Best Raw Food for Dogs with Sensitive Stomachs

If your dog has loose stools, itchy skin, ear issues or a fussy tummy, diet is often the culprit. Raw feeding — done right — is one of the most effective ways to settle a sensitive dog, because you control exactly what goes in the bowl. Here's how to choose the best raw food for a sensitive stomach.

Why raw suits sensitive dogs

• Simple ingredients: no artificial colours, fillers or mystery meals
• High digestibility: less undigested food to irritate the gut
• Single proteins: easy to pinpoint and avoid triggers
• Natural moisture: gentler on digestion than dry biscuits

Start with a single, novel protein

The golden rule for sensitive dogs: feed one protein at a time, ideally one your dog hasn't eaten much before. Kangaroo is a standout — lean, novel and easy to digest (shop kangaroo). Fish and salmon add skin- and coat-loving omega-3s (shop salmon & fish). Explore the logic in novel & single-protein diets.

Our picks for sensitive dogs

Browse the curated sensitive stomach & skin range — single-protein raw, gentle recipes and skin-support formulas from brands like Big Dog, Hill's and Black Hawk.

Support the gut while you transition

Move slowly — follow the 7-day transition plan, or stretch it to two weeks for very sensitive dogs. A probiotic can help; see our gut health & digestive range.

An elimination approach that works

1. Pick one novel single protein and feed only that for 6–8 weeks.
2. Watch skin, ears, stools and energy.
3. Once settled, reintroduce proteins one at a time to identify triggers.

When to see your vet

Diet helps many sensitive dogs, but persistent vomiting, blood in stool, or severe itching needs veterinary advice — there may be an underlying issue beyond food.

Give your dog's tummy a break

Start with the sensitive stomach range or a single-protein kangaroo option, delivered frozen across Melbourne. For the full picture, read the complete Melbourne raw feeding guide.