Not only the house dog can benefit from grain free food. Grain free food for very active dogs can be a good option. We are a big fan of grain free dry food. Why? We tell you the advantages and which grain free dry food is the right one for your dog.
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1. Why Grain Free Dog Food?
1.1 What is grain free dog food?
Actually, all dog food in which corn, rice and other types of grain have been replaced by a substitute is “grain free”. This could be: potatoes, sweet potatoes, pea flour etc.
1.2 Is grain bad for dogs?
No, it’s not bad for dogs.
A lot of dog food contains a lot of grains. This is not necessarily bad, because your dog needs carbohydrates as a source for energy. However, it is true that grains are often put too much in dog kibbles. This way they work as a “filler”. If this is the case, then your dog is getting too much grains and not enough animal fats and proteins. Most grain-free dog food brands balance out carbogydrates and other essential nutrients. Therefore, grain-free food can be a good change for dogs that are very active. Your dog gets energy from the food by carbohydrates and fats, but also enough proteins and minerals for muscle recovery.
2. What Is The Best Grain Free Dog Food?”
Here are our top rated dog food brands and their products. We took into account the list of ingredients and user reviews.
| Purina Pro Plan Sport (Grain Free Chicken) | Taste of the Wild | Blue Buffalo Wilderness | Merrick |
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Real chicken as first ingredient ++ Protein ++ Fats + Glucosamine, Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
Real salmon as first ingredient ++ Antioxidants ++ Probiotics + Protein, Fat |
Available in 3 flavors and multiple sizes ++ Protein ++ Antioxidants + Vitamins, Minerals |
Available in 9 flavors and multiple sizes +++ Protein ++ Fats + Glucosamine, chondroitin, Omega Fatty Acids |
#1 for sportive dogs!
30% Protein | 20% Fat
High Quality Protein | Real chicken as first ingredient
EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, and glucosamine | for joint health and mobility
High quality | protein rich for Lean, Strong Muscles
Nutrient rich | Highly digestible | high levels of proprietary Probiotics
Real salmon as first ingredient
Available in 3 flavors and multiple sizes
Real duck, chicken or salmon as first ingredient
A precise blend of antioxidants | vitamins | minerals
2.4 Merrick Grain Free
Available in 9 flavors and multiple sizes
real (various) animal meat as the first ingredient | Sweet potato as carbohydrate source
65% Protein | 35% Fat |
Glucosamine, chondroitin and omega fatty acids for healthy hips, joints, skin and coat.
I hope you have learned something from this information and now know which dog food fits your dogs needs! Please leave a comment if you have good/bad experiences with a centain diet of your dog!