoallergenic chicken, corn, rice	274 r
	8	Eukanuba Dermatosis FP Response	466 r
	9	Hills Prescription Diet Canine Allergen-Free	815 RUB
	10	Pro Plan ADULT MEDIUM Sensitive Skin OPTIDERMA	335 RUB
	11	FLATAZOR Prestige adult sensible	355 RUB
	12	Royal Canin Hyppoallergenic	480 RUB

Now Fresh Grain Free Small Breed

Rating: 4.9

One of the most sought-after and safe foods for dogs with sensitive digestion and seniors, Now Fresh Grain Free Small Breed is based on dietary turkey and duck meat. It also contains fillets of Colombian lake salmon, which are rich in saturated and healthy fats. Animal components are used fresh, which increases the value of the holistic class diet. From plant materials, the manufacturer chose potato flour, apples, peas and tomatoes, coconut and rapeseed oil – no cereals. To improve digestion, pre- and probiotics are introduced into the feed. Synthetic flavors and improvers are not used, and this is a significant plus, the flavor of the granules is achieved by natural broth and herbs.

Now Fresh Grain Free Small Breed has a balanced ratio of proteins and fats – 24 and 10%, respectively, this is the optimal solution for older dogs and pets with moderate activity. Energy value – 325 kcal / 100 g.

The average price per kilogram is from 450 rubles.

Advantages

• Extremely safe composition;
• Fresh meat in the composition;
• Optimal balance of proteins and fats;
• For dogs of all breeds and ages.

disadvantages

• The price corresponds to the holistic class feed.

GO! Daily Defense Lamb Meal Recipe

Rating: 4.8

In second place in the review is the universal hypoallergenic food GO! Daily Defense Lamb Meal Recipe. It is based on fresh lamb, known for its dietary properties and high protein content. Oatmeal and brown rice are responsible for the vegetable component – less calories compared to white, but safer for the dog's digestion. The composition includes vegetable oils that improve the condition of the dog's body – canola, coconut, linseed, and also flax seed, algae, rice bran to improve the process of digestion of food, apples and carrots, dried cranberries. Noticed by breeders: dogs willingly eat GO! Daily Defense Lamb Meal Recipe, the owners confirm that their pets feel better, their coat becomes shiny, the stool is stable, and the activity is higher.

The ratio of protein and fat is 24 and 14%, suitable for dogs with obesity, aged individuals, inactive domestic dogs. Energy value – 382 kcal / 100 g.

Holistic-class food can be purchased from 540 rubles. per kilogram.

Advantages

• Dog-friendly food;
• Complete replenishment of all essential nutrients;
• No allergens in the composition;
• Improving the health of pets.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Acana Regionals Grasslands Dog Grain-Free

Rating: 4.7

The feed is 60% lamb, duck and herring. This complex can already be called safe, moreover, valuable, because the manufacturer uses fresh products to make the diet. Grain, as it is believed to be a hypoallergenic feed, is not included in the composition, from plant components – green peas, lentils, chickpeas, rich in protein with a minimum content of carbohydrates. Protein is added as whole eggs – no powders or concentrates.

Acana is a farm product. The meat is grown in private farms – free-range ducks and lambs, this gives more nutritional value to the finished feed. The fish was caught from lakes; it also grew free, and not in a nursery.

Acana Regionals Grasslands Dog Grain-Free has an increased protein content of 35%, making it ideal for active dogs and puppies. With older dogs, precise dosage and caution should be observed. By the way, in order to comply with the feeding regimen, the manufacturer applies instructions, which show the ratio of the pet's weight and activity.

The average price for 1 kg is from 630 rubles.

Advantages

• Farmed meat;
• High content of animal and vegetable protein;
• Natural preservatives without artificial additives.

disadvantages

• High price.

1st Choice Dog Adult Hupoallergenic

Rating: 4.7

The following 1st Choice Dog Adult Hupoallergenic food in the review is formulated for dogs of all breeds and ages with sensitive digestion and skin. The needs of the animal during the off-season are also taken into account. The composition is based on lamb, herring, but in the form of flour, despite this, the feed is declared as a super-holistic class diet. From plant components – brown rice, potato products, oatmeal, rice. The composition contains pearl barley – it contains more fiber and nutrients compared to ordinary cereals, but it also contains gluten, therefore, care should be taken when feeding pets with sensitivity to this component, even if its content is minimal in the total mass.

To replenish the minerals necessary for the dog's body, the manufacturer used dried vegetables, as well as mineral additives sodium selenite, calcium propionate, zinc protein, etc., that is, synthetic products were not done.

Despite the not entirely natural composition, dogs are happy to accept the 1st Choice Dog Adult Hupoallergenic diet, and the owners note the good health of the pets and the improvement in the quality of the coat, and a decrease in the sensitivity of their skin.

