Transform your dog's Food Allergies with
Allergy Free Dog Food
To properly diagnose a true food allergy in your dog, most vets recommend a 12-Week elimination diet trial. If you are planning on using commercially prepared food for your pet's trial you have landed on the perfect page.
Our Only Natural dog food range listed below is an excellent place to start. Welcome to Carole's Doggie World's best food options for your hypoallergic pooch.
Raw - dehydrated, freeze dried and infused dried foods |
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Raw - dehydrated, freeze dried and infused dried foods
Addiction Raw Dehydrated Dog Food
Addiction ensures that your dog is given food that is closest to what is found in nature by using only the freshest and most ideal ingredients for a healthy dog.
Unlike traditional dog foods that are processed at high temperatures with artificial preservatives, Addiction gently air-dries meat, fruits, and vegetables to keep ingredients fresh and retain vitamins and enzymes for maximum nutrition. Just add warm water to enjoy the benefits of a high quality dry food with the convenience of kibble.
Addiction Dehydrated NZ Forest Delicacies (2 or 8 lbs)
Addiction Dehydrated Venison and Cranberry (2 or 8 lbs)
Addiction Dehydrated Summer Brushtail 2 or 8 lbs
Addiction Dehydrated Fig'licious Venison (2 or 8 lbs)
Addiction Dehydrated Herbed Lamb and Potatoes (2 or 8 lbs)
Addiction Dehydrated Steakhouse Beef and Zucchini (2 or 8 lbs)
Addiction Dehydrated County Chicken and Apricot (2 or 8 lbs)
Addiction Dehydrated Outback Kangaroo Feast (2 lbs)
Grain Free Frozen Dog Food Patties
From teeth to tail, dogs have evolved to eat raw meat. These grain free frozen raw dog food patties feature raw meat and nutrient rich organs, carefully chopped and blended with fruit, ground bone, vegetables, and goat milk. Grain free and biologically balanced, these raw patties are complete & balanced for all life stages.
Butcher's Blend: Beef, Pork & Lamb (4 or 24 lb case)
Farmer's Blend: Chicken, Turkey & Duck (4 or 24 lb case)
Hunter's Blend: Boar, Pork & Venison (4 or 24 lb case)
EasyRaw Dehydrated Dog Food
Keep your dog feeling REAL strong and healthy – with EasyRaw™ Dehydrated Dog Food.
Hand-crafted from scratch, EasyRaw contains REAL, human-grade ingredients. Such as turkey, chicken and beef from USDA inspected facilities, along with a nutritious array of fruits and vegetables – apples, cranberries, celery, pumpkin, broccoli, sweet potatoes, cabbage, and more.
EasyRaw Turkey and Sweet Potato (2 or 7 lbs + 2 pack)
EasyRaw Beef and Sweet Potato (2 or 7 lbs + 2 pack)
EasyRaw Chicken and Oats (2 or 7 lbs + 2 pack)
EasyRaw Lamb and Sweet Potato (2 or 7 lbs + 2 pack)
EasyRaw Beef and Turkey Multi-Pack (2 or 7 lbs)
EasyRaw Turkey, Beef and Chicken Multi-Pack (2 lbs)
RawNibs Freeze Dried Food
RawNibs offer the unparalleled health benefits of a raw diet in an amazingly convenient, bite-size format (each nibblet is about the size of a dime). Holistically formulated to mimic your pet's ancestral diet, these grain free recipes feature only freeze dried ingredients that are never cooked, steamed, extruded or heated, which optimizes nutrition, flavor and health benefits.
Each bag of freeze dried dog food features the highest quality meats available, both muscle and organ, including grass fed, free range beef and venison, cage free chicken and wild caught salmon and cod. These ingredients are packed with protein, amino acids, essential fatty acids and digestive enzymes.
Beef and Tripe RawNibs 10 oz (1 or 3 pack)
Chicken and Liver RawNibs 10 oz (1 or 3 pack)
Salmon and Cod RawNibs 9 oz (1 or 2 pack)
Venison and Liver RawNibs 10 oz (1 or 2 pack)
RawNibs Variety Packs (1 or 2 pack)
Infused Dried Foods
Only Natural Pet PowerFusion combines three amazing foods into one convenient, exceptionally tasty and nutritious meal. PowerFusion starts with our holistically formulated Canine PowerFood, a high quality, grain free, diet with high quality proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy oils and real fruits & veggies.
