10 Best Grain-Free Dog Foods

Corn and other cereals are very common in dry food. But this does not indicate the benefits of such components, but their low cost. That is why many dog ​​owners choose high-quality grain-free food to maintain and strengthen their pet's health, keep it in good shape, and also simply treat it to a delicious diet.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Primordial for puppies chicken and fish 4.83
The best dry food for puppies. Reasonable price
2 GO! Carnivore grain-free, chicken, turkey, duck, salmon 4.81
The most popular grain free food. Maximum percentage of meat
3 Nutram T26 lamb 4.79
The most hypoallergenic
4 Farmina N&D, Grain Free, Sensitive Digestion, Lamb, Quinoa 4.77
The most gentle formula
5 NOW FRESH for senior dogs with turkey, duck, salmon and vegetables 4.76
Popular diet for older dogs. Weight control
6 Bosch Soft, buffalo with sweet potato 4.76
Unique semi-moist formula. Best for the picky and sensitive
7 Wellness CORE Ocean, salmon, tuna 4.68
Balanced fish diet. Price quality
8 Monge BWILD Feed the Instinct, duck with potatoes 4.66
The best choice for small breeds. Bright novelty
9 ORGANIX grain-free, duck, turkey, chicken 4.52
The largest package. Large granules
10 Pro Plan Optidigest, Sensitive Digestion, Turkey 4.51
Best price. Easy to find in the store

No matter how many advertised dog food makers talk about the benefits of their grain products, this ingredient will not be better absorbed by predators. What's more, most grains are rich in high-glycemic carbohydrates, which raise blood sugar levels dramatically and dramatically, increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and a number of other problems. Many grains are also capable of causing allergies and digestive problems. Fortunately, more and more brands are releasing grain-free foods.

Most Popular Grain-Free Dog Food Manufacturers

Grain-free brands tend to focus on quality over advertising. But among them there are those that many experienced dog owners have heard of:

GO! The most famous Canadian grain-free food, presented on the Russian market in 2021. Differs in the high content of meat and lack of corn in all lines. The brand offers both grain-free and low-grain solutions with a moderate percentage of rice.

Farmina. A major Italian manufacturer that creates food in all classes from cereal economy diets to quality low-grain and grain-free lines known as N&D, including effective diets for sensitive digestion and weight control.

Pro plan. Recently, an American concern for low-cost solutions has also entered the ranks of producers of dry grain-free feed. However, the diet without cereals in its execution is still only one and is noticeably inferior to a number of analogues in the amount of meat ingredients.

What to Look for When Choosing Grain-Free Dog Food

As trite as it may sound, the first step is to make sure that the food is really grain-free.Often, firms and shops, for the sake of profit, also include rations with rice or low cereal content in this category, forgetting that even 5% can harm especially sensitive pets. Next is to check the percentage of meat and fish. Ideally, they should be at least 50%. The bigger, the better.

Do not forget about the features of your dog. Allergy sufferers can choose grain-free food without chicken, chicken fat, citrus fruits and other potential allergens. It is important to take into account the condition of the gastrointestinal tract of the pet. With sensitive digestion, it is recommended to pay attention to special lines, as a rule, containing easily digestible components, supplemented with starch and other supplements that normalize digestion. But if you are overweight or have metabolic disorders, it is better to choose a diet with a low content of starchy potatoes and tapioca or without them.

Top 10. Pro Plan Optidigest, Sensitive Digestion, Turkey

Rating (2022): 4.51
Accounted for 707 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, 4lapy, Wildberries, Review-review
Best price

Despite the wide popularity of the brand, Pro Plan Optidigest is an order of magnitude cheaper than most of the nearest grain-free competitors.

Easy to find in the store

Pro Plan is available in almost every pet store. This greatly simplifies the purchase. However, it is important not to confuse Optidigest with other non-grain free product lines.

