In one paper, dogs fed a homemade diet lived for 13.1 years, on average, while those fed commercial, canned dog food reached an average of 10.4 years.
The starch, dyes, preservatives, and synthetic nutrients in many non natural commercial dog foods eventually take a toll on a pup’s health, while steering clear of them sets a dog up for many years of health. Brown adds that nutritional issues ring true with youth: “When you’re young, you can eat anything. But as the body gets older, you need to support it with the right food.”
Conversely, grain free food is high in vegetables, fibre and healthy meat or fish protein, which provides your dog with a nutritionally complete and balanced meal.