Looking for the best hypoallergenic dog treats for your pup with a sensitive tummy?
We’ve shared oodles of homemade hypoallergenic treat recipes, but sometimes you just want to buy something ready-to-go.
So below, we’ll look at my top 7 picks that I buy for my own sensitive dog.
Let’s check them out!
Top Pick
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What to Look for in Hypoallergenic Dog Treats
Really quickly, let’s just go over what I look for when shopping for hypoallergenic dog treats for my girl.
That way, you know we’re on the same page and looking for the same things.
All of her treats must meet ALL the following criteria:
Made in the USA OR a country with stricter standards
Iceland would be a good example, as they have very strict rules governing all of their animal products. Canada is also a safe choice.
China- no, never. For things like beds and dog houses, maybe, but not for things my dog ingests.
Limited ingredients, no junky fillers
The more ingredients and fillers a treat has, the greater the risk of an allergic reaction.
That’s just basic math, which even I can do!
So, I take the “less is more” approach to the ingredients label.
The right ingredients for my dog
For this one, you really need to know your pup’s needs and determine the “right” ingredients for them.
Your dog may not handle chicken well. Some don’t tolerate grains. While rare, some are even allergic to peanut butter!
I suggest keeping a list handy while you browse, especially if it’s a long list (my brother’s dog is allergic to almost everything!).
A trusted brand
I’m willing to try something new if the ingredients are right and I get a good “vibe” from the brand.
However, for the most part, I stick with the known versus the unknown.
I have a fairly large list of brands that I trust, so I really don’t have a reason to veer off into unknown territory.
Good recent reviews
I base a lot of my buying decisions on the overall impression that I get from the brand’s descriptions.
Reviews are tricky because everyone has a different opinion (I say that as I sit here writing reviews, I know).
I do use them, however, to find out if anything has changed since my last purchase.
For example, if recent reviews are all 1 or 2 stars when they used to be 4-5, it makes me think the recipe changed.
I consider other options until I can investigate further.
Okay, now that we covered that, let’s look at my favorite hypoallergenic dog treats.
Best Hypoallergenic Dog Treats
All of these options average 4 stars and up on Chewy and/or Amazon.
I tried to include a good variety for dogs with different types of allergies.
I can’t guarantee that every single one is right for YOUR dog’s needs.
So, PLEASE talk to your vet if you suspect food allergies, and make sure you read the ingredients labels carefully.
1. Pawstruck Yak Cheese Crackers
Pawstruck’s Yak Cheese Crackers aren’t just first up on my list, they’re actually my #1 pick overall! Let’s find out why.
Ingredients:
Yak Milk, Cow Milk, Lime Juice, and a small amount of salt
Pros:
- Limited Ingredients
- Cheese is not a common dog allergen
- 100 percent natural
- No artificial ingredients or preservatives
- High in protein
Cons:
- They don’t take as long to chew as thicker yak cheese treats (which Pawstruck also sells)
- Some picky dogs may not like them. Side note: Freya doesn’t really go crazy for most Yak Cheese treats, but she did love these!
Recommendation
If you’re looking for a chew that will keep your dog busy for a long time, you may be better off going with the thicker yak cheese treats. However, if you want something that will keep a large dog busy for about 5 minutes or a yak cheese chew that’s not so tough on the teeth, these are amazing.
These Himalayan dog chews are 100 percent natural, containing no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, no gluten or grain, and no odor.
2. Raw Paws Freeze Dried Lamb Lung Dog Treats
Raw Paws Freeze Dried Lamb Lung Dog Treats are another fabulous option for those who want a single-ingredient treat with a relatively novel ingredient.
Ingredients:
Lamb lung. That’s it!
Pros
- Single-ingredient.
- Made in the USA
- Responsibly sourced
- No grains added sugar, added fat, artificial flavors, or preservatives.
Cons
- A bit pricey
- High in calories (78 per ounce)
Recommendation
While they’re a smidge on the pricey side for dog treats, Raw Paws offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So, if your dog doesn’t like them, you’re not out $20+.
3. Full Moon All Natural Human Grade Dog Treats
Full Moon Human-Grade treats are, as the name implies, made with human-grade ingredients.
Ingredients:
Chicken, Organic Cane Sugar, Vinegar, Rosemary Extract.
Pros
- Just 4 human-grade ingredients
- Made without fillers like glycerin
- Grain-free treats, no corn, wheat, or soy for dogs with sensitivities.
- Made in the USA.
- Affordable
Cons
- Contains sugar
Recommendation
Full Moon makes a wide variety of human-grade treats, many of which are perfect for dogs with allergies.
I like these (or rather, Freya does) because they have a great jerky texture that really satisfies her urge to chew.
They’re fairly affordable for a limited ingredient jerky, too!
I’d definitely recommend giving them a try if your dog isn’t allergic to chicken.
If she (or he) is, perhaps try their Pork recipe.
4. PureBites Chicken Breast Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats
Pure Bites are always a huge hit with both my cats and my dogs.
