DIET FOR PETS WITH SKIN ALLERGIES
Wild-inspired premium raw nutrition to assist pets with allergies.
The best food for a dog or cat with skin allergies is a limited-ingredient raw diet built on a single novel protein the dog has not eaten before, such as wild venison, water buffalo or emu, with no grains, fillers or artificial additives. Novel proteins give the immune system nothing familiar to react to, while raw feeding restores the omega-3 fats that keep skin and coat calm. Beef, dairy and chicken trigger most canine food reactions, so the goal is simple: remove the common trigger protein, feed clean and fresh, and give the skin time to settle.
Below we've provided our best choices to feed if your dog suffers with allergies. Start with raw green tripe and one or two other proteins choices such as Venison or Water Buffalo meat. Simply purchase, thaw and feed.
FAQs - FEEDING PETS WITH SKIN ALLERGIES
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Our mixes are designed to make getting started with raw feeding simple.
They provide an easy introduction to a variety of proteins while allowing your dog's digestive system time to adapt to a more natural diet.
These mixes are intended as a starting point, helping your dog acclimatise to different proteins and prepare the digestive tract for the next stage of feeding, including raw meaty bones and other whole-prey foods.
Once your dog is comfortably transitioned, you can begin introducing a wider variety of meats, bones, organs, fur, fish, and natural treats to build a more complete and biologically appropriate diet.
Start simple. Build naturally. Feed the way nature intended. 🐾🔥
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These premium wild-ranged proteins are naturally high in protein, highly digestible, and easy for cats to utilise. Rich in essential amino acids and packed with natural nutrition, Venison and Water Buffalo provide a species-appropriate foundation for health, vitality, muscle development, and overall wellbeing.
Perfect for kittens, adult cats, and fussy eaters looking for a more natural way to solve skin issues and allergies. After starting off with these single proteins your cat will be able to progress onto other raw items in our range.
Wild-inspired nutrition. The way nature intended. 🐾
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Many skin and allergy issues are linked to an overactive immune response to proteins a pet eats regularly. Water Buffalo and Venison are considered novel proteins, meaning most dogs and cats have had little or no previous exposure to them.
1. Novel Proteins May Reduce Food-Related Allergy Triggers
When a pet has been exposed to common proteins such as chicken, beef, lamb, or pork for years, the immune system can sometimes become sensitised to them. Switching to a novel protein like Water Buffalo or Venison may help reduce exposure to potential dietary triggers.
2. Highly Digestible Protein
Water Buffalo and Venison are lean, highly digestible meats that can be easier for some pets to process. Better digestion can help support nutrient absorption, healthy skin repair, and coat condition.
3. Rich in Skin-Supporting Nutrients
These proteins naturally contain:
- Essential amino acids for skin repair and regeneration
- Zinc to support skin integrity
- Iron and B vitamins for overall health and vitality
- Healthy fats that help maintain coat condition
4. Supports an Elimination Diet
Veterinarians often use novel proteins as part of an elimination diet when investigating food sensitivities. Feeding a single novel protein can make it easier to identify whether food is contributing to itching, licking, ear issues, or skin irritation.
5. May Reduce Inflammation Associated With Food Sensitivities
If a pet is reacting to a common dietary protein, removing that protein and replacing it with a novel alternative may help reduce symptoms such as:
- Itchy skin
- Paw licking
- Ear irritation
- Redness
- Hot spots
- Excessive scratching
Important Note
Not all skin allergies are caused by food. Environmental allergens such as grasses, pollens, dust mites, moulds, and fleas are often significant contributors. However, for pets with food sensitivities, introducing a novel protein like Water Buffalo or Venison may be a useful dietary strategy.
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Itchy Skin? Constant Paw Licking? Ear Issues?
Start with a novel protein.
Water Buffalo and Venison are wild-ranged, premium proteins that many dogs and cats have never eaten before. By removing common proteins such as chicken and beef, you may reduce dietary triggers that can contribute to skin irritation and allergies.
✔ Novel proteins
✔ Highly digestible
✔ Rich in amino acids, zinc and B vitamins
✔ Supports healthy skin and coat
✔ Ideal for elimination dietsFeed the animal, not the allergy. 🐾🔥
Primal Raw Green Tripe
Primal Raw Green Tripe – Gut, immune, and skin health support in one powerhouse organ. For Dogs & Cats
From $9.50
Primal Venison
Lean, wild-sourced venison for strength, vitality, and sensitive Dogs & Cats.
From $12.00
Primal Water Buffalo
Clean, lean protein for strength, sensitivity support, and full-body vitality.
From $15.50
what causes skin allergies
Itchy skin is not one condition. It is a symptom with a handful of common causes, and getting the cause right is what makes the difference between a dog that settles and a dog that suffers for years. Broadly, canine skin allergies fall into three buckets.
Food allergies. The immune system wrongly tags a food protein as a threat and reacts every time the dog eats it. This shows up on the skin as itching, redness, paw chewing and recurring ear infections. Food allergies build through repeated exposure, which is why a dog can eat the same food for years and then start reacting to it.
Environmental allergies. Pollen, dust mites, grasses and mould can all trigger itchy skin, often seasonally. These are actually more common than true food allergies, so they are worth ruling out with your vet.
Flea allergy dermatitis. Some dogs are so sensitive to flea saliva that a single bite sets off intense itching, usually around the rump and tail base.
Here is the key point for feeding: even when the trigger is environmental or fleas, diet still matters enormously, because a clean, anti-inflammatory diet lowers the total inflammatory load the dog is carrying. A dog already running hot on a processed diet has far less margin before the itching tips over.