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Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Help Your Dog Avoid Allergies With Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Feeding your dog minimal ingredients and unique proteins can help avoid ingredients that cause allergies.

Help Your Dog Avoid Allergies With Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Feeding your dog minimal ingredients and unique proteins can help avoid ingredients that cause allergies. Hypoallergenic recipes contain ingredients that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction. 

Choose From the Best Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Venison Dog Food: Limited Ingredient Diet Venison Entrée for Dogs
$71.88
$71.88
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Kangaroo Dog Food: Limited Ingredient Diet Kangaroo Entrée for Dogs
$71.88
$71.88
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Minimal Ingredient Rabbit Stew for Dogs
$71.99
$71.99
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Limited Ingredient Wet Bland Diet Lamb & White Rice Recipe for Dogs
$41.94
$41.94
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Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb Entrée for Dogs
$59.99
$59.99
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Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Entrée for Dogs
$51.49
$51.49
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Duck Dog Food: Limited Ingredient Diet Duck Entrée for Dogs
$59.99
$59.99
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Limited Ingredient Diet Pork Entrée for Dogs
$51.49
$51.49
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Minimal Ingredient Pork Stew for Dogs
$47.88
$47.88
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Pure Shreds Shredded Duck Entrée for Dogs
$71.88
$71.88
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Is your pet experiencing

Food Allergies

Itchy irritated skin, ears, or paws

Digestive Issues

Upset stomach, loose stools, vomiting, itchy or irritated skin , ears or paws

Picky Eating

Refusing to eat, not getting the proper nutrition, and wasting food

Common Dog Allergens

Common dog allergens like beef, chicken, dairy, eggs, soy, and wheat gluten often trigger immune responses because of frequent exposure or difficulty in digestion.

When a dog is allergic to one of these ingredients, their immune system overreacts, resulting in symptoms like itchy skin, digestive upset, or ear infections. Using hypoallergenic dog food made with limited ingredients or novel proteins helps minimize these reactions by reducing exposure to common allergens.

Common Dog Allergy Symptoms

Allergic reactions in dogs often display as:

  • Itchy skin, especially around the ears and paws
  • Chronic ear infections
  • Digestive issues like vomiting or diarrhea
  • Hair loss or hot spots
  • Excessive licking or chewing
  • Red, inflamed skin

If your dog is showing signs of irritation, it's important to determine whether the cause is a true food allergy, a food intolerance, or an environmental trigger. Food allergies typically involve an immediate immune response that causes mild itching, diarrhea, or vomiting.

On the other hand, food sensitivities can be harder to spot, as they are often delayed reactions that happen outside of the immune system. Symptoms are typically less severe than food allergies and often include cases of gas, loose stools, or digestive discomfort.

Environmental allergies typically don’t cause these gastrointestinal symptoms—they’re more likely to affect your dog’s skin, ears, or respiratory system after allergen exposure.

Regardless of the source, food-related issues can significantly affect your dog’s comfort and quality of life.

What to Consider When Buying Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Choosing the right hypoallergenic dog food goes beyond just looking for a “hypoallergenic” label. It's about understanding your dog's specific needs and selecting a recipe that avoids problematic ingredients while still providing balanced nutrition. Hypoallergenic recipes are formulated to reduce the likelihood of allergic reactions, often through the use of novel proteins or limited ingredients that help with easy digestion.

When selecting hypoallergenic dog food, consider the following:

Types of Hypoallergenic Dog Foods

There are several types of hypoallergenic dog foods available, each designed to minimize the risk of triggering allergic reactions and tailored to meet the needs of dogs with sensitive stomachs. 

Choosing the right type depends on your dog’s specific symptoms, medical history, and nutritional requirements. Consider whether your pet requires a limited  ingredient profile, a gentle formula for digestive support, or a novel protein to avoid common protein allergens.

Here’s a list of KOHA dog food recipes designed to help minimize the risk of allergic reactions:

  • Limited Ingredient Diets: These diets simplify mealtime and make it easier to identify and eliminate problem ingredients. KOHA Limited Ingredient Diets are ideal for dogs with food allergies, sensitivities, or those going through an elimination trial. Each recipe features a single animal protein and limited ingredients to reduce allergen exposure.
  • Minimal Ingredient Recipes: These moisture-rich meals focus on high-quality proteins and essential nutrients for easy digestion. KOHA Minimal Ingredient Stews combine ingredients like pumpkin, New Zealand Green Mussel, and even novel proteins, perfect for picky eaters with sensitive stomachs. KOHA Pure Shreds for Dogs is another minimal ingredient recipe that includes items like pumpkin, carrots, and spinach for digestive and immune support.
  • Bland Diets: These diets are ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs and include easily digestible ingredients like rice and pumpkin. KOHA Bland Diet Dog Food is a gentle formula that helps support digestive health while delivering complete nutrition. It’s an excellent option for dogs recovering from gastrointestinal upset or food sensitivities.

Other Considerations When Buying Hypoallergenic Dog Food

Ingredients List

When choosing hypoallergenic dog food, it's important to understand which ingredients to avoid and which ones to include for your dog’s health. Here's a list of common ingredients that may cause allergies: Corn, Dairy, Potatoes, Soy, Wheat / Gluten.

Here's a list of common ingredients that can help you avoid common allergens and support your dog’s health:

  • Novel Proteins: Venison, Kangaroo, Duck. Lamb
  • Digestive Support: Pumpkin and rice unless your dog needs a grain free diet.
  • Essential Nutrients: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and key vitamins and minerals

These ingredients support your dog's digestive health and promote a healthy immune system.

