In light of recent media coverage surrounding the use of grain-free diets, we wanted to have information regarding it available. We know you all love your fur-babies and only want the best for them, as do we!! Please feel free to call the office if you have further questions.
Veterinary cardiologists have recently become concerned about a link between grain-free diets and heart disease in dogs. Dr Lisa Freeman, a veterinary nutritionist, states: “Contrary to advertising and popular belief, there is no research to demonstrate that grain-free diets offer any health benefits over diets that contain grains.” She goes on to say: “Grains are an important source of protein and other nutrients in many meat-based pet foods. Grains have not been linked to any health problems except in the very rare situation when a pet has an allergy to a specific grain.”
What we recommend: Instead of avoiding grains, we recommend selecting a pet food that contains high-quality ingredients, is made by a manufacturer with strong nutritional expertise and rigorous quality control, and has the right nutritional profile for the individual pet. Look for the AAFCO label on any food that you purchase.
Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/24/health/grain-free-dog-food-heart-disease.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/dog-heart-disease-linked-food-fda-says-n891011
