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Grain-Free Ocean Recipe (Salmon)

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Grain-free, low and slow cooked kibble with Atlantic salmon and whitefish – made without chicken meal or chicken fat.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Grain-Free + Gluten-Free
High Protein
Free of Chicken Meal + Fat
Sensitive Skin & Stomach
Omega-3 Rich
THE BEST BREED <em>DIFFERENCE</em>

THE BEST BREED DIFFERENCE

Purpose-built nutrition backed by decades of veterinary expertise and crafted with uncompromising ingredient standards.

  • Veterinarian Developed
  • Small Batch Made in Ohio, USA
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Low & Slow Cooked
  • EU-Approved Ingredients
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Better Ingredients. Better Nutrition.

Every ingredient fulfills a purpose – from premium proteins and functional fibers to healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Salmon Meal

Salmon is a unique protein source that is easily digestible and contains high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, EPA and linoleic acid.

Whitefish Meal

Rich in high-quality protein from U.S.-sourced whitefish to help maintain and build lean muscle mass.

Fruits

All-natural, antioxidant-rich fruits, including blueberries and cranberries, help maintain a strong immune system.

Vegetables

Antioxidant-rich vegetables, including carrots, tomatoes and spinach help maintain a strong immune system.

Grain-Free Ocean Recipe FAQs

Why feed grain-free dog food, and is it safe?

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Grain-free dog food can be a good option for dogs that do better without grains or need a different ingredient profile for digestive or skin sensitivities. It is not inherently better than grain-inclusive food, and dogs can digest grains well. Grain-free food can be safe when it is complete and balanced for your dog’s life stage. What matters most is the quality of the ingredients, what replaces the grains, and how well the overall formula meets your dog’s nutritional needs.

What makes Grain-Free Ocean Recipe a good choice for dogs with chicken sensitivities?

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Best Breed Grain-Free Ocean Recipe contains no chicken meal or chicken fat and uses Atlantic salmon and whitefish meals as its primary animal protein sources. These fish proteins provide an alternative to commonly used proteins such as chicken, making the recipe a strong option for dogs with chicken sensitivities.

Are grain-free salmon dog foods better for dogs?

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Not necessarily. Grain-free salmon dog food can be a good choice for dogs that do better without grains or need an alternative to more commonly used animal proteins, but grain-free is not inherently healthier for every dog. Salmon provides high-quality animal protein and beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids, while the overall quality and nutritional balance of the recipe matter more than whether it contains grains.

What are the carbohydrate sources in the Grain-Free Ocean Recipe?

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Best Breed Grain-Free Ocean Recipe uses red lentils, chickpeas, green peas, and tapioca as grain-free carbohydrate sources. These ingredients provide energy and fiber without relying on grains or potatoes as the primary carbohydrate base.

Is salmon safe for dogs?

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Yes. Salmon is a nutritious animal protein that can be safely included in a complete and balanced dog food. It provides essential amino acids along with Omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, which help support healthy skin and coat. Best Breed Grain-Free Ocean Recipe uses Atlantic salmon meal as its primary animal protein source, paired with whitefish meal.

What are New Zealand Green Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green Mussels are a nutrient-dense ingredient naturally rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nearly every Best Breed recipe includes New Zealand Green Mussels as part of our approach to purposeful nutrition. Our recipes also contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint and mobility health. Green Mussels aren’t a recent ingredient trend for Best Breed – they’ve been part of our formulas since the beginning.

What does “EU-approved ingredients” mean, and why does it matter?

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Because some Best Breed formulas are exported to the European Union, we use EU-approved ingredients where applicable – one of the strictest sourcing standards in the world. In practice, this means ingredients used in our food must come from sources approved for the human-consumption supply chain before processing. For example, if a fish is rejected for human consumption, it cannot be used to make Best Breed’s EU-approved fish meal – it is diverted to the animal-grade supply chain instead. This does not mean Best Breed kibble is human grade. But it does mean the source ingredients meet a higher standard before processing.

What are the benefits of slow-cooked, low-temperature dog kibble?

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Best Breed kibble is made using a slower, lower-temperature cooking process than conventional high-temperature, high-speed production. Cooking more slowly helps maintain the nutritional integrity of proteins, vitamins, and minerals while properly conditioning carbohydrates for easier digestion and nutrient absorption. We also produce our food in small batches so quality and consistency can be closely monitored throughout the process. The result is highly digestible, nutrient-dense food designed to help your pet absorb and utilize more from every meal.
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Customers praised this grain-free salmon dog food for excellent palatability and health benefits. Many reported dogs eating it for years with "vibrant coats" and improved digestion. Shoppers highlighted effectiveness for allergies, arthritis relief, high-quality ingredients, and smaller kibble size. USA-made product highly recommended by owners.

  • 5 stars: 72 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (3%)
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Catherine H.

This is the only dog food my dog will eat!

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Frank
Phenomenal Food & great for grain allergies!

I’ve been feeding our 2 year old dachshund this after switching from another brand, and for the past year or so, I’ve had zero complaints. His allergies and paw irritation have stopped acting up I’m assuming it’s because of the lack of grain in this food. Overall, great product!!!

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Jordan M.
Great Food!

I just discovered this food as a recommendation for my two dogs that otherwise are healthy, but they get yeast infections in their ears quite often leading to lots of vet bills and uncomfortable fur babies. * For those that have commented that their dogs refuse to eat this food and they have wasted good money please try adding a few tablespoons of hot water to the dry food, stir it up. One of my two babies initially snubbed her nose at it as well. Once I did this she eats it with no issues and I’m not adding garbage wet food to it defeating the purpose of this great healthy food. Mine have only been on this for less than a month, so hoping this will help with their ear infections, but definitely worth a try. And try the water on the food. Not a lot just enough to wet it, your dog may be more enticed to eat it;)

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Cathe
So far so good

Just finished the transition from the old food, so far so good.

