As we are going to discuss the pros and cons of grain-free dog food let us understand its ingredients. Grains such as wheat, barley, oats, corn, etc., are added to the dog food. They are not inherently bad but low-quality fillers derived from corn, wheat, etc. should be avoided.

Whole, organic, or natural foods are unprocessed and contain the complete nutritional profile of the grains. Whole grains are healthier as they are not degraded due to processing. But they should be high quality and digestible to the dog.

If your dog is allergic or sensitive to grains then a grain-free diet is advisable.

Your dog will get high-quality and digestible food as it contains legumes, beans, vegetables, and other plant-based sources of the basic food groups.

Before we discuss the best dog food for Labradors let us learn more about dogs as a genus and species. This will give you an insight into their anatomy and physiology.

Which in turn will give you an idea of what kind of food is best for them?

Like all living beings, dogs of any breed require carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and water. These food groups are broken down in the body to build muscles, bones, blood, etc. They are required to carry out various physiological functions in the body.