Best Grain Free Dog Foods for 2021

Harrington’s dry doggy bags are already well known to be one of the UK’s best options for a hypoallergenic hound meal, but did you know they also make fantastic wet food versions of their recipe too?

Grain-free and good for your dog, Harrington’s have packed their dishes with unique ingredients that make them vastly different from other dog foods.

These concoctions include green-lipped mussels, which are a fantastic natural source of omega fats, glucosamine and chondroitin. These nutrients are vital for strong joints and a shiny, glossy coat, and that’s just the start where Harrington’s natural goodness is concerned!

Rosehips provide vitamin C, green tea promotes antioxidants and chicory extract helps restore your pup’s healthy gut flora!

Does it really get any more nutritious than that?!

Specifically designed for dogs with sensitive digestive systems, Pooch & Mutt’s ‘Health & Digestion’ pack is a premium, grain-free and complete dry dog food.

It’s one of the few grain-free dishes to utilise salmon as it’s primary protein punch, as fish is actually known to digest better than meat! This is then paired with sweet potato and parsley, which act as digestion aiding fibre and a natural deodoriser. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, and there is plenty of other extra ingredients at work to ensure your canine’s colon remains relatively untroubled!

Pooch & Mutt’s formula also boasts gut-boosting probiotics and prebiotics as well as charcoal and psyllium to absorb nasty smelling gases and promote firm stools! And it’s key feature is the inclusion of the unique supplement Nutra-bionic, which provides digestive help, aids the skin and coat, reduces stool odour and supports urinal tract health.

What more do you want?!

If you’re after a kibble that’s comfy on your doggy’s stomach, there’s few as carefully crafted as James Wellbeloved’s hypoallergenic mutt meals.

By taking a handful of ingredients from nature, one strong source of animal protein and then combining with vegetables, vitamins and minerals, James Wellbeloved have created a near-perfect combination!

Specially formulated for delicate dogs, this recipe is free from cereals and utilises natural chicory inulin to maintain your hound’s happy gut flora. With a yummy turkey flavour, it’s also a tasty treat for your dog while still providing a host of different health benefits!

The uniquely constructed kibble contains a concoction of coat culturing omega oils and a blend of taurine, glucosamine and chondroitin to elevate heart health and protect joint function.

It’s fair to say then that you’ll struggle to find a better-beloved banquet for your four-legged friend.

Grain and poultry free, Vet’s Kitchen’s Adult Sensitive dog food also contains no gluten and boasts a pork-only protein source.

This may seem an unusual meat choice for canines, and in truth, that’s because it is! But by using such a novel source of protein, Vet’s Kitchen believes this can prevent conditions caused by adverse reactions to certain, more commonly used foods.

The recipe also includes sweet potato to promote a low glycemic index and the natural prebiotic Chicory to maintain a healthy gut. Like all of Vet’s Kitchen’s products, this sensitive stomach food is also hypoallergenic, being free from wheat, beef and soya, with no artificial colours or flavours.

A self-described protein-powerhouse, Wellness CORE’s dog food is one of the few recipes to promise a hypoallergenic, grain-free meal whilst also promising to soothe pup’s with sensitive skin!

An all-natural dry dog food, Wellness CORE uses fresh meat or fish as it’s main ingredient, with a guaranteed protein punch of 37% in each kibble. This is due to the company focusing on creating meals that provide a higher protein level, with fewer carbohydrates and moderate fat content, replicating the kind of balanced diet a dog in the wild would naturally survive on.

Free from wheat, gluten, eggs and artificial ingredients it’s unlikely to irritate even the most sensitive of pups, and with added full-fat linseeds and salmon oil, it gives a major boost to dogs suffering from dull and dry skin.

Protein should be the key ingredient in any healthy hound’s diet, but so many protein-rich dog foods annoyingly come mixed with stodgy rice mixes.

But that’s not the case with Forthglade’s natural wet dog food, who design all their recipes with allergy-prone pups in mind.

This mega-muscle version of their famous foodstuff contains an incredible 90% pure meat and is free of all junk, fillers, preservatives and even any added sugars! This makes it one of the highest sources of pooch protein on the market, with the added bonus of being completely grain-free! Although with that much meat going on, it’s hardly a surprise!

Although Forthglade’s recipe also includes vitamins and minerals to contribute to your dog’s growth and wellbeing, we recommend serving with a high-quality mixer to ensure your dog keeps a nutritionally balanced diet!

Sourcing all of their ingredients purely from British and Irish farms, BUTCHER’s dog food is some of the most nourishing and 100% balanced nosh available for your prized pooch.

Grain and gluten-free, their doggy dinners are also free of all nasties preservatives, for a wholesome bowlful you can be proud to plate up for your puppy pal!

In this mega-pack of mutt meals, BUTCHER’s offer protein-rich dishes stuffed full of vitamin-packed vegetables, beneficial herbs and omega oils, so you can ensure your canine is dining out on all the essential nutrients they need to thrive.

It helps bring a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘as fit as a butcher’s dog’!

Naturo is one of the most recognisable dog food brands when it comes to providing all-natural and nutritious ingredients.

And this poultry variety pack is no different, combining the four key food groups to create a high-quality grain-free meal for your mutt.

Essential proteins packed full of amino acids help muscle growth and repair and are then mixed with highly digestible vegetables to deliver energy and dietary fibre. These canine cans are also packed with Vitamins A, D and E as well as added calcium to support the teeth and bones.

It’s ideal for sickly pups with digestive issues or lots of allergies, and with a variety of duck, chicken and turkey options, there’s a flavour here for even the fussiest of four-legged friends!

A so-called dog’s best friend, Wainwright’s wet dog food is certainly a fantastic way to provide your pup with a fibrous, nutritious dinner.

Perfect for pooch’s with food intolerances, Wainwright refuses to use any ingredients known to upset doggy stomachs and also concoct dishes free of wheat and mixed proteins.

This variety box contains three tempting flavours, including turkey, lamb and duck, for a high-protein package that also supports a dog’s immune system with added minerals!

Bigger dogs of 25-45kg can eat up to three trays of Wainwrights per day, while small dogs under 5kg shouldn’t eat more than half a tray to prevent weight gain.

Grain-free options for poor digesting puppies are hard to come by, but this Puppy Days wet dog food formula from Barking Heads has been specially concocted to suit all your growing furball’s needs!

A delicious grain-free recipe with added vitamins and minerals, Barking Head’s wet food is slow-cooked to paw-fection, for a great taste that’s choc-full of nutrients. Using 85% free-run chicken, this bowl lickingly good grub is then blended with vegetables and herbs for a balanced, health-boosting meal for your growing growler.

With an in-depth puppy feeding guide on every pack, you can also ensure your little tail-wagger get’s the right amount of nosh, every time!