The Advantages Of Grain Free Dog Food

 

Dogs are referred to as man's best friend for a good reason, they're loyal, protective, and intelligent. Man generally returns the favor by providing the pet with the very best sustenance and care. Recently, a popular trend among canine owners has involved switching over to grain free dog food. And while the grain-less diet may not be suitable for every dog, those with certain allergies, skin problems, and stomach issues will most likely be better off on one.

Before they were largely domesticated, dogs' diets generally consisted of protein and they usually only ingested plant matter and carbohydrates when it was in the stomach contents of a kill. Most dog food manufacturers, however, seem to ignore this fact when it comes to the ingredients of their products. Most commercial brands contain things like grains, corn, and meal, none of which are meant to be consumed by man's best friend.

Corn is not able to be absorbed by canines and is put in their kibble simply as a nutrition-less filler. Up until the past few years, many manufacturers even promoted the fact that they used corn because most pet owners were not aware of its adverse effects on their dogs and thought it to be a regular healthy vegetable. For most animals, ingesting food that includes corn is the same as eating junk food for all three meals, their blood literally transforms the item into sugar.

Grains are another story, other than wheat grains aren't inherently bad for your pet but some animals may have allergies to them. If you notice excessive gas, bloating, diarrhea, or similar symptoms in your dog, odds are, switching him or her to a grain free dog food will ameliorate them.

Pets who are not experiencing food related allergies will probably still benefit from a new grain free diet. This is due to makers of this kind of pet kibble including other sources of carbs and vitamins. Many use potatoes which contain highly absorbable proteins and important amino acids.

Besides eliminating a pet's allergy problems, eating food that doesn't contain wheat and other grains can be beneficial in other ways as well. Older pets who have trouble getting around will be able to shed pounds and younger ones will be able to better maintain a healthy weight. The superior formula will also provide older dogs with an increase in energy and stools that are easier to pass.

The amino acids and Omega-6 which are included in the recipe will make your pet's coat noticeably shinier and softer. And in most cases, they will leave them with significantly healthier skin as well. Grain free kibble can be purchased at most pet stores and feed shops. To make sure that you are getting a legitimate product, however, you should do some research online before you go shopping.

A canine has bacteria in his stomach that recognizes and attacks elements which are foreign so a sudden diet change could temporarily result in vomiting and diarrhea. Make the switch easier by adding only small amounts of the product at a time to your dog's bowl and slowly increase the amount every few days until the old stuff has been completely replaced.