Skin and food sensitivities in dogs 

Precise, veterinarian-recommended nutrition for dogs with allergies or skin issues. 
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Visible differences in your dog’s skin

Itching and scratching. Scooting and sneezing. Food sensitivities or environmental allergies can leave your dog distressed.

All you want is to help soothe their skin. That’s why your veterinarian might recommend a novel protein or hydrolyzed protein diet. 

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Transitioning your pet to a new food

We recommend at least a seven-day transition when starting a new diet.

Dogs and especially cats may reject a new food if it is not introduced slowly by transitioning over a period of 7 – 10 days. To effectively transition your dog to a new formula, we suggest slowly mixing the new food in with the existing food in gradually increasing amounts.

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Introducing new updates to the Royal Canin Dermatology Diets

Royal Canin is updating the dermatology diets by enhancing the packaging and improve palatability and digestibility.

We are also excited to introduce a new diet, Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie dry, for dogs who have food allergies and a tendency to gain weight.

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Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie Dry Dog Food

Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie Dry Dog Food

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Canine Selected Protein PD Loaf Canned Dog Food

Canine Selected Protein PD Loaf Canned Dog Food

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Canine Selected Protein PD Dry Dog Food

Canine Selected Protein PD Dry Dog Food

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Hydrolyzed Protein Canine Treats

Hydrolyzed Protein Canine Treats

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Canine Skin Support Dry Dog Food

Canine Skin Support Dry Dog Food

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Coat Care Canned Dog Food

Coat Care Canned Dog Food

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Canine Anallergenic™ Dry Dog Food

Canine Anallergenic™ Dry Dog Food

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Canine Hydrolyzed Protein HP Dry Dog Food

Canine Hydrolyzed Protein HP Dry Dog Food

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Canine Hypoallergenic Hydrolyzed Protein Small Dog Dry Dog Food

Canine Hypoallergenic Hydrolyzed Protein Small Dog Dry Dog Food

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Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

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Medium Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Medium Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

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Large Sensitive Skin Dry Dog Food

Large Sensitive Skin Dry Dog Food

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Coat Care Pouch Dog Food

Coat Care Pouch Dog Food

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Sensitive Skin Care Pouch Dog Food

Sensitive Skin Care Pouch Dog Food

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