Dealing with a Chihuahua’s food allergies can be frustrating! We asked 800,000 members of the Chihuahua community on facebook the following question: “Chihuahua owners have allergies…. What food do you use and why? “ We received hundreds of responses and summarize the top 20 here.
As always, be sure to consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your Chihuahua’s diet. iHeartDogs is reader powered so some of the links below may be affiliate links for which we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The 20 best foods for Chihuahuas with allergies
We make our own food, it’s easy to make and can be made weekly in the pressure cooker. Boneless chicken, sweet or regular potatoes, frozen vegetables,
Author: Teri De La C.
Prefer: 7
I’m allergic to grains, he eats lamb and brown rice and lamb 4 generations wet food free.
Author: Rhonda B.
Prefer: first
Our vet put in the Royal Canin Chihuahua mix but she has many other allergies so she will be vaccinated every 6 weeks and she is much healthier now.
Author: Randy L.
Prefer: 2
Zignature’s Kangaroo blend is the only thing she can eat.
Author: Nadia W.
Prefer: 0
Merrick grain free lil plate beef I added pumpkin, kefir, and warm water, mash it all up and put it in his maze bowl
Author: Stephanie Beck P.
Prefer: 0
Purina Pro Plan salmon and rice small bite.
Author: Debra Stokes A.
Prefer: first
I make food for my Lizzy. Chicken, rice, carrots, green beans and broccoli. Every three days in a small pot. Very easy. Freeze dried beef liver and chicken for snacks. She does a lot better with this diet.
Author: Nancy T.
Prefer: 0
Hills science diet, sensitive skin and stomach for small dogs
Author: Julie G.
Prefer: 4
Fresh Pet ,,,,,,,,,,,, stay away from dog food
Author: Ronda Boggess J.
Prefer: first
Iams lamb and rice that’s what the vet said to put my limb in. Most dog food has a full range of products
Author: Sharon S.
Prefer: 0
My last one had a seizure. The only things she gets are small bites of Purina and a bit of boiled chicken after each feeding. I took her down with any shot but the madness shot. I keep chemicals (like insecticides used) away from her. The last few years I had her, she didn’t have seizures.
Author: Patricia A.
Prefer: 0
Green buffalo because it will eat it and really like it.
Author: Marilyn E.
Prefer: 2
Hill’s Science Diet never had any problems. They have many options for every need.
Author: Lynn D.
Prefer: 0
Fresh Pet for small dogs; almost impossible to find something she would eat!
Author: Patricia F.
Prefer: 0
Brand Royal Canin Chihuahua with short-haired chihuahua on it, as that is the only food my young daughter will eat.
Author: Cassandra Y.
Prefer: 0
I cook chicken .. beef .. rice .. and vegetables like green beans and sweet potatoes or pumpkin. (no seasoning or salt!) a little sugar because he brings his blood sugar down quickly and I sometimes take cinnamon to reduce inflammation when his arthritis flares up) I do different combos every week. (yes he’s spoiled but it made him unable to leave Apoquel!!) 
Author: Erin G.
Prefer: 2
Diamond Naturals. Having had many dogs with food allergies over the past 20 years, diamonds are the highest quality at the best cost without any kind of allergic reaction from any of my dogs.
Author: Waylon M.
Prefer: 2
I had my son on Pedigree. It just depends on your pet and what disease they have. Good luck with your search.
Author: Laura W.
Prefer: 0
Zignature’s Little Kangaroo with a Homemade Diet
Author: Robin N.
Prefer: 0
Nature Balance Salmon n rice or potatoes. No fillers or “meals”
Author: Craig T.
Prefer: 0
