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Grain-free dog food & taurine: What should I feed my Cocker Spaniel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 9 months old | 25 lbs

There is so much talk about grain free dog food and taurine deficiency. What would you recommend I feed my cocker spaniel?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2018

I would recommend feeding your pet a regular adult food, especially if she isn't having any skin allergies to speak of. Yes there are certain boutique grain-free dog foods that are linked to underlining heart disease in dogs. Therefore, don't restrict any grains unless your vet specifically says so. I hope that your pet Charlotte does well. Take care.

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