One police dog has died and eight have fallen ill.

A pet food linked to the death and illness of several Victoria Police dogs has been pulled off the shelves.

Advance Dermocare dry dog food has been recalled after one police dog died and eight others became sick from an incurable condition called megaesophagus.

A Mars Petcare Australia spokeswoman said 3kg, 8kg and 15kg bags of Advance Dermocare dry dog food would be recalled.

"We advise dog owners who have purchased this product to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund," she said.