This 5.5 ounce trial bag brings Dr. Harvey's limited ingredient approach to a lamb recipe, and its 4.4 star average across 140 reviews makes it the highest rated of the brand's Specialty Diet trial sizes in this lineup.
Dogs with skin, stomach, or allergy issues who haven't done well on chicken or salmon based diets and need a lamb based, limited ingredient alternative.
Skip if
Your dog does well on their current diet already, or you need more than a small trial portion to see results.
Form Powder
Flavor Lamb
Benefits Supports Dogs With Allergies And Sensitivities Naturally
Best for Coat, Food Sensitivities, Parasites, Stomach, Teeth
Breed size All
Weight 5.5 Ounces
Priced 79% below the category median ($46.95 across 29 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 140 owner ratings
Popularity1.4/5
140 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
["Dr. Harvey's Specialty Diet Limited Ingredient Lamb Recipe uses lamb as its special ingredient, positioned as a limited ingredient diet for dogs dealing with skin issues, stomach issues, or allergies. It's labeled crustacean free, fish free, gluten free, mushroom free, and oat free.", "As a limited ingredient formula, the goal is to narrow down what your dog is exposed to, which can help with dogs who haven't responded well to more common proteins like chicken or salmon. Dr. Harvey's markets it as naturally supporting dogs with allergies and sensitivities.", "At $9.95 for the 5.5 ounce trial size, it's a low cost way to test whether lamb agrees with your dog. With 140 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus about 50 bought in the past month, it carries the highest rating among Dr. Harvey's trial size options in this lineup."]
Pros
Lamb based protein offers an alternative for dogs who haven't done well on chicken or salmon
Limited ingredient formula labeled free of several common allergens
Highest star rating, 4.4, among Dr. Harvey's trial size recipes in this lineup
Small trial size keeps testing costs low
Cons
Trial size only, not meant for long term feeding
Powder form base mix requires preparation before serving
Fewer reviews, 140, than some of the brand's more established sizes
Specifications
Form
Powder
Flavor
Lamb
Benefits
Supports Dogs With Allergies And Sensitivities Naturally
Like the salmon and turkey trial recipes from Dr. Harvey's, this lamb version is a powder form base mix that needs to be rehydrated and prepared before serving. Offering lamb as a third protein option gives owners more room to rotate proteins when trying to pin down a sensitivity.
What buyers say
With 140 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus roughly 50 bought in the past month, this lamb trial size has the strongest rating of Dr. Harvey's Specialty Diet trial recipes covered here, suggesting it's been a good fit for the dogs that have tried it.
Lamb is a less common protein source than chicken, so it can be a useful option to rotate in if your dog has already shown sensitivities to more typical proteins.
Is this formula grain free?
The label lists it as free from several specific allergens including gluten, but always check the full ingredient panel on the package if grain content is a specific concern for your dog.
How do I know if the limited ingredient approach is working?
Watch for changes in your dog's skin, coat, and stomach symptoms over a few weeks, and check in with your vet if you're trying to identify a specific food sensitivity.
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