The diet of dogs is at times, complicate most especially when you do not know if what you are serving him is right for him or not. Most dog owners worry that they are feeding their dog the wrong food. In this article, we will be talking about grain-free foods and if it is alright for dogs to eat them.
At times, dogs get allergies due to the food that they eat, but in all honesty, there is nothing wrong with grains as long as they it doesn’t make your sick dog. A recent study shows that dogs before doesn’t actually eat grains as they don’t need it in their diet. This means that dogs nowadays might not need grains in their diet too. If ever you feed your dog with grains and he is having a hard time with it, a visit to the vet is badly needed.
Keep in mind that it can take as long as 12 weeks before a dog shows symptoms in a change of diet. During this time, do not give your dog any treat or any human dog which might falter the result whether a grain-free diet is working for your dog or not.
The most common grains in dog food include wheat, corn, and barley with wheat causing the most digestive trouble in dogs. Subsequently, the dog can be fed with white potatoes, green peas, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and carrots as a substitute to grains. Rice can also be given but should be done in moderation only.
It is not necessary that dogs should have a grain-free diet. To be sure, ask your vet about it before you make changes in his diet. At the end of the day, you should ensure that what you give is nothing but the best for your dog.