Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

Is grain-free dog food really better than regular dry kibble?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 59 lbs

What is the best for dogs dry food grain free or normal dry food with wheat, yeast etc.?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 24th, 2017

The vast majority of dogs tolerate cereal very well and do just as well on such diets as they do on grain free diet. A small minority will have dietary sensitivities and require specialist diets without certain ingredients, sometimes cereal and sometimes different protein groups. If a pet is doing well on a particular diet i would not recommend changing

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored