4.2(699)Amazon rating$47.761,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Natural Balance's Limited Ingredient salmon and sweet potato canned food is built for dogs with food sensitivities, and its 4.2 star average across 699 reviews reflects a smaller but generally satisfied following.
Adult dogs with sensitive stomachs or skin issues who do better on a limited, grain-free ingredient list built around a single named protein like salmon.
Skip if
Your dog does fine on standard chicken or beef recipes, since this formula's main appeal is the simplified, allergy-conscious ingredient list, not extra features.
Form Pellet
Flavor Sweet Potato & Salmon
Benefits Supports Skin Health, Aids Digestion, And Provides Balanced Nutrition.
Best for Heart Care, Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Stomach, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size Medium
Weight 9.8 Pounds
Priced 72% above the category median ($27.84 across 97 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 699 owner ratings
Popularity1.4/5
699 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 12-pack of 13 oz cans is Natural Balance's Limited Ingredient Diet wet food, built around a Sweet Potato & Salmon recipe for adult dogs. It's labeled grain-free and corn-free, and Natural Balance markets it specifically toward dogs with sensitive skin or sensitive stomachs.", "The label also flags heart care and general skin and coat health as benefits, alongside the core limited-ingredient, sensitive-stomach positioning. Because it uses a single named protein source rather than a long list of meats and fillers, it's the kind of recipe often suggested when narrowing down a food allergy or intolerance.", "At $47.76 for 12 cans, it's priced above most mainstream canned foods, which tracks with the limited-ingredient, specialty-diet category. Its 4.2 star average across 699 reviews is respectable but sits a bit lower than some of the bigger mainstream brands, worth weighing against the higher price."]
Pros
Limited ingredient, grain-free recipe aimed at sensitive stomachs and skin
Single named protein, salmon, helps with elimination diets
Corn-free formula for dogs with grain or corn sensitivities
Also flagged for heart care and skin and coat support
Cons
Priced higher than most standard canned recipes in this category
4.2 star rating is on the lower end compared to mainstream competitors
Smaller review base, 699, than most other canned foods in this lineup
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Sweet Potato & Salmon
Benefits
Supports Skin Health, Aids Digestion, And Provides Balanced Nutrition.
Best for
Heart Care, Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Stomach, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
Medium
Weight
9.8 Pounds
Performance notes
Because this is built as a limited-ingredient formula, it trades some of the flavor variety of mainstream recipes for a simpler ingredient panel, which is the point for dogs being tested for food sensitivities. The grain-free, corn-free label makes it easier to rule ingredients in or out if you're working through an elimination diet with your vet.
What buyers say
With 699 reviews and a 4.2 star average, plus about 1,000 bought last month, this is a smaller-volume, specialty pick rather than a top seller, which fits its narrower limited-ingredient audience.
Yes, it's labeled grain-free and corn-free, which is common for limited-ingredient diets aimed at dogs with grain or corn sensitivities.
What's the main protein source?
Salmon is the named protein in this Sweet Potato & Salmon recipe, giving it a single novel protein source that's often used in elimination diets.
Can this help with skin issues?
The label lists sensitive skin and general skin and coat health as targeted benefits, but persistent skin problems should be diagnosed by a vet since diet alone may not resolve every case.
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