  • Average price: 581 rubles. for 700 g
  • Country: USA (made in Italy)
  • Age and size: Adult small breed dogs
  • Taste: turkey
  • Packaging options, kg: 0.7; 2.5 and 7
  • Proteins: 30%
  • Fat: 17%
  • Ash: 8%

The most inexpensive, but in many ways quite a good option.As befits a grain-free diet, this diet contains better sources of fiber than grains such as peas and beet pulp. This makes it suitable for dogs with cereal allergies. In addition, the food contributes to the normalization of digestion, contains natural prebiotics. At the same time, the diet is not as empty as many other budget dry foods. The composition includes fish oil, valued as an important source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and egg powder, which allows you to increase the proportion of healthy protein.

Also, the food is praised for its good palatability. Many dogs eat it with gusto, easily chewing through small, moderately hard granules that are perfect for small breeds. However, the Pro Plan is far from ideal due to the low percentage of meat, which the manufacturer tries to replace with vegetable proteins and soy flour, as well as the high starch content that contributes to weight gain.

Pros and cons
  • Low price
  • Small, easily crushed granules
  • Improvement of the digestive tract
  • Nutritional Supplements
  • Low percentage of meat
  • Vegetable proteins and soy flour

Top 9. ORGANIX grain-free, duck, turkey, chicken

Rating (2022): 4.52
The biggest package

Unlike most foods, Organix is ​​presented not only in small packages, but also in packages of 18 kilograms, which is convenient when there is a large breed dog or several pets in the house.

Large granules

You can not worry that the pet will swallow a portion without chewing. The granules of this food are one of the largest and at the same time they are well gnawed. The diet is optimal for large breeds.

  • Average price: 5 897 rubles. for 18 kg
  • Country: Russia (produced in the Netherlands)
  • Age and size: adult dogs of all breeds
  • Taste: turkey, chicken, duck
  • Packaging options, kg: 2.5; 12; eighteen
  • Proteins: 25.5%
  • Fat: 16%
  • Ash: 7.5%

Unlike cheaper analogues, domestic Organix pleases with a good balance of price and composition. Despite the availability, the food contains 20% dehydrated chicken meat, and not naked proteins or flour, like most budget solutions. At the same time, this component occupies the first position in the composition, which means it prevails. Also, the food is supplemented with 4% turkey meat, 4% duck meat, dried eggs and FOS prebiotics, which contributes to good digestion.

Thanks to salmon oil, glucosamine and chondroitin, Organix takes care of the joints, strengthening them and preventing a number of problems, which is especially important for large breeds prone to dysplasia and other diseases of the spine and joints. All this allows us to call Organix one of the best inexpensive dry food. Dogs eat this food well. In reviews, it is praised for its good smell and normal digestibility. However, the percentage of meat in general is low here and does not exceed 28%, as in most inexpensive diets.

Pros and cons
  • Decent composition
  • Reasonable price
  • Comprehensive care for digestion and joints
  • Dogs eat well
  • Not too much meat

Top 8. Monge BWILD Feed the Instinct, duck with potatoes

Rating (2022): 4.66
Accounted for 20 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, Wadoo, Yavitrina
The best choice for small breeds

One of the best diets designed specifically for small breeds. Differs in small granules with a diameter of 1 cm, care for digestion and the absence of chicken in the composition.

Bright novelty

Although this taste has appeared relatively recently, it has already managed to win the sympathy of Monge lovers with its balanced formula and the absence of major allergens.

  • Average price: 2,015 rubles. for 2.5 kg
  • Country: Italy
  • Age and size: Adult small breed dogs
  • Taste: duck
  • Packaging options, kg: 2.5
  • Proteins: 30%
  • Fats: 20%
  • Ash: 7.5%

The Monge BWILD line has long enjoyed a reputation as a worthy and beloved food for many dogs. This grain-free diet continues the tradition by delighting pets and their owners with a thoughtful formula that includes at least 65% ingredients of animal origin. The most endearing feature of this dry food is the absence of allergens such as chicken, grains and citrus fruits, making it suitable even for the most sensitive and allergy-prone dogs. The main source of protein here is duck meat, which is considered a hypoallergenic product.

At the same time, the food is perfectly absorbed due to a wide range of prebiotics, including sources of FOS, MOS and brewer's yeast, which are also rich in protein, essential amino acids and have a beneficial effect on both the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and the condition of the skin and coat. Monge also included chondroitin, glucosamine and salmon oil, which are useful for joints. However, it is worth considering that the fat content of this feed is slightly above average.

