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Best Dog Food for Sensitive Skin

Dry, flaky skin, constant scratching, and irritation can make your pup uncomfortable. The right diet can help nourish their skin, reduce inflammation, and promote a soft, healthy coat. Ollie’s fresh, human-grade meals are packed with skin-supporting nutrients and high-quality proteins, making them a gentle and effective choice for dogs with skin sensitivities.

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Understanding Sensitive Skin in Dogs

If your dog is constantly scratching, licking, or dealing with dry, irritated skin, they may have skin sensitivities. Diet plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin and a shiny coat, and the wrong food can make symptoms worse.


Common Signs of Sensitive Skin:

  • Dry, flaky, or rough patches

  • Redness and irritation

  • Excessive scratching, licking, or chewing paws

  • Dull or brittle coat

What Causes Skin Sensitivities In Dogs?

Many dogs develop skin issues due to:

  • Food sensitivities – Reactions to common ingredients like chicken, beef, dairy, or grains

  • Lack of essential nutrients – Deficiency in omega-3s, vitamins, and antioxidants

  • Artificial additives – Preservatives, fillers, and synthetic ingredients in processed foods


A Nutrient-Rich Diet Can Help

Switching to a fresh, high-quality diet with skin-supporting ingredients can help reduce irritation, hydrate the skin, and promote a glossy coat. Ollie’s meals are designed to be gentle on digestion while nourishing your pup from the inside out.

Dog Sensitive Skin by the Numbers

Finding the right diet for dogs with sensitive skin can be challenging. The wrong food can lead to dryness, irritation, and excessive itching, but the right nutrients can make a big difference.
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1 in 3 Dogs Experience Skin Sensitivities
Many dogs suffer from dry, itchy skin due to food sensitivities, poor nutrition, or environmental factors.
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40% of Vet Visits Involve Skin-Related Issues
Veterinarians report that nearly half of all canine skin problems can be linked to diet and nutrition.
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Omega-3 Deficiency is a Leading Cause of Dry Skin
Dogs that don’t get enough essential fatty acids often develop flaky, irritated skin and a dull coat.
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$500+ Spent Annually on Skin Treatments
Pet parents with dogs that have ongoing skin issues often spend hundreds of dollars per year on special shampoos, medications, and vet visits.
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1 in 3 Dogs Experience Skin Sensitivities
Many dogs suffer from dry, itchy skin due to food sensitivities, poor nutrition, or environmental factors.
Illustration of a vet cross symbol with a paw in the center

40% of Vet Visits Involve Skin-Related Issues
Veterinarians report that nearly half of all canine skin problems can be linked to diet and nutrition.
Illustration of fruits, veggies, and protein that are missing.

Omega-3 Deficiency is a Leading Cause of Dry Skin
Dogs that don’t get enough essential fatty acids often develop flaky, irritated skin and a dull coat.
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$500+ Spent Annually on Skin Treatments
Pet parents with dogs that have ongoing skin issues often spend hundreds of dollars per year on special shampoos, medications, and vet visits.

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How Ollie Helps Dogs With Sensitive Skin

Our fresh, human-grade meals are specially crafted to nourish sensitive skin, reduce irritation, and support a healthy coat. With high-quality ingredients and expert-formulated nutrition, Ollie is the best choice for dogs with skin sensitivities.


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HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS

We use real, whole foods and avoid artificial additives, fillers, and preservatives that can trigger skin reactions.

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NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED RECIPES

Our meals are crafted with veterinary nutritionists to include omega-3s, antioxidants, and essential vitamins for skin and coat health.

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CANINE CARE TEAM

Our nutrition-certified experts are here to help you find the best meal plan, answer questions, and support your dog’s skin health journey.

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PERSONALIZED MEAL PLANS

Take our skin health quiz, and we’ll create a customized meal plan tailored to your dog’s specific sensitivities and nutritional needs.

Ollie Has Helped Thousands of Dogs with Sensitive Skin

Dog parents everywhere have seen incredible transformations after switching to Ollie’s fresh, nutrient-rich meals. From softer coats to less itching and irritation, our carefully crafted recipes are making a real difference. With wholesome ingredients, omega-3s, and gentle proteins, Ollie provides the skin-nourishing nutrition your pup needs to feel their best.