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Celina
Dog Hair Everywhere!

This food is absolutely amazing! Our Dalmatian would shed so much that it looked like it had snowed dog hair in our house but once we switched to this food it was a complete 180. His skin was better and he didn’t shed nearly as much. My husband started getting another food when we got another breed of dog but our Dalmatian really suffered. But he’s back on it and I’m so glad

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Barb
Works for allergies

Had to switch foods due to chicken and grain allergies. This food has quality ingredients and probiotics. My vet recommended it, and it has worked out well. I have a large dog, but the kibble size is small enough for small dogs too. My dog's licking and vomiting seem to have resolved on this food. I hope it stays that way.

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Morgan E.
My dog loves it!

I recently switched to Best Breed grain-free Salmon and my german shepherd loves it. I like the high protein and grain free formula for my very active sport dog. We also use it as treats for training and for fun. Excellent food!

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Sharon D.
Dr. Gary�s dry dog food Ocean recipe

I�ve been feeding Dr. Gary�s holistic grain free dog food to my Cavalier since he was a puppy. It was recommended by my vet. He�s four years old now, healthy, happy and bright eyed with a beautiful coat. I switch between the three grain free recipes � Red Meat, Ocean and Country � and he loves them all. We haven't had any problems with digestion when switching from one to the other.

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Angelia
Fish is one of the first ingredients

This is a good option for dogs with protein sensitivities when grains are a no-go. Poop is well formed, with some smell but nothing overwhelming.

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Jesse M.
Our picky older shepherd likes it!

My first time purchasing Dr. Gary's, and for the most part I am very pleased with the salmon and vegetables variety. I like the ingredients and the calorie count per cup, though I did take a star off for their use of fish meal instead of whole salmon and whitefish. As with most foods, our picky girl has days she won't eat it or only some of it, but that's not the product, just our Maya frustrating us!

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Dale Z.
Helped with allergies

If you have a dog with allergies, switching to Gary's has really helped. Grain free.

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Wendy
Great dog food, great price

I have 4 dogs that require high protein, high fat diets due to their activity level. They all love this food & theres no digestive issues. Best breed also meets all of my standards for a dog food since i won’t feed anything with artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes.

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Lynn
Quality food

Dr. Gary's uses quality ingredients at a reasonable price. It's improved my dog's health.

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Rachel T.
Great product ??

My German Shepherd has been on this since she was a year old. This product is amazing for her. Love it.

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Debs
Nourishing

My dogs love this kibble.

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Randalynn
Only dog food that I'll ever buy.

This is the only dog food my dog with chronic ear infections can handle. Love this product!

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Debra
Wonderful dog food!

I have a 5-year-old mini goldendoodle who was rescued from a puppy mill. She was underweight, and the rescue group recommended Dr. Gary's grain-free salmon recipe with fruits and vegetables. She has transformed into a beautiful, healthy-looking princess! No tear stains, clean ears, small formed poops and no upset tummy. No itchy skin either. I add a little warm water to the kibble and she loves it!

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Dianne
Exceptional Product

They love it so much that when necessary (out of snacks) they’ll accept it as a treat in addition to mealtime. The fur babies-over the years- love it

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Clareese
Best Breed

This food was received very well by my pack of 5 dogs. Even the two picky ones, which made me very happy. Will definitely buy again and again.

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Corrine
Dr. Gary's Best Breed dog food

I purchased this food because I was looking for healthy alternatives. It has salmon for their skin and fur, and vegetables for vitamins. My dogs just love the taste.

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Wunnie
Great food

Great healthy formula. Will only order Dr Gary from now on

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Jordan
Shiny Coat

Started my dog on this food, and within a week I could notice how much more shine she had to her coat.

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Lisa
They love it

I had to change their food when their previous one was discontinued, all 7 dogs eat it over the buffalo food.

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Jenny M.
Dogs love it

Dogs love it. It has great ingredients and I feel good about feeding it to them.

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Olive
Best dog food – great price!

My pug, Olive, has sensitive skin and was having reactions to different foods we tried. Finally, we found Dr. Gary's Best Breed and she's been having zero issues since! Olive loves this dog food and gets excited for breakfast and dinner every day!

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Rosanne
Great food choice!!

We love this food..have had great results with hair coat condition, appetite, energy level, and overall health. I highly recommend this food, for the quality, value, and ingredients.

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Joanne
Great Tasting

Started out as a puppy with the Best Breed but my GSD became fussy about eating. At a training event at the breeders saw a demonstration with free sample of the Salmon Best Breed. She loved it from day one!

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Lexi
Stop itching

Awesome food! My picky eaters love it! Went thru environmental changes, foods, apoquel, supplements... this worked!

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Elliot H.
My two Shih-Tzus like this food!

Jaxson, my 10-year-old Shih-Tzu, has had increasing allergies. He itches and gets yeast issues. I've been reading and listening to vets, and decided we needed to change food to avoid as many grains as possible. After two days of blending the foods, we started them on all Dr. Gary's. So far there have been no adverse effects! With more time, we're hoping to see less itching.

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Andrea
Clean Ingredients

Trying to find dog food that doesn't contain a bunch of ingredients I don't recognize is hard. This food seems very clean and good for dogs with allergies. I'm hopeful to see a change in my dogs' coats as we continue using it. Bought it for my Dane and American Bulldog.

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G N.

Best dog food ever! My dog is 12 and has been on it all his life!