Added to this are raw superfood bites that feature nutrient dense meat or poultry, sweet potatoes, kale, blueberries & goat milk, all mixed together and freeze dried. The final addition is raw, freeze dried meat bites adding an extra boost of taste and nutrition.
Dried food or kibble
Addiction Dry Dog Food
Addiction is the ultimate in holistic pet food. Free from harmful additives, made exclusively from novel proteins and game meats known for their nutritional and hypoallergenic properties, Addiction has amassed a cult following among discerning pet owners seeking the ultimate in holistic nutrition.
Addiction is made in New Zealand and Australia where the lush forests, clean lakes and stringent agricultural and manufacturing standards ensure the highest quality food made in a pristine environment.
Addiction Dry Dog Wild Kangaroo and Apples (4 or 20 lbs)
Addiction Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Addiction Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is the ultimate in holistic pet food.
Free from harmful additives, made exclusively from novel proteins and game meats known for their nutritional and hypoallergenic properties.
Addiction Dry Dog Grain-Free Salmon Bleu (4 lbs)
Aller-Free 7 Herbal Formula
Just like humans, pets with seasonal allergies may be sneezing, with runny eyes and nose. Seasonal, inhalant allergies can now be effectively managed with our new herbal formula. Only Natural Pet Aller-Free 7 is designed to ease your pet’s allergy symptoms and curb the effects brought on by allergic reactions to airborne substances such as pollens, molds and grasses.
Aller-Free 7 Herbal (2 or 4 oz)
Canine PowerFood Dry Dog Food
Canine PowerFood is a grain and potato free, dry dog food featuring fresh meat, poultry or fish as the first ingredient. Each veterinarian formulated recipe combines a holistic understanding of your dog's ancestral diet with a minimum guaranteed amount of 33% protein to create a complete and balanced meal that is naturally high in protein and delicious.
PowerFood has animal protein as the first three ingredients. Packed with protein, amino acids and essential fatty acids, it's designed to meet your dog's appropriate dietary needs. Accompanying this are complex carbohydrates like garbanzo beans, peas and lentils, and real, nutrient rich fruit and veggie blends.
PowerFood Just Fish Feast (4.5 or 22.5 lbs)
PowerFood Poultry Feast (4.5 or 22.5 lbs)
PowerFood Red Meat Feast (4.5 or 22.5 lbs)
PowerFood Wild Feast (4.5 or 22.5 lbs)
I and Love and You Nude Grain Free Dried Food
Nude Food contains up to 60% pure animal ingredients and nutritious oils, making it unique as a high protein dry dog food.
Instead of grains which can often wreak havoc on dogs allergies and GI systems, I and Love and You has opted for a grain-free formula. They use unique, low glycemic carbohydrates, including lentils, garbanzo beans and sweet potatoes, all of which are high in fiber and protein and great for your dog's blood sugar.
I and Love and You Nude Food Poultry Palooza (5, 13 or 23 lbs)
I and Love and You Nude Food Red Meat Medley (5, 13 or 23 lbs)
I and Love and You Nude Food Simply Sea (5, 13 or 23 lbs)
Natural Balance L.I.D. Allergy Formula Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets are designed for dogs with sensitivities to common pet food ingredients. Scientifically formulated to provide high quality nutrition and help maintain skin and coat for all breeds and life stages of dogs.
Natural Balance L.I.D. Dry Dog Potato and Duck (13 or 26lbs)
Natural Balance L.I.D. Dry Dog Sweet Potato and Venison (13 or 26 lbs)
Natural Balance L.I.D. Dry Dog Lamb Meal and Brown Rice (14 or 28 lbs)
Natural Balance L.I.D. Dry Dog Legume and Duck (4.5 or 12 lbs)
Nulo FreeStyle Freeze Dried Dog Food
Nulo FreeStyle Freeze Dried Dog Food offers a convenient way to supplement raw into your dog's diet. This simplified raw food features at least 80% real meat protein gently freeze dried to maintain nutrition and flavor. Nulo Freeze Dried Dog Food is grain free and features a unique, patented probiotic strain that is able to keep its nutrients in tact even after being cooked!
