10 Best Sensitive Skin Dog Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Sensitive Skin Dog Foods

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How we created this sensitive skin dog food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best sensitive skin dog food.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best sensitive skin dog foods.

Key sensitive skin dog food considerations

Limited Ingredient Formula

Novel Protein Source

Grain-Free

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12

Purina Beyond Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
1,224
$26.51Chewy Price
($0.17/oz)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.4/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.6/5
Excellent

Grain-Free

4.5/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.4/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Cod, Chicken, Fish Broth, Turkey, Liver

Special Diet

Limited Ingredient Diet, Grain-Free
2
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,480
$37.98Chewy Price
($2.93/lb)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.4/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.5/5
Great

Grain-Free

4.5/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.5/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Split Peas, Brewers Rice

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Molasses-Free, High Fiber...
3
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
13,520
$77.48Chewy Price
($2.59/lb)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.2/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.4/5
Great

Grain-Free

4.3/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.3/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Rice, Barley, Canola Meal, Oat Meal

Special Diet

High-Protein, Weight Control, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain
4
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Sensitive Skin Tender Turkey & Rice Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 12 count

Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.4/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.5/5
Great

Grain-Free

4.4/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.4/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Turkey, Carrots, Pork Liver, Rice

Special Diet

With Grain
5
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag

Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
877
$47.34Chewy Price
($2.02/lb)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.4/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.6/5
Excellent

Grain-Free

4.5/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.5/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Peas

Special Diet

Grain-Free
6
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag
Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag

Iams Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 36-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
719
$61.98Chewy Price
($1.73/lb)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.6/5
Excellent

Novel Protein Source

4.6/5
Excellent

Grain-Free

4.6/5
Excellent

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Ground Barley

Special Diet

High Fiber, With Grain
7
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
777
$74.98Chewy Price
($3.13/lb)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.2/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.3/5
Great

Grain-Free

4.2/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.4/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Salmon, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Salmon Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Limited Ingredient Diet, Chicken-Free, With Grain...
8
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

Weruva Baron's Batch Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
480
$62.99Chewy Price
($0.48/oz)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.5/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.6/5
Excellent

Grain-Free

4.5/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Paw Lickin' Chicken: Chicken (Boneless, Skinless, White Breast), Water Sufficient For Processing, Potato Starch

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Non-GMO, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural...
9
Shepherd Boy Farms Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Shepherd Boy Farms Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Shepherd Boy Farms Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Shepherd Boy Farms Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Shepherd Boy Farms Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Shepherd Boy Farms Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
20
$41.95Chewy Price
($3.00/oz)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.7/5
Excellent

Novel Protein Source

4.8/5
Excellent

Grain-Free

4.8/5
Excellent

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Bison, Bison kidneys, Bison Livers, Whole Egg, Goat Milk

Special Diet

High-Protein, Grain-Free, Natural, Raw
10
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
265
$67.99Chewy Price
($3.10/lb)
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Our ratings

Limited Ingredient Formula

4.1/5
Great

Novel Protein Source

4.1/5
Great

Grain-Free

4.2/5
Great

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

4.1/5
Great

Is this sensitive skin dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon Meal, Oatmeal, Potatoes, Whole Oats, De-Boned Salmon

Special Diet

With Grain, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, Chicken-Free...

Frequently Asked Questions about Sensitive Skin Dog Foods

What causes skin allergies in dogs?

Skin allergies in dogs can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Food Allergies: Common allergens include beef, chicken, dairy, wheat, and soy. Environmental Allergens: Pollen, mold, dust mites, and grass can irritate a dog’s skin. Flea Allergies: Flea saliva can trigger intense itching and irritation, even from a single bite. Chemical Sensitivities: Harsh shampoos, cleaning products, or other chemicals may cause skin reactions. Underlying Health Issues: Conditions like hypothyroidism or autoimmune diseases can also contribute to skin problems. Identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment, which may include dietary changes, medications, or allergen management.

What type of dog food is good for sensitive skin?

Dog food for sensitive skin should contain ingredients that support skin and coat health while avoiding common allergens. Key features to look for include: Novel Protein Sources: Salmon, duck, or lamb are often gentler for dogs with sensitivities. Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids: Ingredients like fish oil or flaxseed promote healthy skin and reduce inflammation. Limited Ingredient Diets (LID): Fewer ingredients make it easier to pinpoint and avoid potential triggers. Grain Free or Whole Grains: Depending on your dog's tolerance, these options can reduce irritation. No Artificial Additives: Avoid foods with artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives that may exacerbate sensitivities. Special formulas labeled as hypoallergenic or sensitive skin are designed to address these concerns effectively.

What are the best sensitive skin dog food brands?

Several reputable brands are known for their high quality dog food designed for sensitive skin. Some of the best include: Hill’s Science Diet: Their Sensitive Skin & Stomach formula contains omega fatty acids and high quality ingredients for skin and digestive health. Purina Pro Plan: Offers options like Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice formula, specifically designed to support sensitive skin and coat health. Royal Canin: Features veterinary diets tailored for dogs with skin issues and allergies. Blue Buffalo Basics: A limited ingredient line with novel proteins and essential nutrients for sensitive dogs. Wellness Simple: Focuses on limited ingredient recipes with no artificial additives. Natural Balance: Provides hypoallergenic, grain free, and limited ingredient options. Always consult with your veterinarian to determine the best choice for your dog’s unique needs.