What is hypoallergenic dog food?
At Riverwood, we are increasingly asked which food is suitable for dogs with a food allergy or intolerance. The solution? Hypoallergenic dog food. But what exactly is hypoallergenic dog food?

Definitions of hypoallergenic dog food
Great, the term hypoallergenic doesn’t have one fixed definition. The term has the following three meanings:
- Hypoallergenic dog food made with unique protein sources. These are protein sources to which only a small percentage of dogs (2%) are allergic.
- Hypoallergenic dog food made with one animal protein source. This significantly reduces the chance of an allergic reaction.
- Hypoallergenic dog food made with hydrolyzed proteins. Another tricky word! Simply put, it means the proteins are cut into very small pieces, so the body no longer recognizes them. This makes it unlikely that your dog will have an allergic reaction.
A simple meaning
The above definitions of hypoallergenic dog food have one thing in common: the food is formulated to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction. As you read above, they can do this in different ways. Hypoallergenic food is specially developed for dogs with an allergy or intolerance to certain nutrients. Therefore, this food is low in allergens, reducing the chance of a negative reaction.
A dog with food allergy or intolerance?
Want to know what the symptoms of food allergy are and which food is best to give in case of an allergy? Then read our article Help, my dog has an allergy!
We can reveal that Riverwood has hypoallergenic food. For example, the dry dog food from Riverwood are made with three unique protein sources and are completely grain- and gluten-free. This makes it unlikely that a dog will have an allergic reaction to the food.
Would you prefer food with only 1 protein source? Then try the Mono-protein canned food from Riverwood. This canned food is made with 1 animal protein source and is also completely grain-free.
Many dogs already enjoy Riverwood every day. Would you also like your dog to savor our delicious foods and are you curious which variant would suit your dog best? Answer here a few questions and order a budget-friendly trial pack right away.
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Adult dogOfferIn stockDry dog food with meat | kibble | Small Breed Goose & Duck with Quail | 2kg
Regular price €21,21Regular price€24,95Promotional price €21,21Grain-free Gluten-free Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients No artificial additivesOffer -
Adult dogSenior dogIn stockWet dog food with meat | wet food | Duck mono protein | 400 grams
Regular price €5,50Regular pricePromotional price €5,50Grain-free Gluten-free Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients No artificial additives -
Adult dogSenior dogIn stockWet food with meat | wet food | Lamb mono protein | 400 grams
Regular price €4,50Regular pricePromotional price €4,50Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients Grain-free Gluten-free No artificial additives -
Adult dogSenior dogIn stockWet food with meat | wet food | Venison mono protein | 400 grams
Regular price €5,75Regular pricePromotional price €5,75Grain-free Gluten-free Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients No artificial additives
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Hypoallergenic wet food dog
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Adult dogSenior dogIn stockWet food with meat | wet food | Lamb mono protein | 400 grams
Regular price €4,50Regular pricePromotional price €4,50Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients Grain-free Gluten-free No artificial additives -
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Regular price €5,50Regular pricePromotional price €5,50Grain-free Gluten-free Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients No artificial additives -
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Regular price €5,75Regular pricePromotional price €5,75Grain-free Gluten-free Hypoallergenic Natural ingredients No artificial additives -
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