Pros and cons
  • Wide spectrum of prebiotics
  • like dogs
  • Without chicken and citrus
  • Caring for joints and hair
  • Fairly high fat
  • No choice of packaging

Top 7. Wellness CORE Ocean, salmon, tuna

Rating (2022): 4.68
Accounted for 44 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, Magizoo, IRecommend, OtzyvKorm
Balanced fish diet

The best dry food based on fish, including fresh salmon. Differs in high nutritional value in the complete absence of chicken and other animal proteins.

Price quality

Despite being reasonably priced, Wellness Core boasts a quality blend of fish, fish oil, vitamin-rich vegetables, berries, fruits, and prebiotics.

  • Average price: 5 990 rubles. for 10 kg
  • Country: USA (manufactured in France)
  • Age and size: adult dogs of medium and large breeds
  • Taste: salmon and tuna
  • Packaging options, kg: 1.8 and 10
  • Protein: 34%
  • Fat: 16%
  • Ash: 7%

Although chicken and grains are considered the most common allergens, in rare cases, dogs do not tolerate other types of meat. Grain-free fish foods can solve the problem, and Wellness Core is considered one of the best. Its formula is hypoallergenic and does not contain animal meat and fat, only salmon, tuna, peas, potatoes, some greens and berries. These products do not cause negative reactions and are considered dietary, contribute to a good figure.

At the same time, the food belongs to the highest quality class, known as holistic, and includes more than 45% of fish components, which allows the dog to get everything he needs from the diet. According to reviews, this dry food has a pleasant smell, an optimal granule size that suits both medium and large breeds, and a convenient package with a clip to close the bag. Wellness Core is liked by most dogs, but non-fish-loving pets don't always approve of the diet right away.

Pros and cons
  • Hypoallergenic formula
  • Holistic class
  • High percentage of fish
  • No chicken or other animal proteins
  • vegetable protein
  • Taste for an amateur

Top 6. Bosch Soft, buffalo with sweet potato

Rating (2022): 4.76
Accounted for 51 feedback from resources: OZON, Reviewer, IRecommend, CMP24, Magizoo
Unique semi-moist formula

Humidity Bosch Soft is 19 percent, which is many times higher than that of analogues. But, although the food is called semi-moist, it does not look like canned food. The granules are dry but soft.

Best for the picky and sensitive

Thanks to this special formula, the diet is rich in taste, attractive and for the most fastidious. And the soft texture makes it easy to chew and digest.

  • Average price: 1,712 rubles. for 2.5 kg
  • Country: Germany
  • Age and Size: Adult Large Breed Dogs
  • Taste: buffalo
  • Packing options, kg: 1; 2.5 and 12.5
  • Protein: 22%
  • Fat: 12%
  • Ash: 7.3%

Bosch Soft Grain Free Large Breed has an attractive scent and appeals to almost all dogs, making it a good choice for both regular feeding and training. As the reviews show, it helps to better motivate the pet to execute commands. At the same time, soft kibbles make food not only a gourmet's dream, but also an excellent solution for pets with sensitive digestion and oral problems.

More tender than conventional dry diets, the texture is easier to digest, won't tingle the gums, and doesn't require strong teeth to gnaw. At the same time, the food boasts a completely hypoallergenic mono-protein composition, based on 40% fresh buffalo meat. But keep in mind that many dogs like Bosch Soft so much that they can overeat and gain weight. This is facilitated by a high percentage of starch. Therefore, it is important to follow the recommended feeding rates.

Pros and cons
  • Ideal for training
  • Suitable for high sensitivity
  • Soft, chewy croquettes
  • Monoprotein formula
  • It is important not to overfeed

Top 5. NOW FRESH for senior dogs with turkey, duck, salmon and vegetables

Rating (2022): 4.76
Accounted for 89 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, Petshop, Feedback review, Magizoo
Popular Diet for Senior Dogs

The most popular and well-known grain-free food for older dogs, which has received many times more reviews than the nearest analogues.

