Best Dog Food for Allergies in New Jersey (Expert Pet Nutrition Advice)

Dog allergies are one of the most common concerns we see at Garden State Pet Center in Audubon, NJ. From itchy skin and ear infections to chronic digestive upset, food sensitivities can dramatically affect your dog’s quality of life. The good news? The right diet can make a huge difference.

If these symptoms sound familiar, food sensitivities may be the cause.

Most food allergies are triggered by overexposure to common proteins, such as:

Many grocery store kibbles rely heavily on these ingredients, which can overwhelm sensitive immune systems over time.

We often recommend novel or limited-ingredient proteins, including:

These proteins are less commonly fed and easier for sensitive dogs to tolerate.

Top Dog Food Recommendations for Allergies

Here are some of the best options we carry that are especially suited for dogs with sensitivities:

🐾 Petcurean GO Solutions

Balanced, easily digested nutrition with real meat proteins. Designed to be gentle on sensitive stomachs without sacrificing complete nutrition.

🌿 Farmina Quinoa Skin & Coat

Formulated to support healthy skin and coat with novel proteins and omega-rich nutrition — ideal for itchy, dry skin conditions.

🥩 FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet (LID)

True limited-ingredient formula with minimal proteins and no unnecessary fillers — great for confirmed sensitivities.

🐟 NutriSource Pure Vita

Meat-first recipe that’s gentle on digestion while still delivering key amino acids and omega fatty acids for skin and coat health.

Quality Raw & Minimally Processed Options

These brands specialize in freeze-dried, raw, or gently cooked nutrition, which many allergy-prone dogs tolerate better:

🐶 SmallBatch

Freeze-dried raw, Gently Cooked & Frozen Raw recipes with high-quality proteins and limited botanicals — great for sensitive digestion and natural nutrition.

🍃 Green Juju

Low-temperature dried or freeze-dried and frozen raw meals that preserve enzymes and nutrients — excellent as complete diets or toppers.

🥩 Tucker’s Raw

Freeze-dried raw and Frozen Raw with great texture and protein diversity — perfect for dogs that need novel proteins or are picky eaters.

🐾 Vital Essentials

Freeze-dried & Frozen raw that mirrors natural prey nutrition — excellent for digestion, skin health, and immune function.

🐑 Raised Right

Gently Cooked and air-dried raw diets with responsibly sourced meats that support healthy digestion and overall vitality.

🐇 OC Raw

High-protein, minimally processed raw recipes with simple, transparent ingredients.

🥚 Solutions Raw

Frozen raw meals and mixers designed for sensitive dogs who benefit from gentle processing.

Highly processed foods can worsen inflammation. Look for diets that are:

At Garden State Pet Center, we frequently recommend:

Our team includes Certified Pet Nutrition expertise, so we tailor recommendations to your dog — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Always transition over 7–10 days to avoid digestive upset:

75% old food / 25% new

50% / 50%

25% / 75%

100% new food

If your dog is struggling with allergies, stop by Garden State Pet Center in Audubon, NJ. We’ll help you find the right food — without guesswork.

Local pickup and nationwide shipping available.