Since both contain the exact same ingredients, I can buy one bag for them to share, which is fantastic budget-wise.
Let’s check them out!
Ingredients:
100% Pure USA Sourced & Made Human Grade Chicken Breast
Pros
- Single-ingredient – human-grade chicken
- Freeze drying preserves nutrition
- Just 3 calories per treat
- Made in the USA with no added preservatives.
Cons
- Expensive
Recommendation
I used to buy these for my cat until I found out just how much Freya loves them, too.
The brand has been around for quite a while. I remember buying them for my diabetic cat over a decade ago.
I love that each treat only has 3 calories.
That makes them perfect for Freya’s nightly puzzle training game since I need 6 pieces total for it.
While they’re pricey, if you use them in moderation, a bag does go a long way.
So, it’s still a good overall value for the price.
5. Nature’s Gnaws Bully Sticks*
I am really apprehensive about including bully sticks, as they are technically a beef product.
However, not all dogs are allergic to beef, and they are single-ingredient treats, so I’m including them, but with caveats (see recommendations).
I chose this brand because their most recent reviews surpass Best Bully Sticks (who used to be #1).
Ingredients:
100% Beef Pizzle (aka bull penis).
Pros
- Single-ingredient.
- Good rawhide alternative.
- Made in the USA
- Contains no added hormones, preservatives, or chemicals.
- Digestible
Cons
- Made from beef.
- Expensive (all bully sticks are, as bulls only have so many winky-dinks to go around, after all)
- May be too thin for large dogs
Recommendation
Let’s talk caveats, shall we?
First, if your dog is sensitive to beef, this is obviously not a good choice.
Second, even if your dog isn’t sensitive to beef, bully sticks can be rough on super dainty tummies.
Last, but so very far from least, you MUST supervise your dog with any hard chew like this.
When it gets too small, take it away. Otherwise, it becomes a choking hazard.
So, if you’re looking for a treat that you can leave in a crate when you go to work, this may not be the best option.
However, if your dog isn’t allergic to beef AND you can watch him eat it, then bully sticks can be a fantastic hypoallergenic dog treat.
6. Jiminy’s Cricket Protein Peanut Butter & Blueberry Cricket Cookie Treats
I haven’t actually Jiminy’s Cricket treats yet, but I’m super intrigued by them!
They come highly recommend by friends as well as other reviewers.
Ingredients:
Peanut Butter, Crickets, Flax Seed, Lentils, Blueberries, Molasses, Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Buffered Distilled White Vinegar, Mixed Tocopherols (a source of Vitamin E), Rosemary Extract.
Pros
- Super novel ingredient (crickets), so dogs are highly unlikely to be allergic.
- Crickets are used by vets in an elimination diet.
- High in protein.
- Grain-free, gluten-free, corn-free, glycerin-free, no antibiotics, or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
- Cricket protein is very eco-friendly and more humane than other protein sources overall.
- Made in the USA.
Cons
- Not all dogs like them.
- You have to get past the “ick” factor of feeding your dog bugs.
Recommendation
The biggest issue is your own (or my own, maybe you’re not as squeamish as me).
You really have to get past the whole “I’m feeding my dog bugs” thing!
The only other problem is that some dogs just don’t like them, but that can happen with any treat.
Overall, these are pretty neat!
Most allergies come from over-feeding our dogs the same thing over and over, and not many of us are giving them crickets, so it’s highly unlikely that you’ll run into allergy problems.
7. A BETTER TREAT – Freeze Dried Salmon Dog Treats
Last, but not least, if your vet recommends sticking with fish, this is a fantastic option.
Pros
- Made with low-fat Wild Caught Salmon
- Non-greasy
- Rich source of fatty acids like Omega 3, Omega 6
- Made in the USA
- Affordable compared to similar treats
Cons
- Salmon is sourced in New Zealand. However, NZ actually has better laws regarding pet food than we do in the US, so it’s not a big deal.
Recommendation
If your pup loves salmon, you can’t go wrong with this one. My dog loves freeze-dried Salmon, but many of the brands we tried in the past were just too expensive to keep buying. Let’s get real, not everyone has $25 to spend on hypoallergenic dog treats, especially when we’re already spending $50+ for good hypoallergenic dog food. While these aren’t cheap, they’re definitely a bit more affordable overall than what I was paying before.
Final Recommendation
First, I originally planned on a top ten hypoallergenic dog treats list but I was struggling to find options that I felt truly comfortable recommending as hypoallergenic dog treats.
Too many that call themselves “limited ingredient diet” treats have an ingredient list longer than my arm!
So, I really honed in on those I would feed (or do feed, in all but one case) my own girl.
My favorite is still my first pick, but any of the top 4 are fantastic.
The bottom three are great, too, but I’d start at the top, personally.
Again, please talk to your vet if you have any doubt about the ingredients, though!
These Himalayan dog chews are 100 percent natural, containing no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, no gluten or grain, and no odor.
