Best Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs in Australia
Single-protein and limited-ingredient foods for dogs with sensitive tummies, ranked on nutrition, ingredient quality and how honest the label is. Prime100, ZIWI Peak and Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach lead our list.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
A sensitive or upset stomach can have medical causes. Always speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet, especially with ongoing digestive issues, puppies, seniors or dogs with health conditions. Our scores reflect value, ingredients and how transparent the label is, not a clinical diagnosis.
What is the best dog food for sensitive stomachs in Australia?
Our top picks
Fewer ingredients, fewer variables.
For a dog with a sensitive stomach, a single named protein and a short ingredient list cut down the number of variables, which makes it so much easier to spot what your dog reacts to. That's the thinking behind elimination feeding, and why our top picks lean on limited-ingredient formulas.
Sensitive-stomach picks compared
What to look for
Single named protein
One clearly named animal protein (kangaroo or lamb, say) makes sensitivities far easier to manage.
Limited ingredient
A short, honest ingredient list keeps the variables down for a sensitive dog.
No unnecessary fillers
Steer clear of artificial colours and flavours and low-quality bulking fillers.
Complete & balanced
Check the food is complete and balanced for your dog's life stage.
Clear feeding guide
A clear feeding guide helps you get the portion right, and makes the switch-over easier too.
Vet input first
For ongoing issues, pick the food with your vet rather than from a list alone.
Products to compare carefully
Cost / day
$4.40
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.20
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$11/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Kangaroo
Protein
11%
Outstanding for sensitive stomachs — but rolls are a premium per-serve cost.
Cost / day
$3.20
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.60
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.88/kg
8kg bag
First ingredient
Kangaroo
Protein
25%
Cheaper per kg than the rolls for single-protein feeding; still a premium tier.
Cost / day
$7.90
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.95
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$79/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb
Protein
38%
Best-in-class ingredients; cost per day is high, so often best on smaller dogs.
Cost / day
$7.50
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.75
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$75/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Beef
Protein
36%
Same premium quality; compare per-day cost before committing for a large dog.
Cost / day
$2.90
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.45
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$12.42/kg
12kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
22%
A solid non-prescription sensitive-stomach option; Prime100 is our value-led alternative.
Cost / day
$27.29
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$13.65
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$90.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Beef
Protein
0%
ZIWI Peak's Air-Dried Beef is a 96% meat, organ, bone and green-mussel recipe that earns 84/100, and its standout is genuine raw-style nutrition you can scoop from a bag with no defrosting. The gentle air-drying keeps protein high and carbs very low, which is what lifts it above most premium dry foods.
Cost / day
$23.15
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$11.58
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$77.18/kg
2.5kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb
Protein
0%
The Air-Dried Lamb Recipe is a 96% grass-fed lamb, organ and bone formula scoring 83/100, and its standout is being a clean, single red-meat protein for dogs that don't suit chicken or beef. Buying the 2.5kg size brings the per-meal cost down for households feeding it daily.
Cost / day
$33.67
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$16.84
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$112.22/kg
0.454kg bag
First ingredient
Free-range chicken
Protein
0%
ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Chicken is a 96% free-range chicken, organ and bone recipe at 82/100, and its standout is being an approachable, palatable poultry option in a try-it-first 454g bag. It's an easy entry point for owners curious about air-dried feeding.
Cost / day
$25.79
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$12.90
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$85.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Venison
Protein
0%
The Air-Dried Venison Recipe is ZIWI's premium 96% novel-protein formula scoring 85/100, and its standout is a single, less-common protein that's genuinely useful for dogs on elimination or rotation diets. It's the range-topper on both nutrition focus and price.
Cost / day
$10.29
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$5.15
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$34.29/kg
2.04kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb
Protein
0%
ZIWI Peak's Canned Wet Lamb is a 91% meat, organ and tripe recipe at 81/100, and its standout is high-moisture, grain-free nutrition that's gentle for dogs who struggle with dry textures. The 12 x 170g carton makes it practical as an everyday wet meal.
