Whether a pet food is grain-free or grain-inclusive, it can be high-quality, complete, and balanced. Both options can be healthy choices.

What matters is that the recipe is not predominantly based on grains. Some premium brands have promoted grain-free as a synonym for high-quality, leading to the perception that grain-free is superior. However, other brands offer both grain-free and grain-inclusive options, allowing pet owners to choose what works best for their pets.