Weight control

The key difference was a thoughtful dietary composition that helps maintain optimal weight and even lose weight a little, which is especially important for older pets.

  • Average price: 3 341 rubles. for 5.45 kg
  • Country: Canada
  • Age and size: senior dogs (7+) small breeds
  • Taste: turkey, salmon, duck
  • Packaging options, kg: 1.59; 2.72; 5.45 and 9.98
  • Proteins: 25.4%
  • Fat: 13.4%
  • Ash: 7.7%

As befits a food designed for small breeds, Now Fresh has small granules that are optimal for Spitz, Toy Terriers and other miniature dogs. They have the shape of a four-leaf clover, thanks to which the pet does not seek to swallow a portion, but gnaws every piece with pleasure. Therefore, the food is also suitable for slightly larger breeds, such as dachshunds and pugs. The benefits don't end there. Now Fresh pleases with a balanced composition, the main components of which are turkey meat, eggs, potatoes and peas, as well as some salmon and duck meat.

Thanks to a decent amount of meat ingredients, the food contains enough of the best proteins for dogs. It is also supplemented with glucosamine, chondroitin, and New Zealand green mussels to support healthy joints and ligaments. Reviewers often note that after the start of Now Fresh feeding, pets become more cheerful, playful, and slimmer.

Pros and cons
  • Small, handy granules
  • Good percentage of meat ingredients
  • Strengthens and supports joints
  • Wide choice of packaging
  • Not always suitable for the picky

Top 4. Farmina N&D, Grain Free, Sensitive Digestion, Lamb, Quinoa

Rating (2022): 4.77
Accounted for 174 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, OtzyvKorm, IRecommend
The most gentle formula

This food is specially formulated for the most sensitive dogs and contains only natural ingredients that are healthy and well tolerated by most animals.

  • Average price: 6 341 rubles. for 7 kg
  • Country: Italy
  • Age and size: adult dogs of all breeds
  • Taste: lamb
  • Packaging options, kg: 0.8; 2.5 and 7
  • Proteins: 25%
  • Fat: 12%
  • Ash: 7.5%

Farmina N&D with lamb is one of the few products that dogs readily and easily switch to. The components of this grain-free food are selected so that it is perfectly absorbed and does not cause discomfort even with not the smoothest change in diet, which in itself leads to the best. At the same time, the diet pleases with the most important chips for dogs that are difficult to eat.

The main protein source here is lamb meat combined with pea starch, known for its ability to stabilize metabolism and digestion, which allows the body to properly digest food, and the pet to be healthy and cheerful. This is facilitated by an extensive set of prebiotics, fennel and artichoke. Also, the food is supplemented with additives to support the joints. According to reviews, N&D is well tolerated by pets, even the pickiest of dogs like it, and is suitable for most allergy sufferers. However, the price is quite high, and the packaging is devoid of a ziplock, which is not always convenient.

Pros and cons
  • Easy transition
  • Improves digestion and appearance
  • Well tolerated by pets
  • Suitable for allergy sufferers and sensitive pets
  • Not the most convenient packaging
  • Pretty high price

Top 3. Nutram T26 lamb

Rating (2022): 4.79
Accounted for 34 feedback from resources: OZON, Shop Lot, Unizoo, Zootovary
The most hypoallergenic

Among the key benefits of Nutram food are not only Canadian origin, but also the most natural and safe composition without chicken, its derivatives and other allergens.

  • Average price: 7,404 rubles. for 11.4 kg
  • Country: Canada
  • Age and size: adult dogs of medium and large breeds
  • Taste: lamb
  • Packing options, kg: 2 and 11.4
  • Proteins: 30.2%
  • Fat: 16.3%
  • Ash: 6.5%

Grain-free holistic food specially formulated for sensitive and allergy-prone pets. Nutram does not contain a drop of chicken, grains, citrus fruits or other potential allergens, as well as components that increase stomach acid or otherwise complicate digestion. Instead, the dry food received a high percentage of lamb meat, a reasonable proportion of quality fiber in the form of a legume garnish, as well as apples, pumpkin, quinoa and natural prebiotics, designed to ensure normal functioning of the digestive tract, detoxify naturally and reduce the risk of allergies.

