Best cat food for itchy skin and allergies

This Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hypoallergenic Dry Cat Food has hydrolysed protein broken down into components too small to cause an allergic reaction, which is what makes this food great for an allergy and intolerance elimination diet.

The blend of nutrients and ingredients has been specifically chosen to avoid any allergic reactions for cats of all ages, including kittens. It has hydrolysed soya protein and rice starch as main ingredients so you can slowly reintroduce allergens in your cat's diet to see what is the cause of their skin issues.

As with any elimination diet recipe, this food isn't designed to be fed to your kitty long term but it can be helpful for allowing you to identify any ingredients that are causing your feline friend any bother.

Hill's Science Plan Sensitive Stomach and Skin Dry Cat Food is a double whammy, supporting cats with both sensitive stomachs and sensitive skin. Hill's cat food ingredients are suggested by vets and nutritionists, using easy-to-digest proteins and prebiotics which support skin problems, too.

It's packed with Vitamin E and Omega-6 fatty acids to help your cat maintain lovely fluffy fur and healthy skin and the recipe has beet pulp added to it to make it easily digestible for better nutrient absorption and is gentle on the stomach.

One customer felt the feeding guide wasn't overall accurate as they felt like their moggy didn't have enough food based on what the packaging was suggesting. Many customers sang the praises of this food and found their kitty's hair grew back lovely after skin issues and their tummy had now settled from eating this food.

Duck is a less common source of protein so your cat may benefit from switching to a novel protein if chicken, fish or beef are causing an allergy. AATU pet food is hand-crafted in small batches and is all-natural.

This AATU 85/15 Dry Cat Food contains 85 per cent meat that's a single source of protein from free-run ducks. The other 15 per cent is AATU's 'super-8' blend of fruit and vegetables, herbs, botanicals and spices to ensure your cat is getting a whole host of antioxidants. This is a dense and nutritious dry food; 50g a day for a 4kg cat is enough to give them all the nutrition they need.

Some customers have questioned the overall value of this food but the fact it's free from additives and fillers with no nasties or grains has made it worth it for many cat owners.

AVA Veterinary Approved Optimum Health 1+ Sensitive Wet Adult Cat Food, for sensitive stomachs and skin, is one of our top choices for its hypoallergenic recipe with easily digested proteins.

A trusted brand, AVA is approved by vets. The recipe of this sensitive food is grain-free and gentle on digestion as it contains easily digestible fish protein. You'll also find tuna and fish oils inside, with the Omega 3 aiding with keeping your cat's coat and skin in tip-top condition.

There is only one flavour per pack so your kitty may soon get bored of eating the same thing at mealtimes, but reviewers have found this food has helped their cat to stop itching their skin and even the fussiest of cats enjoyed it.

There isn't a cat food that is closer to home than this Blink! Chicken Selection Variety Pack Wet Cat Food. It's made right here in the UK and all ingredients are sourced from British farms.

With natural ingredients and no cheap fillers, this is great for any sensitive cat who likes to be spoiled. It's cereal, grain and sugar-free, too.

It contains four different chicken flavoured recipes, which is great for offering your kitty variety, but not ideal if your feline friend has an allergy to chicken. Many customers have reported that their cats haven't had sickness or loose stool since switching to the food and their kitties love to gobble it all up.

Royal Canin is a leading brand in cat food products and this ROYAL CANIN Skin and Coat Veterinary Health Nutrition Cat Food has been developed with all the expertise you would expect from a brand that prides itself on the tailored recipes it greats for cats of all breeds and conditions.

The composition of ingredients features hydrolysed proteins so it's digestible without causing a reaction. Additionally, this wet cat food is specially designed to boost skin and coat health with oils, such as Omega-3 and antioxidants.

With 48 pouches included in the price, this is a great option for those who like to bulk buy their food as it should last you and your cat a while. One of the main ingredients in this food is maize, so if your kitty is allergic or sensitive to grains, you should look at another option.

This James Wellbeloved, Dry Senior Cat Food Fish will be sure to sort out your senior cat (aged 7+) who has been going off their food. Hypoallergic - ideal for sensitive cats - this mix only contains natural ingredients, with no common allergens in sight (such as beef, soya, eggs and wheat).

It's packed with nutrients to nourish your grumpy old cat who is in their senior years... from natural prebiotics to Vitamin E to Taurine. It also contains chicory extract which is great for gut health, resulting in less smelly stools.

As you would expect for a fish-flavoured food, customers have reported it does have quite a strong smell, so while it may not be a favourite with you, your kitty will LOVE it.

If your cat is prone to a sensitive tummy or finds it hard to digest rich wet food, Arden Grange Sensitive Fish and Potato Grain is a premium cat food that has been created for adult cats with particularly sensitive skin or stomachs.

As well as being suitable for sensitive skin and digestion, this food is a great choice for indoor cats with an intolerance to cereals and grains because it's made without them. It also contains 26 per cent fresh white fish and 24 per cent white fish meal so that's a good proportion of the overall food that is a protein source.

As another fishy recipe, it has a strong smell so that's something to bear in mind if you're looking for food for your cat that isn't very potent. We love that the overall size of the kibble is smaller so it's an ideal choice for smaller cats.

Blink! makes all its meals in the UK using natural ingredients and lots of premium quality meat and fish fillets. Blink! Wet Kitten Food Chicken and Fish Premium Fillets in Jelly contains no grains, salt or sugar and is full of natural ingredients and nutrients that your kitten needs for strong bones, a healthy immune system, and bright eyes.

There are four different recipes in this multipack to give your kitty variety at mealtimes, including chicken fillets, chicken and turkey, tuna and salmon and tuna fillets. Each of the four recipes contains a high amount of meat or fish, with even the lowest amount being 40 per cent and the highest being 60 per cent.

Some customers reported that their fussy kittens didn't enjoy this food and turned their noses up at it but others felt their kitties loved this food and licked their bowls clean every time. It's suitable to be fed to kittens from one month old so if you're after a food that will see them through the entirety of their kittenhood, this is a good choice.

Cat food subscriptions have become popular in recent years as they allow owners the option to order personalised food direct to their door each month. This means no sudden rush to the supermarket to grab food as you've run out.

Bella and Duke offer healthy raw cat food meals that are pet and veterinarian-approved. Designed to support your pet’s health and happiness from the inside out and is 100 per cent natural. The food will help balance their energy levels, support their digestion and immune system and keep their skin and coat looking healthy and glossy.

Customers love the convenience of this food and how the company gives you updates on the progress of your order. As it's a subscription-based food service, you'll need to make sure you give plenty of notice if you want to change/cancel your order. Some reviews on Trustpilot mention they've found small bones in their cat's food but the brand gives assurances that the food goes through multiple grinders to ensure both the meat and bones are ground to a digestible size.