Cost / day
$39.61
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$19.81
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$132.05/kg
0.454kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb tripe
Protein
0%
The Air-Dried Tripe & Lamb Recipe is a green-tripe-forward 96% meat formula at 80/100, and its standout is a digestion-friendly, strongly-scented recipe that tempts even reluctant eaters. It's a niche pick that fussy dogs often love.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$152.35/kg
0.085kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb
Protein
0%
ZIWI Peak Good Dog Rewards in Lamb are 98% meat, tripe and green-mussel air-dried treats scoring 82/100, and their standout is being bite-sized, single-protein rewards clean enough to suit training and sensitive dogs. They're an easy add-on for any ZIWI feeder.
Cost / day
$30.48
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$15.24
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$101.58/kg
0.6kg bag
First ingredient
Australian kangaroo (whole meat & selected organs)
Protein
0%
A single-protein air-dried diet built around novel-protein Australian kangaroo, scoring 82/100 and one of the strongest picks in the Prime100 range. The standout is its genuine novel-protein elimination-diet credentials paired with a clean, grain-free recipe.
Cost / day
$29.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$14.99
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$99.92/kg
0.6kg bag
First ingredient
Australian duck
Protein
0%
A grain-free, single-protein air-dried diet led by Australian duck with sweet potato, scoring 80/100. The standout is an approachable alternative protein for dogs that don't suit the more exotic kangaroo or venison options.
Cost / day
$26.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$13.49
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$89.92/kg
0.6kg bag
First ingredient
Australian lamb
Protein
0%
A single-protein puppy air-dried diet built on Australian lamb with apple and blueberry, scoring 79/100. The standout is a gentle, limited-ingredient recipe formulated specifically for growing puppies rather than a one-size-fits-all formula.
Cost / day
$21.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$10.99
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$73.25/kg
0.6kg bag
First ingredient
Australian chicken
Protein
0%
The most affordable air-dried recipe in the range, led by Australian chicken with brown rice, scoring 77/100. The standout is being the value entry point into Prime100's air-dried line and the only variety that includes a wholesome grain.
Cost / day
$28.48
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$14.24
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$94.92/kg
0.6kg bag
First ingredient
Australian wild boar
Protein
0%
A genuinely novel single-protein air-dried diet built on wild boar with pumpkin, scoring 80/100. The standout is a rarely-seen protein that gives sensitive dogs another true elimination-diet option beyond kangaroo and venison.
Cost / day
$5.89
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.95
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$19.63/kg
0.354kg bag
First ingredient
Australian beef
Protein
0%
A single-protein slow-cooked wet meal of Australian beef and carrot, scoring 79/100. The standout is added glucosamine and chondroitin in a grain-free wet format that suits adult and senior dogs, including giant breeds.
Cost / day
$3.59
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.80
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$11.97/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Australian turkey
Protein
0%
A single-protein chilled fresh roll of Australian turkey with flaxseed, scoring 78/100. The standout is a gently steam-cooked, fridge-fresh format with naturally occurring omega fatty acids from flaxseed for skin and coat.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$109.50/kg
0.1kg bag
First ingredient
100% Australian turkey
Protein
0%
A single-ingredient Australian turkey fillet treat, scoring 76/100, best given occasionally rather than as a meal. The standout is a clean, limited-ingredient reward made from 100% Australian turkey with nothing artificial.
Frequently asked questions
If you want single-protein, limited-ingredient feeding, Prime100 is the one that stands out for us. ZIWI Peak is excellent on ingredient quality, with single-protein air-dried options, and Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach is a solid non-prescription, science-led choice. Which one's right comes down to your dog, your budget and what your vet advises.
Look for a single, named animal protein, a short and honest ingredient list, no unnecessary fillers or artificial colours, and a clear complete-and-balanced statement. Single-protein diets make it much easier to work out what your dog gets on with, which is exactly why they suit elimination feeding.
They usually come hand in hand. A single-protein, limited-ingredient diet cuts down the number of variables, which really helps with food sensitivities and elimination trials. Prime100's single-protein rolls and dry ranges are built around exactly that idea.
Not always — plenty of dogs do really well on a good single-protein or limited-ingredient food. But ongoing digestive trouble can have medical causes, and some dogs genuinely need a therapeutic prescription diet. That's exactly the kind of call to make with your vet, not from a comparison page.
No, and this one really matters with sensitive stomachs. Pet Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Digestive problems can be a sign of an underlying condition, so always speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet.