Is grain-free dog food better for my dog?

Grain-free dog food is becoming increasingly popular. This is not surprising, because of course we all want the best for our dog. Is grain-free dog food really better? And what are the benefits of grain-free kibble? These are questions we hear regularly. We are happy to tell you more and answer your questions!

Benefits of grain-free dog food

✓ Reduces the chance of a food allergy or intolerance related to grains
Annoying symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, itching and a dull coat can result from a food allergy or intolerance. Dogs can be allergic to various ingredients, including grains. By choosing grain-free food, you can prevent these annoying symptoms.

✓ Higher digestibility
Dogs are particularly good at digesting animal protein (meat). At Riverwood, a conscious decision was made to add a high meat content to all foods. Because the food is grain-free, there is more "room" to add meat to the food. *

✓ Less defecation
The more ingredients in dog food that the animal can digest well, the less stool your dog will have. When dog food contains more meat and fewer or no grains at all, the food has a higher digestibility (provided high-quality ingredients are used); incidentally, the dog can digest the food well and the body absorbs much of the nutrients.

✓ More energy
When you look at a kibble that is not as good quality, you often see that it contains a lot of grains. Often these are grains that are quickly digested. This also means that the energy these grains provide is consumed quickly, which means a dog needs new energy, i.e. nutrition, quickly. By replacing grains with another carbohydrate source - you can think of lentils or peas - you ensure that your four-legged friend gets energy from his food for a longer period of time.

*Please note: grain-free dog food does not mean that the food is carbohydrate-free. Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for dogs.

Riverwood's ultra premium foods are grain- and gluten-free and therefore contribute to the good health and well-being of dogs and cats. The six unique varieties of Riverwood bring together the best of all worlds. The result? Delicious, healthy food for any dog or cat.

As you now know, grain-free dog food brings many benefits. Riverwood has a nice assortment of grain-free dog food for your four-legged friend. Lots of dogs already enjoy Riverwood every day. Would you also like your dog to feast on our delicious foods and are you curious which variety would suit your dog best? Then answer a few questions here and order an inexpensive sample pack right away.