The manufacturer guarantees 22% pure protein and 12% fat – the optimal ratio for dogs with moderate activity. Energy value – 382 kcal / 100 g.

The cost of 1st Choice Dog Adult Hupoallergenic is from 603 rubles / kg, but note that it is not always possible to find a product in stores, mainly on order on specialized Internet sites.

Advantages

• The condition of the coat and skin of dogs is noticeably improved;
• Predominantly like animals;
• Optimal ratio of protein and fat.

disadvantages

• Contains gluten, albeit in a minimal amount;
• At the heart of meat and fish meal with the declared premium quality.

BELCANDO Grain-Free for allergy prone, grain-free, poultry 1

Rating: 4.6

BELCANDO Grain-Free food is designed for dogs prone to gluten allergy, so there are no grains containing this component in the composition. But there is 80% of animal protein: 30% – chicken, duck, turkey, dried poultry protein, herring flour, allowing the animal to maintain muscle mass without gaining a fat layer, this eliminates the risk of obesity, subject to the regimen and dosage of feeding. The main plant component is amaranth (20%), a storehouse of protein, antioxidants and vitamins; potato starch and pea flour, crushed grape seeds. Dried vegetables and herbs completely compensate for the lack of vitamins and minerals, so there are no artificial additives in the composition. By the way, the carob pods included in the composition are a daily safe prevention of parasites and gastrointestinal disorders of the dog.

The combination of products in the composition without additional flavors stimulates the dog's appetite, so pets like BELCANDO Grain-Free dry food. Breeders note the normalization of the stool in pets, a general improvement in the state of the body.

Protein in the composition of 23.5%, fat – 12.5%, energy value – 365 kcal / 100 g.

The average price is from 527 rubles per kg.

Advantages

• 80% animal raw materials;
• No synthetic additives;
• No allergic gluten;
• Holistic class.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Monge Dog Specialty Hypoallergenic Salmon with Tuna

Rating: 4.5

On the sixth line of the review, the Monge Dog Specialty Hypoallergenic food, made on the basis of protein from sea fish meat. Tuna is an alternative to allergenic beef, but no less valuable in its properties, it contains 10%. Slightly more protein and healthy fat-rich salmon – 8% fresh meat and 10% dehydrate. However, rice is based on 58% of it, vegetable oils, beet pulp, Shidigera yucca and yeast complement the formula. an additional source of collagen and calcium is hydrolyzed cartilage and crustaceans. There are no synthetics in the composition.

Monge Dog Specialty Hypoallergenic formula is hypoallergenic, no gluten or complex proteins, only digestible ingredients. Fish is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which improve the condition of the coat, skin, cardiovascular system of animals. These substances also help reduce the risk of inflammation and help protect joints.

Dog owners practically do not notice food rejection – pets eat it with pleasure, problems with stool, hair and general condition go away after a few days or weeks.

Valuable protein in the composition of 24%, fat – only 12%, energy value – 394 kcal / 100 g.

The average price is from 438 rubles per 1 kg, this is a good indicator for a holistic-class feed.

Advantages

• Only fish protein in the composition;
• No synthetic additives;
• A noticeable improvement in the health of dogs;
• Optimal price.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

EMINENT Sensitive hypoallergenic chicken, corn, rice

Rating: 4.5

The next food in the rating is declared as hypoallergenic, but is only suitable for dogs that normally digest corn and chicken. EMINENT Sensitive contains 25% chicken and fat, hydrolyzed poultry liver. Herbal ingredients – corn and rice, do not contain gluten compounds. Sunflower seeds and oil saturate the diet with fats, which are also found in coconut oil, flax seeds and milk thistle. The formula of EMINENT food is fortified with a vitamin-mineral complex and probiotic cultures that promote comfortable digestion.

The components of the product are easily absorbed and normalize the digestive tract of the dog. Included in the formula Sensitive 25/13 helps to restore the energy reserves of the pet's body. EMINENT Sensitive is suitable for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, both as a health food and a balanced daily diet.

Proteins – 25%, fats – 13%, energy value of the product – 355 kcal / 100 g.

The average price is from 274 rubles per 1 kg.

Advantages

• The composition is based only on chicken products;
• Improving the digestive tract of dogs;
• Low price.

disadvantages

• Synthetic mineral complex.

Eukanuba Dermatosis FP Response

Rating: 4.4

Eukanuba Dermatosis FP Response is intended for a therapeutic diet of dogs suffering from dermatosis or animals prone to this disease, as well as with significant hair loss, allergies to insect bites, inflammation of the intestines and paraanal glands.

The composition contains anti-inflammatory components – natural omega fats from protein and oil of herring, catfish, fish oil. Due to the specifics of the problem, the protein content in the feed is reduced – based on potatoes, rapeseed flour, peas, antioxidants and a complex of minerals.

Prebiotics FOS optimize digestion, help maintain the balance of microflora in the gastrointestinal tract, which has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and coat of the animal. Some dogs may have a reaction to peas, but only a few breeders report it.

