Is Acana dog food bad? What about grain-free and human-grade foods?

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Hello, I was just wondering the validity to Acana dog feed ultimately being bad for dogs and whether I should continue feeding my dog their food. I know a few people whose dogs have suddenly gotten sick, or died, because of a lack of nutrients in said food. I also was wondering if it was worth to try foods that are "human grade," which I know is a gimmick and doesn't really MEAN anything, such as NomNomNow or Ollie. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 83 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I don't recommend Acana because it's grain free, and vets are seeing an increase in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy who are on grain free diets. Here's the thing about the claims of only certain foods being "human grade": They are all human grade! The products come from animals slaughtered in plants that use the meat for human consumption. It comes from the same animal that provides chicken breasts to humans. The brands of food I recommend are the only ones that have veterinary nutritionists on staff, which ensures the food is balanced. They also meet AAFCO standards and run feeding trials. Those brands are Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. I feed my dogs Iams, and they love it. I hope this helps!

Is Acana dog food bad? What about grain-free and human-grade foods?

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