Dealing with Golden Retriever’s food allergies can be frustrating! We asked 800,000 members of the Golden Retriever community on facebook the following question: “Those of you who have Golden Retrievers are allergic…. 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 Golden Retriever’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.
20 best foods for Golden Retriever dogs with allergies
I’ve been feeding my golden natural balance venison and sweet potatoes. we tried several different foods, but this one seems to be the best considering the price and how well he did it.
Author: Melee J.
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We have been doing the last 4 months with Royal Canin Hypoallergenic which has been great for our dog. Just converted back to Royal Canin Maxi Puppy, and so far, so good
Author: Lyn G.
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Switched to Purina Pro Lamb and Rice! Used to buy Apoquel for $78 a month for her allergies. Now she doesn’t need it. She doesn’t lick or bite herself and her coat is gorgeous!
Author: Jenny Carlberg A.
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Purina pro plan lamb and rice. They have a problem with chicken products. They love this dish and my sons have come and will eat our meat, so he also switched and no longer had an allergy problem with any of the four goldens.
Author: Barb L.
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Purina is a natural giver of turkey and venison when I switched her to tis, her skin was clean and her hairs grew back and her ears fell back.
Author: Carol C.
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My 9 yo Manu is allergic to beef, pork and chicken. He eats naturally balanced duck and potatoes for breakfasts and homemade duck or fish lunches and dinners like this one. He likes vegetables and fruits.
Author: Joomi C.
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My Golden has a severe food allergy and has experienced anaphylaxis due to contaminated food. One of the only foods he could eat in his senior years was Zignature. Pork and Kangaroo are the only two proteins he can eat.
Author: Nicole E.
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Nutri – Source. No potatoes, no seeds. Family owned, USA roots, great company! I’ve had beagles and Goldens on it with NO problems. Great company. Try their duck or salmon. . .you will see a BIG difference in less than a month. 100 percent guaranteed!
Author: Melissa M.
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My dog has a skin allergy and I was told to feed him a (healthy) dog food that has only one form of meat, chicken. It also has oatmeal. Since I started feeding, he has been great.
Author: Lee H.
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The taste of Wild Salmon- made a huge difference with our yellow salmon. This is grain-free, so we supplement wet foods with legumes or fresh foods. We’ve tried everything else and found this to be the best way to prevent allergies.
Author: Carrie S.
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Solid Gold Sensitive Stomach has no gluten or chicken
Author: Marilyn T.
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We only use Taste of the Wild (remember to watch out for junk food). Make a BIG difference. Be patient – it can take a long time to see all the benefits.
Author: Donna Stottlemyer B.
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Victor salmon. With the extra taurine, they lose when taking the chicken out of the mix…
Author: Randall N.
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The Science Z/D Diet. My child is allergic to everything. It helps, but he still needs injections every 2-3 months. His allergies are very serious
Author: Angel H.
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I use core essential limited components. He had diarrhea as a child and I tried this and all was well. I add some Cheerios in the morning
Author: Kelly McRae P.
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This is great for allergies and Golden’s. Also salmon contains fish oil. Unfortunately one of us is allergic to EVERYTHING!!. Even our cat..
Author: Britt C.
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Green buffalo. Works like magic on Goldens with food allergies. Can be found at Target & most pet stores. Expensive but worth it!
Author: Rhonda D.
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this is the only food my golden baby can eat..
Author: Adelin H.
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We use Lamb Wellness and Rice Dry Food and Beef Wellness or Lamb Wet Feed. Our boy is allergic to MANY things (chicken, turkey, potatoes, eggs, kelp, etc.). He seems to be doing well on this one. Also, read the ingredients EVERY time when you buy a new tonic… See more
Author: Pamala B.
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Royal Canin hydrolyzed dry and wet proteins with apoquel prescription for grass allergy itch
Author: Richard S.
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