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The hair on his ears grew back

Bane, German Shepherd
5 star rating for testimonial

Bane is the typical GSD with lots of allergies. His got so bad that his ears were losing hair! On top of that, he was underweight because getting him to eat was a dancing act. He was so picky and I had to hand-feed him to get him to eat. Now he is drooling and prancing around waiting for his food and is so happy to eat it and his coat/ears are so thick and full.

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The best food for my dog!

Bear, French Bulldog
5 star rating for testimonial

Bear is the sweetest French Bulldog who has some pretty serious food intolerances/allergies. He was suffering from hair loss, skin lesions, bad odor, lethargy, and discharge from his ears from other foods we tried to feed him. Thank goodness your turkey recipe was just perfect for him. He absolutely loves it and he is looking and feeling amazing now!

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Her wounds from scratching finally healed

Suzie, Labrador
5 star rating for testimonial

Before, Suzie would get open wounds from scratching and biting her paws. Nothing worked - cones, meds, creams, sprays. After four vet trips, they suggested maybe her cancer (removed a couple of years prior) had returned. After four days of eating Ollie, a wound she had about three months started to heal and has had NO recurrences since!

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I'm so grateful to Ollie for figuring it out for me!

Happy Boy and Summer, Swedish Calhouns
5 star rating for testimonial

My dogs had bad skin allergies and I even went to UC Davis to get them tested. They said it was an atypical allergy and couldn't figure out why. They used to vomit and get bad allergies from The Farmer's Dog and it all stopped with Ollie. Now they get so excited when I put their food down, I have to push them away so they don't eat too fast!

Our Best Recipes for Dogs with Sensitive Skin

The right food can make all the difference for dogs with dry, itchy, or irritated skin. Ollie’s fresh, human-grade recipes are packed with omega-3s, antioxidants, and essential vitamins to nourish the skin, reduce inflammation, and promote a healthy coat. Made with limited ingredients and gentle proteins, our meals are designed to be easy to digest while supporting overall skin health.

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SENSITIVE-BELLIES

Chicken Dish with Carrots

Our Chicken Dish with Carrots recipe is great for poultry-loving pups who appreciate classic flavors and gentle white-meat proteins. Chicken, carrots, and rice are a gentle, yet satisfying combination for dogs with sensitive stomachs, or picky palates.

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VITAMIN-RICH

Beef Dish with Sweet Potatoes

This recipe combines hearty, flavorful prime-cut beef with bright orange sweet potatoes for a satisfying stick-to-their-ribs dining experience. High in protein and fiber, this makes it a popular choice for pups of all ages.

ALLERGY-FRIENDLY

Turkey Dish with Blueberries

A great protein for dogs with sensitive stomachs or digestive issues, which can be the cause of picky eating. Added blueberries, carrots, and kale deliver a powerful punch of immune-boosting antioxidants and flavor.

NOVEL PROTEIN

Pork Dish with Apples

Pork is a nontraditional protein for dogs, which makes it ideal for picky pups that are prone to allergies to common proteins. This lean white meat is accompanied by fresh apples, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes for healthy, gut-soothing fiber.

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Our Fresh Food Supports
Healthy Skin & a Shiny Coat

Ollie’s fresh, meat-first recipes are made with omega-rich proteins, real vegetables, and skin-nourishing nutrients to help soothe irritation and promote a soft, healthy coat. With wholesome ingredients and no artificial fillers, our meals are designed to keep your pup looking and feeling their best.

FAQs About Food & Sensitive Skin in Dogs

Learn more about Ollie & how the right dog food supports skin health

What causes sensitive skin in dogs?

What ingredients should I look for in dog food for sensitive skin?

Can food allergies cause skin problems in dogs?

How long does it take to see improvements in my dog’s skin after switching to Ollie?

What makes Ollie’s recipes good for dogs with skin sensitivities?

Does Ollie offer grain-free options for dogs with sensitive skin?

Can a fresh food diet help improve my dog’s coat and skin?