Nulo FreeStyle Beef with Apples (5 or 13 oz)
Nulo FreeStyle Duck with Pears (5 or 13 oz)
Nulo FreeStyle Lamb with Raspberries (5 or 13 oz)
Nulo FreeStyle Salmon and Turkey with Strawberries (5 or 13 oz)
Nulo FreeStyle Turkey with Cranberries (5 or 13 oz)
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Grain Free Dry Dog Food offers a simplified diet while still maintaining taste and nutrition. This limited ingredient kibble features at least 74% real meat protein from a single animal source. Nulo Limited Ingredient Grain Free Dry Dog Food is grain free and features a unique, patented probiotic strain that is able to keep its nutrients in tact even after being cooked!
Nulo FreeStyle Salmon Limited+ (4 or 22 lbs)
Nulo FreeStyle Small Breed Turkey Limited+ (4 or 10 lbs)
Nulo FreeStyle Turkey Limited+ (4 or 22 lbs)
Petcurean GO! Sensitivity + Shine Dry Dog Food
Specially formulated for dogs with specific dietary sensititives, Petcurean GO! Sensitivity + Shine Dog Food offer unique array of ingredients to meet every dog's needs.
Each Petcurean GO! Sensitivity + Shine Dog Food recipe features a single meat protein source, allowing you to find the correct solution for common protein allergies, specifically for chicken and beef. Even if your dog currently doesn't experience sensitivities, rotating through single protein diets is a great way to prevent food sensitivities from starting.
Petcurean Duck Recipe (6 or 25 lbs)
Petcurean LID Turkey Recipe (6 or 25 lbs)
Petcurean Salmon Recipe (6 or 25 lbs)
Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Formula Dry Dog Food
Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet helps your dog deal with the problems of food allergies and food sensitivity! Holistic practitioners agree that the common factor with most allergy-afflicted pets is a diet comprised of unnatural foods that often contain chemical additives, preservatives, and artificial flavorings. For dogs that are currently suffering from an allergic reaction or breeds prone to one or more of these challenges, Wellness has developed Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diets.
Wellness Simple Duck and Oatmeal (26 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Grain Free Dry Dog Food
With physiologically tuned diets that mimick meals of dogs in the wild, Zignature Limited Ingredient Dry Dog Foods provide high-protein, hypoallergenic formulas, perfect for your pup with food sensitivities!
Zignature Limited Ingredient Catfish (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Duck (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Kangaroo (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Lamb (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Pork (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Salmon (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Turkey (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Venison (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Whitefish (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Wild Trout and Salmon (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Zssential (4, 13.5 or 27 lbs)
Canned food
Addiction Grain-Free Canned Dog Food
Addiction is the ultimate in holistic pet food. Free from harmful additives, made exclusively from novel proteins and game meats known for their nutritional and hypoallergenic properties, Addiction has amassed a cult following among discerning pet owners seeking the ultimate in holistic nutrition.
Addiction is made in New Zealand where the lush forests, clean lakes and stringent agricultural and manufacturing standards ensure the highest quality food made in a pristine environment. The Addiction range of products is the result of over 20 years of research and experience and revolutionises the way in which pets’ nutritional needs are addressed.
Addiction Brushtail and Vegetable 13.8 oz (1 or 12 pack)
Addiction Venison and Apples 13.8 oz (1 or 12 pack)
Addiction Salmon and Potatoes 13.8 oz (1 or 12 pack)
Hound and Gatos Canned Dog Food
Hound and Gatos Canned Dog Food provides your dog with a high quality meaty meal full of moisture. Featuring simple hypoallergenic recipes made from 100% animal protein and 0% grains. Each recipe of Hound and Gatos Canned Dog Food is grain free and formulated to help prevent gastrointestinal issues. Made in the USA without the use of bi-products, fillers, artificial preservatives and carrageenan fee.