Total protein content 22%, fat 15%.

Average price – from 466 rubles / kg.

Advantages

• A noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin, gastrointestinal tract;
• Medical and dietary food;
• Suitable for all breeds of adult dogs.

disadvantages

• Possible reaction to peas.

Hills Prescription Diet Canine Allergen-Free

Rating: 4.3

This food is used to treat and prevent food allergies and digestive disorders in different breeds of dogs. Obvious problems of the disease are deterioration of stool, skin irritation, hair loss, decreased activity. With Hills Prescription Diet Canine Allergen-Free, you can avoid and eliminate the problems caused by food allergies.

The main source of most intolerances is animal protein, so the only source of protein used in the feed is chicken liver. Carbohydrates are also due to a single component – corn starch, from additional plant components – only cellulose and vegetable oil. All components are easily assimilated, and the absorption of nutrients is improved to improve the digestion process. Additionally, omega acids are included in the formula to improve the health and quality of the dog's coat.

Hills Prescription Diet Canine Allergen-Free is only suitable for adult dogs, not recommended for pregnant or lactating animals.

The composition is optimized for the amount of protein – 19.6%, fat – 13.3%, energy value – 349 kcal / 100 g.

Average price – from 815 rubles / kg.

Advantages

• Suitable for treating food allergies;
• Mono-composition for proteins and carbohydrates;
• Reduced amount of protein;
• Obvious efficiency.

disadvantages

• Not suitable for lactating and pregnant animals.

Pro Plan ADULT MEDIUM Sensitive Skin OPTIDERMA

Rating: 4.2

The complete food Pro Plan ADULT MEDIUM Sensitive Skin OPTIDERMA is intended for dogs of medium breeds, which have problems with the gastrointestinal tract and skin sensitivity. The combination of nutritional components eliminates negative manifestations, improving the health of pets. The composition is based on salmon, rich in omega fats and antioxidants, which are a key source of healing and minimizing skin reactions. Equally important, there is no cereal gluten, rice and corn are plant-based. The composition also includes beet pulp, natural flavoring additive, vitamin complex and egg powder.

The amount of protein is increased to 29%, fat – up to 18%, respectively, the food is suitable mainly for active dogs.

The obvious effect of getting rid of dermatological reactions is not observed in all animals, but in most such cases it is the result of intolerance to certain components of Pro Plan ADULT MEDIUM Sensitive Skin OPTIDERMA. Dogs actively eat food, this is noted by all breeders.

Average price – from 335 rubles / kg.

Advantages

• Inexpensive feed;
• Suitable for medium-sized dog breeds;
• At the heart of hypoallergenic fish;
• Increased amount of protein.

disadvantages

• Not everyone has a healing effect.

FLATAZOR Prestige adult sensible

Rating: 4.1

FLATAZOR® Premium foods meet the physical needs of adult dogs with sensitive digestion and allergies. The diet of the Prestige adult sensible line is made from high-value raw materials – dehydrated chicken, duck, turkey, lamb. The plant component is represented by rice, oatmeal, corn, apple pectin and sugar beet pulp. The food contains no gluten and synthetic components that impair the digestion process, however, there are preservatives, but safe for the body.

In general, the owners of the dogs are satisfied with the food: the pets eat it willingly, no allergic reactions are observed.

Protein in the diet is 26%, fat – 17%.

Average price – from 355 rubles.

Advantages

• Safe for allergy sufferers;
• Optimal price for premium feed;
• Increased protein intake
• Dogs take food well.

disadvantages

• Not available in all retail stores.

Royal Canin Hyppoallergenic

Rating: 4.0

The review would be incomplete without Royal Canin products, in the manufacturer's line there is a special food Hyppoallergenic, shown in case of negative reactions to other foods, diarrhea, inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, atopic dermatitis accompanied by itching. It is not recommended to give it to pregnant and lactating dogs, as well as individuals who are sick or have had pancreatitis.

The composition is based on rice and soy protein hydrolysates, from animal components – only fat and poultry liver, which minimizes the risk of intolerance. The formula is enhanced with a vitamin and mineral complex, vegetable and fish oils.

The animal can be transferred to Royal Canin Hyppoallergenic food immediately, excluding the habituation process – as the experience of breeders shows, dogs practically do not feel this transition and feel great, in the vast majority of individuals, the healing effect occurs within a few days. It is also important to note: the composition of the feed contains the Intensive Color complex based on L-tyrosine, which contributes to the improvement of the quality of the coat and its brighter natural color.

protein content – 21%, fat – 19%. Energy value – 400 kcal / 100 g.

The average price is from 480 rubles per 1 kg.

Advantages

• Healing and maintenance diet;
• safe composition based on plant proteins;
• A unique complex to maintain the brightness of the coat Intensive Color;
• You can immediately transfer to the diet.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.