Simpsons dog food for allergies
Simpsons builds several of its recipes around a single named protein and a shorter, simpler ingredient list, which is the general approach used across the sensitive-diet part of the dog food market. It isn't a guaranteed fix for every allergy, since the right food depends on what your own dog actually reacts to, but it's a reasonable starting point if you're narrowing down a suspected food sensitivity.
What makes a food suitable for a sensitive dog
A single-protein recipe — one named meat source rather than a blend of several — makes it easier to work out what a dog does and doesn't react to, because there are fewer variables to consider if a reaction happens. Simpsons' sensitive lines lean on this approach, typically built around salmon, duck or lamb rather than a generic multi-protein mix.
A shorter ingredient list generally, rather than any single miracle ingredient, is what tends to help here. Fewer components means fewer possible triggers, which is genuinely useful when you're trying to identify a specific sensitivity rather than guessing.
What we stock
The range we carry includes sensitive dry food formulas across salmon, lamb and duck for adult dogs, plus a puppy sensitive salmon recipe for younger dogs already showing signs of an issue. What's shown in the grid above is our current range rather than every recipe Simpsons produces.
If you're moving a dog onto one of these recipes because of a suspected allergy, do it gradually over a week or more rather than swapping straight over, and keep a note of how their skin, coat and stools respond so you have something concrete to discuss with your vet.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Simpsons Puppy Sensitive Salmon Potato
Grain-free salmon and potato puppy food, suitable for large breeds to 18 months
From£17.09
Simpsons Dog 80 20 Meat Fish
A grain-free dry food with five named meat and fish sources, for adult and senior dogs
From£20.35
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Lamb Potato
A grain-free lamb and potato dry food for dogs with sensitive skin or digestion
From£17.05
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Duck Potato
Grain-free duck and potato food for dogs with sensitive skin or digestion
From£18.95
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Salmon Potato
Grain-free dry dog food for sensitive digestion, built on at least 45% salmon
From£16.95
Simpsons Puppy Chicken Rice
Chicken and brown rice puppy food, suitable from weaning through to adulthood
From£15.65
Simpsons Dog Chicken Rice
Adult dry dog food with chicken, brown rice and joint-support actives built in
From£14.75
Simpsons Dog 80/20 Fish
Grain-free dry dog food built around 80% fish, with 20% fruit, veg and botanicals
£89.95
Simpsons Dog Sensitive Chicken Potato
A grain-free chicken and potato dry food for dogs with sensitive skin or digestion
From£16.95
Simpsons Dog Lamb & Brown Rice
Complete dry food for adult dogs with lamb and brown rice, and a built-in joint-care package
£59.55
Simpsons Senior Light Chicken & Brown Rice
A lower-oil chicken and brown rice food for senior, overweight or less active dogs
£62.65
Alpha Sensitive Salmon & Rice
A salmon and rice dry food for adult dogs with sensitive digestions, made without wheat gluten, soya or dairy.
£49.00
Common questions
- Will Simpsons dog food cure my dog's allergy?
- No single food cures an allergy — a single-protein, simpler recipe can help you identify and manage a known food sensitivity, but a genuine allergy needs proper investigation by your vet to confirm what's actually causing it. Diet is one part of managing it, not a standalone fix.
- How do I know if my dog has a food allergy?
- Common signs include persistent itching, skin irritation, ear infections or digestive upset that doesn't resolve, but these can also point to other causes, so a vet visit is the right first step rather than guessing and changing foods repeatedly.
- How long does it take to see if a new food is helping?
- Most vets suggest an elimination trial of several weeks on a single, unchanged diet before judging whether it's made a difference, since skin and digestive symptoms can take time to settle even on the right food. Your vet can advise on the right timeframe for your dog's specific situation.
- Can puppies eat Simpsons sensitive food?
- Yes, Simpsons makes a sensitive puppy recipe alongside its adult range, formulated for growth rather than adapted from an adult food. As with any puppy food, follow the feeding guide for their current weight and check in with your vet if you have concerns.
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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.