Is Forthglade's grain-free range suitable for puppies?

Forthglade makes both puppy and adult recipes, so check the specific pack for the correct life stage rather than assuming any grain-free tray suits a growing puppy.

Is grain-free food better for a dog's digestion?

Not automatically; most dogs digest grain perfectly well, and grain-free only makes a real difference for a dog with a specific known sensitivity to cereal. It's a choice rather than a general upgrade.

Can I mix Forthglade grain-free trays with dry kibble?

Yes, plenty of owners feed a wet tray alongside a dry food, and most dogs manage a mixed diet without issue. Introduce any change gradually if your dog hasn't had this food before.

Does Forthglade grain-free need refrigerating?

Once opened, any leftover portion should be kept in the fridge and used within the time shown on the pack, the same as any wet or fresh dog food.

Forthglade Grain-Free Dog Food

Forthglade's grain-free range replaces cereal with vegetables and other carbohydrate sources alongside a named meat, and it's sold as ready-to-serve wet trays rather than a bag of kibble. We carry a selection of the grain-free line, and it's worth knowing what actually changes compared with their standard recipes before picking one.

What grain-free means in this range

Forthglade's grain-free recipes swap out cereals like wheat or rice for ingredients such as sweet potato or other vegetables, while keeping a named single meat as the main protein source, the same approach the brand uses across its wider range.

It's a natural, minimally processed wet food rather than a dry kibble, so texture and preparation are quite different from a grain-free dry food even though the ‘grain-free’ label means the same thing on the ingredients list.

Who tends to choose grain-free

Owners managing a known grain sensitivity, or simply preferring to avoid cereal in their dog's diet, are the main reason grain-free ranges like this one get picked over a standard recipe. It isn't a requirement for most dogs, who digest grain without any issue.

If your dog hasn't had a problem with grain before, there's no particular need to switch, though plenty of owners choose the range simply for the recipe or protein on offer rather than the grain-free label itself.

What to check before switching

As with any change of food, introduce a Forthglade tray gradually alongside whatever your dog currently eats rather than swapping everything over in one go, giving their digestion a few days to adjust.

If your dog has a known sensitivity to a specific protein rather than grain itself, check the named meat in each recipe carefully, since grain-free doesn't automatically mean free of whatever ingredient is actually causing the problem.

Forthglade Complete Adult Dog Grain Free Turkey & Veg: complete wet dog food with turkey 75% — 395G

£1.99

Common questions

Is Forthglade's grain-free range suitable for puppies?: Forthglade makes both puppy and adult recipes, so check the specific pack for the correct life stage rather than assuming any grain-free tray suits a growing puppy.
Is grain-free food better for a dog's digestion?: Not automatically; most dogs digest grain perfectly well, and grain-free only makes a real difference for a dog with a specific known sensitivity to cereal. It's a choice rather than a general upgrade.
Can I mix Forthglade grain-free trays with dry kibble?: Yes, plenty of owners feed a wet tray alongside a dry food, and most dogs manage a mixed diet without issue. Introduce any change gradually if your dog hasn't had this food before.
Does Forthglade grain-free need refrigerating?: Once opened, any leftover portion should be kept in the fridge and used within the time shown on the pack, the same as any wet or fresh dog food.

Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.