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What dry dog food is grain-free for senior dogs with kidney disease?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | neutered | 15 years and 7 months old | 50 lbs

my dog has been on a grain free diet per vets orders and recently has been diagnosed with kidney problems due to the medication that he takes for his arthritis. he is 12 years and 7 months old. I am looking for a dry dog food that incooperates both needs

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on February 22nd, 2018

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any grain free diet for kidney disease. I would recommend discussing with your vet why they recommended a grain free diet and what their recommendation would be at this point. If George needs a grain free diet that is lower protein, you may need to make a homemade diet for him which would need to be formulated by a nutritionist ( http://www.balanceit.com/ ). Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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