Nutritional Value

Understanding nutritional value is important when choosing allergy-friendly pet food. KOHA's hypoallergenic dog food recipes are formulated to provide complete and balanced nutrition for your pet. KOHA Limited Ingredient Recipes offer balanced nutrition by including high levels of protein and pumpkin for easy digestion. Some recipes also include New Zealand green mussel for joint support! 

These hypoallergenic recipes are also formulated to meet the AAFCO nutritional levels and are designed to be both palatable and nourishing.

Grain-Free vs. Grain-Inclusive

Grain-free recipes are great for dogs who experience skin irritation or gastrointestinal issues related to grain sensitivity (sensitivity to ingredients like wheat, corn, or rice). On the other hand, grain-inclusive recipes, like KOHA Bland Diet Dog Food, combine rice with easily digestible ingredients, making it a great option for dogs that need a gentle fiber source due to a sensitive stomach or recent digestive upset. 

Because every dog has unique dietary needs, it's important to work with your veterinarian to identify what works best for your pet. A professional can help identify underlying issues and guide you toward the most appropriate hypoallergenic solution based on your dog’s medical history, sensitivities, and overall dietary needs. 

Wet Food vs. Dry Food

When choosing between wet and dry hypoallergenic dog food, it’s important to consider your dog’s sensitivities, preferences, and health concerns. 

Wet food offers a higher moisture content, making it ideal for dogs who need added hydration, have dental issues, or are particularly picky eaters. KOHA Limited Ingredient Wet Food options are great for dogs with food sensitivities due to their moisture-rich formulas and easily digestible ingredients. 

Dry food, on the other hand, is great for added texture and easy storage. No matter your dog’s needs and preferences, KOHA offers both wet and dry hypoallergenic dog food to help support your dog’s dietary needs.

Ditch the itching, upset stomach & wasted food

Zero Junky Fillers

Avoid food allergies and obesity with recipes that eliminate the junky fillers in many “premium” foods.

Safe for Sensitive Stomachs

End the stomach upset and allergies with the right protein for your pet.

Proven with Picky Pets

Stop throwing away food (and money) with recipes pets love.

Switching to KOHA’s Hypoallergenic Dog Food is Easy

Choose Your Dog's Recipe

Selecting the right hypoallergenic dog food is essential for effectively managing your dog’s health, especially when dealing with food sensitivities or allergies. KOHA offers hypoallergenic wet dog food options such as Limited Ingredient Diets, Bland Diet Dog Food, and Novel Protein recipes, all formulated to support easy digestion and immune health. 

Choosing the right formula helps ensure your dog receives optimal nutrition while avoiding ingredients that could trigger discomfort or adverse reactions.

Slowly Transition to Hypoallergenic Dog Food

When introducing new dog food, it's important to transition gradually over five or more days. Start by mixing a small amount of the new food with your dog's current meal, gradually increasing the proportion of the hypoallergenic dog food while decreasing the old. 

This approach helps prevent digestive upset and allows your dog's stomach to adjust to their new diet.

Watch Your Dog Thrive

After transitioning to KOHA's hypoallergenic dog food, monitor your dog for symptoms like reduced itching, better digestion, and increased energy levels. Many pet parents notice positive changes within a few weeks, indicating that the new hypoallergenic diet supports their dog's well-being.

Not Sure What to Feed Your Dog?

Finding the right hypoallergenic dog food can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating various sensitivities and symptoms. KOHA makes this process easier by offering transparent recipes that align with your dog’s individual health needs. 

Whether your dog struggles with digestive issues, skin reactions, or has a history of food allergies, KOHA provides the solutions you and your dog need. Choose from Limited Ingredient Diets, gentle Bland Diets, and recipes featuring novel proteins to offer your dog nutrient-rich, hypoallergenic recipes that they’ll love to eat.

Hypoallergenic solutions for your dog

FAQs

What is the number one food allergy in dogs?+

Beef is one of the most common food allergens in dogs, largely because it’s used so frequently in commercial pet food. This repeated exposure over time can increase the likelihood of a dog developing an allergy, as the immune system begins to misidentify beef proteins and causes an adverse reaction such as stomach upset.

What does hypoallergenic mean in dog food?+

Hypoallergenic dog food is formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions, typically by excluding common allergens and using novel proteins and limited ingredients.

What ingredients should you avoid in hypoallergenic dog food?+

If you think your dog is having an allergic reaction to their food, avoid ingredients known to cause allergies in dogs, such as beef, chicken, dairy, eggs, soy, and wheat gluten. These ingredients are among the most common culprits because they are widely used in commercial dog foods and can overstimulate the immune system with repeated exposure.

Can hypoallergenic dog food help with environmental allergies?+

Hypoallergenic dog food is designed to address food-related triggers, not environmental allergies. However, a balanced hypoallergenic diet can support overall immune health, which may help dogs better cope with environmental allergens.

How long does it take for hypoallergenic dog food to work?+

It can take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks to see significant improvements in allergy symptoms after switching to a hypoallergenic diet.

Is hypoallergenic dog food safe for puppies?+

Hypoallergenic dog food can be safe for puppies, but it's essential to ensure the formula meets the nutritional requirements for growth and development. Consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes for your puppy.