Free From & Grain Free Dog Food

Grain free dog food contains alternative sources of carbohydrates such as potatoes, but no cereals. It’s really good for dogs with skin allergies, dogs with low energy, overweight dogs and also pregnant dogs. It can also enhance a healthy coat, lead to sweeter smelling breath and produce less gas and smaller stools.

Many people believe that grain free and gluten free are interchangeable, however, they are not the same thing. Gluten free may still contain corn and rice, whereas grain free food avoids these ingredients too.

Grain free dog food is available in wet and dry foods, as well as being available for different breed sizes and ages. At Pet Drugs Online, we stock two main brands of grain free dog food. These are:

• Hills Science Plan Grain Free Dog Food – which includes food for puppies, small, medium, large and mature dogs
• James Wellbeloved Grain Free – which includes food for puppy/junior, small and senior dogs

As well as the normal pros and cons to wet or dry dog food, grain free also throws up the same questions when choosing between wet and dry food. The truth is if you and your dog prefer one or the other, then stick with that. Or swap between the two if your dog prefers a mix. Wet food can smell nicer to dogs and be more palatable, but there isn’t too much difference between wet and dry when it comes to grain free.

Dry food, including grain free dog food – has some great benefits. Whilst it’s lower in moisture content, it helps with good dental hygiene, it’s easier to store, it can be left out without spoiling. It’s usually pretty cost effective too, making it a great choice for your pocket as well as your dog

Why grain free dog food for puppies? On the whole, grains aren’t bad for dogs – and that includes puppies. Whole grains are bursting with natural goodness. But a grain free puppy food might have been recommended if your puppy is intolerant to grains, or for a different health reason. Both Hills and James Wellbeloved offer a no grain dog food for puppies.

It's great that you have a variety of grain free dog food to choose from. But sometimes having too much choice for dog food can be overwhelming. You can search for all kinds of options here by simply selecting filters like age, size or condition.

Hills grain free dog food comes in all sorts of variations – puppy, small breed, mature and lots more. It’s easy to digest and promotes a healthy gut as well as luxurious coat.

James Wellbeloved grain free dog food has some really tasty flavours to choose from – because grain free shouldn’t mean taste free! Turkey fish, lamb flavours are all available. There’s a good choice to select form when it comes to your dog’s age too.

We’ve looked at the best grain free dog food, but what about other types of free-from dog food is available? Gluten free, wheat free, dairy free, meat free. There are all sorts of options available depending on your dog’s needs.

Dairy free dog food might not always be advertised as ‘dairy free’, but as part of the free-from family, it could be that the food producer hasn’t included any dairy in the ingredients. So, if your dog as an intolerance or allergy – always check the ingredients label to be sure.

There’s no reason why your dog can’t enjoy a meat free diet. And there are options of vegan and vegetarian dog foods available. If you prefer to prepare your meat free dog food yourself, consult your vet to ensure you are including enough supplements in your dog’s diet.