Grain-Free Dog Food

Your dog doesn't need grain. Surprised? Don't make the mistake of thinking what's good for a human is good for a dog. In short, there are many benefits of grain free dog food for your dog.

Often, humans don't know what's good for them either, but when it comes to the canine diet, things get even worse. In fact, in the commercial pet food world, grains and carbohydrates rule, but, your dog would do better without them...

Benefits of Grain Free

• Better Digestion
• Less dog food allergies
• Less dog food intolerances
• Improved energy
• Better weight management

 

Top Dog Food Recommendations

FullLife™ Grain Free Raw Meat & Produce
Manufacturer: Nusentia

Why We Like This Dog Food:

• Local, raw ingredients with high biological value and no unfavorable fillers or grain.
  Contains USDA meat (dehydrated raw). Also contains eggs, sweet potato, vitamins, and produce (vegetables and fruits). Sweet potato is a wholesome grain-free source of dietary fiber. Whole, unprocessed raw USDA meats supply a quality source of protein.
• Meets AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles.
  Meets the standards for complete and balanced nutrition for dogs. Processed at a GMP certified facility in the USA.
• Dehydrated (freeze-dried) dog food.
  Allows for easy storage without spoilage or loss of key nutrients. Water must be added prior to serving.

Coupon code from the manufacturer: raw
Code reported as valid last on: 02/16/2013 worked
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Where to Buy » VIsit Manufacturer's Web Site

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OC Frozen Raw Canine Turkey and Produce
Manufacturer: OC Raw Dog

Why We Like This Dog Food:

• Local, raw ingredients with high biological value and no unfavorable fillers or grain.
  Contains California raised, antibiotic-free turkey including turkey bone and gizzard, plus produce (vegetables and fruits).
• Meets AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles.
  Meets the standards for complete and balanced nutrition for dogs. Processed at a GMP certified facility in the USA.
• Frozen raw dog food.
  There may be storage limitations with this product.
  

Where to Buy » VIsit Manufacturer's Web Site

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References and Citations

1.Stacy L. LaPoint, Why Raw Diets for Cats and Dogs Make Sense.

2. Marion Schwartz, A History of Dogs in the Early Americas (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1997)

3. J Anim Sci. 2007 Dec;85(12):3285-93. Epub 2007 Jul 3. Protein quality of various raw and rendered by-product meals commonly incorporated into companion animal diets. Cramer KR, Greenwood MW, Moritz JS, Beyer RS, Parsons CM.

4. In vitro fermentation characteristics of different carbohydrate sources in two dog breeds (German shepherd and Neapolitan mastiff). M. I. Cutrignelli, F. Bovera, R. Tudisco, S. D’Urso, S. Marono, G. Piccolo, S. Calabrò. 15 MAY 2009