Dry dog food supporting patients with atopic dermatitis is relaunched

The Skin Relief dry dog food by Rayne Nutrition, a pet food company focusing on whole food nutrition formulated by veterinarians, is being relaunched, according to a recent announcement by the company. The relaunched dry dog food is designed to support dogs with atopic dermatitis, osteoarthritis, and other dermatologic conditions.¹

A whole food diet, Skin Relief can only be purchased by veterinarians. According to Rayne Nutrition, the diet was formulated by board-certified veterinarians and PhD veterinary nutritionists, and addresses an unmet need for treating atopic dermatitis in patients.

“The clinically-backed ingredients in Skin Relief provide a multi-indication nutrition solution making it appropriate to aid in the management of atopic dermatitis, osteoarthritis, obesity, early-stage congestive heart failure, and acute and chronic pancreatitis,” Rayne Nutrition wrote in a company release.¹

According to a survey of skin relief dry dog food purchasers conducted by Rayne Nutrition, 92% of participating pet owners observed healthy stools in their dogs while feeding Skin Relief. Eight percent noted improved fecal consistency. Additionally, 82% of respondents reported great or improving joint health, and 72% said their dog’s skin and coat appeared healthy or were visibly improving.¹

"We know how frustrating skin issues can be for dogs, pet owners, and veterinary teams. In my 40+ years of veterinary medicine, I've never seen a one-size-fits-all solution to treating dogs' skin,” Anthony DeCarlo, VMD, CEO of Rayne Nutrition, said in a company release.¹ According to Rayne Nutrition, 75% of pet owners who consult their general practice veterinarian more than 3 times for their dog’s skin condition experience a tipping point of frustration.¹

Skin Relief dry dog food. (Image courtesy of Rayne Nutrition)

“Skin Relief was developed to offer a diet with whole food, minimally-processed ingredients for veterinarians that reduces the risk of exposure to common food allergens while supporting the skin barrier and immune system with high-quality, minimally processed ingredients," DeCarlo continued.¹

In dogs, atopic dermatitis represents one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases, with up to 15% of the canine population potentially being impacted by atopic dermatitis and 58% of dogs with a skin disease having atopic dermatitis.^1,2 According to Sandy Valverde, DVM, CCRT the head of the independent Rayne Clinical Advisory Team (CAT), the diet is not only suitable for patients with atopic dermatitis, but also canines with osteoarthritis or weight concerns. “The diet is formulated to help manage atopic dermatitis in dogs and it's a higher protein, lower fat option than other comparable products making it a great choice for patients with weight concerns or osteoarthritis,” Valverde said in a news release.¹

Additionally, Skin Relief contains the Omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from white fish and marine microalgae.¹ According to Rayne Nutrition, undersaturated Omega-3 fatty acids have been proven to decrease pruritus and inflammation.

The diet, which meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) requirements for adult maintenance, may be suitable for long-term use in healthy adult and senior dogs. “With high protein, increased micronutrient levels, and lower fat and sodium content Skin Relief is likely suitable for long-term feeding in many healthy adult and senior dogs,” noted the company.¹

References

1. Rayne Nutrition relaunches Skin Relief dry dog food to support dogs with atopic dermatitis and food sensitivities. News release. April 30, 2025. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rayne-nutrition-relaunches-skin-relief-dry-dog-food-to-support-dogs-with-atopic-dermatitis-and-food-sensitivities-302441487.html
2. Santoro D. Therapies in canine atopic dermatitis. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 2019;49(1):9-26. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.08.002