At the same time, the diet is supplemented with mussels and other joint support elements, and flax seed has a positive effect on skin and coat health. The food is also praised for its universal granule size, suitable for both medium and large breeds, and better protection against allergies. The disadvantages include only the lack of medium and really large packaging.

Pros and cons
  • Ideal for sensitive pets
  • Comprehensive health care
  • Holistic class
  • Universal granule size
  • Small selection of packaging

Top 2. GO! Carnivore grain-free, chicken, turkey, duck, salmon

Rating (2022): 4.81
Accounted for 711 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, Otzovik, IRecommend, Sbermegamarket, Unizo, OtzyvKorm, Wildberries, Onlinetrade
Most popular grain free food

GO has been the most talked about grain free food for many years and the main competitor to the iconic Acana. It is highly valued for its quality ingredients and rich composition.

Maximum percentage of meat

Unlike most competitors, GO Carnivore is truly a pet food for a domesticated carnivore. The share of meat components here reaches as much as 85 percent.

  • Average price: 4,260 rubles. for 9.98 kg
  • Country: Canada
  • Age and size: adult dogs of all breeds
  • Taste: turkey, chicken, salmon, duck
  • Packaging options, kg: 1.59; 5.45 and 9.98
  • Protein: 34%
  • Fat: 16%
  • Ash: 8.9%

Quality grain-free food, which has a history of decades and one of the best representatives of the holistic class. The Go formula is extraordinarily rich in vitamins, minerals, and, most importantly, animal proteins, which are highly digestible, ensuring the health and longevity of the dog. This is not surprising with 85% of meat and its derivatives, including dried meat of chicken, turkey, salmon, duck, herring and fillets of these birds and fish. The food also contains a wide range of healthy vegetables, fruits and berries as sources of fiber and minerals, as well as a number of vitamin supplements. At the same time, the price is more favorable than that of analogues.

Reviews show that GO also boasts better tolerance than many other diets. It suits most dogs.Due to the medium size of the pellets, the food is almost universal and is suitable for both small and medium and some large breeds. But for VEO, Great Danes and Mastiffs, according to many owners, the granules are too small.

Pros and cons
  • Time-tested holistic
  • Nourishing Formula
  • Reasonable price
  • Suitable for most dogs
  • No big packs
  • Too small for the largest breeds

Top 1. Primordial for puppies chicken and fish

Rating (2022): 4.83
Accounted for 230 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, OZON, Review-review, IRecommend, Mir Korma, OtzyvKorm
The best dry food for puppies

The highest quality and thoughtful dry food, designed specifically for puppies. Differs in the high content of meat and fish and easily gnawed granules.

Reasonable price

Primordial is very reasonably priced. This is one of the most inexpensive grain-free holistics. When buying in large packages, the price for 1 kg of feed is about 470 rubles.

  • Average price: 1,551 rubles. for 2 kg
  • Country: Italy
  • Age and size: puppies of all breeds up to 1 year
  • Taste: chicken, fish
  • Packaging options, kg: 0.4; 2 and 12
  • Proteins: 30%
  • Fat: 19%
  • Ash: 8%

Dogs, like people, develop health early. It is especially important for a puppy to choose the best grain-free food, such as Primordial. The first lines of the composition here are occupied by 35% of sea fish and 24% of dehydrated chicken meat. They form the basis of the diet. A high percentage of fish, algae, glucosamine and chondroitin provide the necessary bone and joint support for a growing body. Beet pulp and prebiotics promote excellent digestion and help to better adapt to dry food. As a rule, it causes a healthy interest in dogs and training occurs quickly.

The food has a very low glycemic index, which helps to protect the dog from diabetes, obesity and other problems associated with high carbohydrate content. Primordial is also praised for its good tolerance and pleasant smell, but note the inconvenience of storage without a ziplock and the presence of fakes, because of which it is better to buy in trusted pet stores.

Pros and cons
  • 70% animal products
  • Low glycemic index
  • like dogs
  • Suitable for the smallest
  • There are fakes
  • Inconvenient packaging
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