Grain Free Dog Food – The Facts

As grain-free dog food becomes more popular with owners of dogs who are trying to mimic ancestral diets, we explore the benefits of no-grain foods for your pets, who as we know have evolved as carnivores with a need for a diet rich and varied in fresh whole meats alongside smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables, and grasses.

The most important aspect of good pet food is the taste, quality meat or fish content, and that it provides a complete and balanced diet for your dog. If the food contains too much of any nutrient your dog will suffer as a result. This is also the same for grain-free dog food, that is why getting the correct balance is so important.

Each ingredient in our Dr Green Grain Free dog food provides a unique set of nutrients that together combines to make a complete nutrient-balanced diet for your dog packed full of high-quality ingredients.
Grain-free foods contain a higher percentage of fresh and dried meat or fish compared to other dried foods, each mouthful is packed with a much higher level of quality digestible protein.

A far superior meaty taste will excite your pet’s taste buds, with less tasteless bulking ingredients such as grains this no grain food will be enjoyed and appreciated by your beloved dogs.

Many people believe that grain-free food is also carbohydrate-free or low in carbohydrates, this is not always the case and in fact, some grain-free foods can contain the same levels of carbohydrates as other grain-based foods. This is because carbohydrates play a big part in a healthy balanced diet. If you are looking for a low-carb option then you should not assume that grain free will be the answer.

It is a common assumption that grain-free diets are better for dogs with food allergies, although this would definitely be the case for most dogs who suffer from allergies not all dogs will see benefits. Each dog will react in different ways, the most important thing when selecting a food for your dog who suffers from food allergies is selecting a balanced food that will not have too much of one ingredient.

Grain-free dog foods are designed to replicate a more natural diet to provide your dogs with a healthier balanced diet packed full of the nutrients they need to grow and stay healthy. Grain-free dog food tends to contain more quality ingredients as they are not mixed with grains and cereals, instead, they have a higher quantity of meat or fish, and usually, potato replaces the grains but in smaller quantities.

Some would suggest the introduction of some ingredients such as mint in the Lamb With Mint Dog Food is more to appeal to the owners than the actual dogs themselves but nevertheless, it will still have a positive impact on the diet of your dog and also tastes great.

As with any pet-related topic, the best person to speak to is your vet. They can give you balanced advice on all pet foods and help you find the ideal food for your pet.