Hound and Gatos Beef Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Duck Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Gamebird Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Homestyle Chicken Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Lamb Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Pacific Northwest Salmon Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Pork Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Rabbit Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Hound and Gatos Turkey Recipe 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Merrick Backcountry Stew Canned Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Stew Canned Dog Food provides your dog with an all-natural, grain-free ancestral inspired diet. Merrick Backcountry Stew Canned Dog Food is made in the USA at Merrick's certified kitchens and featuring no ingredients from China, ensuring your dog's health and safety with every can. These make great additions to your dog's everyday dry food, adding moisture, protein and an irresistable flavor.
Merrick Alpine Rabbit Stew 12.7 oz (1 or case of 12)
Merrick Hearty Beef Stew 12.7 oz (1 or case of 12)
Merrick Hearty Chicken Thigh Stew 12.7 oz (1 or case of 12)
Merrick Hearty Duck and Venison Stew 12.7 oz (1 or case of 12)
Merrick Hearty Salmon Stew 12.7 oz (1 or case of 12)
Natural Balance L.I.D. Allergy Formula Canned Dog Food
Some dogs may be highly sensitive to commonly used proteins, carbohydrates and food additives in their diet. Allergic reactions can lead to irritable bowel, upset stomach, and a number of skin proSblems.
Natural Balance has created an entire line of Ultra Premium Allergy Formulas for dogs with these food allergies. Each formula has been created specifically for the needs of sensitive pets.
Natural Balance L.I.D. Boar and Brown Rice 13 oz
Natural Balance L.I.D. Sweet Potato and Venison 13 oz (1 or 12 pack)
Nummy Tum-Tum Organic Canned Dog Food
Nummy Tum Tum Organic Canned Dog Food is made from the finest organic pumpkins and sweet potatoes available. The safest and best processing techniques are used to produce these super smooth purees. Use Nummy Tum Tum Pure Pumpkin or Sweet Potato on top of food, or as a treat on its own. Dogs love it and it helps support healthy digestion!
Nummy Tum-Tum Organic Pumpkin 15 oz (1 or case of 12)
Nummy Tum-Tum Organic Sweet Potato 15 oz (1 or case of 12)
True Hemp Calming Support Chews
True Hemp Calming Support Chews provides natural anxiety relief for anxious dogs during times of stress. These yummy chews utilize hemp, l-theanine and herbal extracts to promote calming for dogs during stressful situations.
Calming Chews 7 oz (1 or 3 pack)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Grain Free Canned Dog Food
Zignature Limited Ingredient Canned Dog Foods are physiologically tuned diets that provide high-protein, hypoallergenic formulas. Make your pup's food allergies a thing of the past with Zignature Limited Ingredient Canned Dog Food.
Zignature Limited Ingredient Catfish 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Duck 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Kangaroo 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Lamb 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Pork 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Salmon 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Turkey 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Venison 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Whitefish 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Wild Trout and Salmon 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Zignature Limited Ingredient Zssential 13 oz (1 or case of 12)
Doggie chews and treats
Lakse Kronch Dog Treats
Lakse Kronch Salmon Treats are made from 100% fish (with a minimum content of 85% wild, non-farmed salmon) that dogs adore. They are naturally rich in protein, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. This helps give your pet a beautiful shiny coat and an improved, active life.
Lakse Kronch Treats are a pure, natural product containing no preservatives, ethoxyquin, artificial coloring, or flavoring. These treats have a natural fish flavor dogs love!
Kronch Salmon Dog Treats (1.3 lbs)
Natural Balance Allergy Formula LIT Dog Treats
Natural Balance L.I.T. Limited Ingredient Treats are treats designed for dogs with sensitivities to common ingredients.
Limiting the number of ingredients offers a unique alternative for dogs with special dietary needs. Scientifically formulated to provide high quality nutrition and help maintain skin and coat for all breeds and life stages of dogs.
Natural Balance LIT Dog Treat Potato and Duck 14 oz (1, 3 or 12 pack)
Natural Balance LIT Dog Treat Sweet Potato and Venison 14 oz (1, 3 or 12 pack)
Natural Balance LIT Dog Treat Sweet Potato and Fish 14 oz (1, 3 or 12 pack)
Vetri-Science Derma-Strength Treats/Chews for Dogs
Derma-Strength treats/chewsis have an advanced formula that provides key ingredients to support skin health and is particualarly recommended for post surgical recovery.
