In light of the FDA\u2019s investigation on certain grain free foods and DCM, it feels like a good time to think about why you\u2019re feeding grain free in the first place. Quality grain free kibble can be an absolute life saver for those dogs that have an allergy but it is not a necessity for all dogs.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s true that dogs have evolved to handle the starches and carbohydrates found in the scraps left over from their humans but that doesn\u2019t mean they thrive on them. Dogs are incredibly forgiving when it comes to nutrition so it can take years for a deficiency of any kind to show up in their health. Years ago when grain free first hit the market it was the best kibble option for those dogs that were thought to have an allergic response to their food. What happened was that the industry leaders like FirstMate, Instinct and Orijen\/Acana ran with it and the lines between a high quality food (human grade ingredients, high quantities of animal protein, low carbohydrate levels) and grain free were blurred. It soon became common place to connect grain free with high quality when that isn\u2019t always the case.<\/p>\n
Grain free can be a life saver for those dogs that have a reaction to rice, oats or barley but chances are you don\u2019t really need to steer away from grains. The following list is based on the one from dogfoodavisor.com<\/a> and is a great way to help determine the best food for your pet:<\/p>\n The quality of the ingredients, the history and philosophy of the company, and specifics about the ingredients are more important than if a particular food has peas instead of rice.<\/p>\n No problem! That\u2019s what we are here for \ud83d\ude42 Give us a call, chat with us online or come talk with us in the store. Each of our employees has passed through an extensive training program focused on nutrition. We have your back and we won\u2019t stop working until you\u2019re satisfied.<\/p>\n\n
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