Food & NutritionWhy is Science Diet low in meat? Is it a healthy dog food choice?
Dogs have evolved to eat a very mixed diet similar to ourselves as they have become domesticated, indeed wolves and wild dogs do not eat an entirely meat diet either. Many dogs do very well on a diet with a mixture of meat, cereals and vegetables - the true value is in the correct balance of digestible nutrients - protein/carbs/fibre as well as vitamins, minerals and supplements and not in the actual source they came from as long as they are prepared correctly. Bear in mind however some dogs have particular sensitivities or dietary conditions which require specialist or prescription diets
Updated on September 24th, 2025