Grain-Free, Grain-Inclusive, and DCM
Hey Paw Family! I hope everyone is doing well on this fine Saturday afternoon. It is time for the next blog post! I'm a little worried about this one, but it is a common question we get asked in the store and I know it can be a bit divisive with opinions all over the place. So, I want to tackle this one, and let data lead the way in this discussion. Let's talk about Grain-Free dog food vs. Grain-Inclusive dog food, and DCM (Dilapidated Cardio Myopathy) that looms over this discussion. First , what is the difference between Grain-Free and Grain-Inclusive dog food? The names are pretty self explanatory, one includes grains such as rice, oats, barley, etc.. The other uses non grains such chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, etc.. Ok, that's all well and good, but what does it mean, who cares? Well, there are a few reasons these exist. 1. Some dogs have grain allergies, and grain free foods greatly help these dogs and their coats. This is the main reason we carry grain ...