Vetri-Science Derma-Strength Dog Supplement (30 soft chews)
Vetri-Science Composure Dog Supplement (30 or 60 soft chews)
12-Week elimination diet trial
An elimination diet trial is a diagnostic test, just like a blood test or skin scraping. The difference between a food trial and other tests is that it is carried out over 12-Week and is carried out in your own home.
The information gained is essential for establishing whether your pooch has a food allergy or a sensitivity or intolerance to certain foods. You, the owner, are responsible for making sure that the test is carried out correctly in order for the results to be as useful as possible to your vet.
To clarify the difference between allergies and intolerances
True food allergies are very different from dietary intolerances because they involve antibodies and immune-based inflammation, such as:
Food intolerances are food reactions to the ingredients or additives used in the preparation of food. A dog that is experiencing a food reaction is unable to digest, absorb and or utilise particular foods, reactions are:
- abdominal pain and discomfort
- Diarrhea
- flatulence and abdominal gas
- gluten sensitivity
- excessive itching and scratching, which can esculate into hot spot lesions
- lack of appetite
- lactose intolerance
- poor body condition
- Poor weight gain
- Vomiting
- weight loss
So you see both Food Allergies and food sensitivities share some common symptoms making it a challenge for an attending vet to differentiate between the two, without the aid of an elimination food trial.
And, just to confuse things even more, some of the above symptoms can also occur with allergies that don’t involve food, such as flea bites and atopic allergies.
Elimination trial rules
In order to maximise the information which the food trial gives you and to make all of the effort worthwhile, you will need to follow a few simple rules.
Rule 1
First off introduce the diet gradually over a 7-day period to avoid any abrupt food changes that may cause diarrhea and tummy discomfort for your pet. Gradually mix his or her new food withe old until you have completely eliminated the old and replaced it entirely with the new diet.
Rule 2
Nothing is to pass your dog's lips except the new food and fresh water.
Rule 3
None of the following should be offered at this time:
- chew bars
- flavoured toys
- supplements
- treats (unless they are allergy free)
Rule 4
You may need to try 2 or 3 different types of food before you hit on one that is compatible with your pooch - that's why the trial is termed an elimination trial.
Rule 5
Its a good idea to keep a daily record or journal during the trial period. It's also useful to make a note of other relevent details for your vet such as:
- bowel movements
- exercise and activity levels
- Itching, Licking and Scratching
- urinations
Rule 6
Do not use plastic dishes to feed your pet, use ceramic, glass or stainless steel bowls.
Rule 7
Every two weeks reassess the progress your dog is making and make a note for your vet of:
- how often your pet is itching, licking and scratching
- how red your pet's ears are
- how many spots your pet has on his or her abdomen
- how many Itchy and Skin Lesions Present - particularly at the beginning of the trial
Rule 8
Tough it out and don't give up. It will take at least 6 weeks for his or her body to be cleared of previous allergens and for antibody levels to start to decrease.
Rule 9
Outdoor pets should be confined during the course of the trial to prevent them from getting other foods. This is particularly important for dogs that tend to roam the neighbourhood begging from neighbors or raiding garbage cans.
Rule 10
Your vet may recommend Glucocorticoids (Vanectyl-P or prednisone) may be needed for humane reasons early in your pet's dietary trial to control intense itching and skin lesions. It is important to note that the food trial must be continued 2-3 weeks after you have stopped giving the tablets and beyond the effects of the drugs.
Rule 11
Secondary infections with yeast or bacteria should be treated during the trial, please pay particular attention to your pooch's ears in this respect.
To summarise, it is important in an elimination food trial to do it once and do it properly. Your vet needs to know the results gained are valid in order for him or her to successfully treat your dog's food allergies or sensitivities.
And finally a tip from me. Once your best friend's food elinimation trial is over it would be a good idea to keep a few cans or Organic Pumpkin in your pantry. Pumpkin is a wonder food for dogs, because it duals as a treatment for constipation as well as for upset tummies from diarrhea.
This article and information forms part of the Carole's Doggie World Holistic Library and is presented for informational purposes only.The information is not intended to be a substitute for visits to your local vet. Instead, the content offers the reader information researched and written by Carole Curtis for www.carolesdoggieworld.com