| In the past, wild prey provided all the necessary | | | | within its prey's stomach. Other than that, grain was |
| energy and nutrients a canine animal needed. They | | | | not part of their diet. On the other hand, protein is a |
| held all the amounts of protein and fats they | | | | huge part of the diet and holds all the features they |
| required. The ancestors of the dog relied upon a | | | | need and crave. Meats provide the building blocks for |
| meat based diet, not a grain diet. But why then do | | | | strong bones and muscles, provides great sources of |
| we feed them a dog food that is largely based upon | | | | energy, and contains the omega 3 and omega 6 |
| grains and other fillers, even though after centuries | | | | fatty acids that maintain healthy skin and a thick |
| of evolution into today's domesticated animals they | | | | coat. |
| have dietary requirements that remain unchanged? | | | | A grain free dog food is also beneficial for digestion |
| Grains in modern pet diets have largely taken the | | | | purposes. Since dogs are carnivores, their stomachs |
| place of high quality meats in most commercial pet | | | | do not handle grains very well. A diet rich in protein is |
| foods. Why? Because it's cheaper. Carbohydrates | | | | much preferred because it is not only highly digestible, |
| from grain offer a cheaper source of calories for | | | | but also it provides maximum nutrient absorption and |
| energy than meat. But this dilution by carbohydrates | | | | bio availability. |
| means fewer essential nutrients to meet your | | | | Unfortunately, there are very few grain free |
| canine's needs. | | | | products. Even some of the best brands use grains |
| Not only do they have fewer nutrients, but grains | | | | such as brown rice. But the fact is that dogs don't |
| such as wheat and corn provide a cheaper source of | | | | need it. One brand that I've found that does "get it" |
| caloric energy which has been linked to gluten | | | | is EVO. They use a high amount of protein and fats, |
| intolerance, food allergies and are contributes to | | | | no grain or fillers, and minimal amounts of |
| obesity and type two diabetes. | | | | carbohydrates. Other than that brand, I would |
| The fact of the matter is that the ancestors of the | | | | suggest looking on line for recipes to make your own |
| present day dog only ate grains that were contained | | | | healthy foods for your dog. |