Pro Plan for dogs with allergies
Purina Pro Plan's Sensitive Skin formulas are the part of the range built specifically around a single named protein and ingredients chosen to reduce the chance of a skin reaction, which is the practical approach worth looking at for a dog showing signs of a food-related skin allergy — persistent itching, redness, or ear problems that keep recurring — rather than switching food on a hunch.
What 'Sensitive Skin' actually means in this range
These formulas are built around a single named protein, such as salmon, and formulated to reduce some of the common dietary triggers associated with skin reactions in dogs, rather than being a mixed-protein everyday formula.
They are generally aimed at dogs showing skin-related signs specifically, though skin and digestive sensitivities often overlap in practice, and a dog with one can show signs of the other too. The single-protein structure is also what makes this type of formula useful during an elimination trial, since it limits the number of variables changing between one food and the next.
What we stock, and how to choose
Our range includes formulas across dog and cat lines and different adult breed sizes within the Sensitive Skin range, so choosing between them comes down to your pet's species, size and life stage.
Identifying a true food allergy properly requires a proper elimination process worked through with a vet, not simply switching foods and hoping for the best, so treat a Sensitive Skin formula as a starting point to discuss with a vet rather than a diagnosis in itself. Keeping your dog on whichever recipe you choose for several consistent weeks, rather than switching again at the first sign of a slow result, gives a much clearer picture of whether it is genuinely helping.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Harringtons Adult Dog Salmon & Potato
Complete salmon and potato dry dog food with 21% protein in a 1.7KG bag
£6.25
Common questions
- How do I know if my dog's allergy is caused by food?
- A true food allergy is confirmed through a proper elimination trial worked through with a vet, rather than by symptoms alone, since environmental allergies can look very similar. A vet can help you work out which is more likely before committing to a specific food.
- How long does it take to see a difference after switching food?
- It can take several weeks of consistent feeding to judge whether a new formula has genuinely helped a skin issue, since skin conditions often improve gradually rather than suddenly. Switching foods again too quickly can make it harder to tell what's working.
- Does Pro Plan Sensitive Skin help with environmental allergies too?
- It's formulated primarily to reduce dietary triggers rather than address environmental allergens like pollen or dust mites. A dog with an environmental allergy alongside a food sensitivity may still need additional management from a vet.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.