Best 8 High-Protein Grain-Free Dog Foods (2024)

Whilst it might seem a bit predictable to hand the top spot for best high protein, grain-free dog food over to ourselves, let us take a moment to showcase why we deserve it.  

Our Wild Caught Cod & Haddock with Kale & Chickpeas contains 21% crude protein and is a delicate blend of freshly prepared fish, vegetables, and superfoods that is perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs. You won’t find one hint of artificial ingredients here! 

Cooked at a low temperature to maximise digestibility and lock in that delicious flavour, your dog’s taste buds and tummy are going to thank you with every taste of this grain-free wet food. 

Not only are the taste and ingredients top notch but the food is all responsibly sourced. We are passionate about the environment and, as part of that, we have specifically chosen wild-caught fish from fisheries that are deemed to support healthy populations. The cod and haddock population from the North Atlantic (FA027) has been monitored by independent bodies and deemed productive and healthy.  

Why this specific recipe tops the list, is partly due to the flavour but also thanks to its nutritional balance and vitamin content. This low-fat recipe is packed full of omega-3 and 6, which is ideal for skin and coat health, as well as growth and immune function. The inclusion of kale provides an antioxidant that also further supports your dog’s immune system. Other notable ingredients include chamomile, which is calming to overexcited or nervous dogs, and chickpeas, another protein source, to build muscle and aid digestion. 

Price: From £2.99

For dogs with a more adventurous palate, look no further than Lily’s Kitchen Carnival Chicken. Packed full of delicious chicken and wholesome, steam-cooked veggies, this dish works to support digestion, whilst still being big on flavours your dog will love. 

Alongside the 60% chicken content features sweet potato, which is full of dietary fibre, vitamin C, and potassium to support your dog’s dissection and immune system, as well as coconut, which is perfect for maintaining your pup’s skin and coat as well as supporting dogs with allergies. The dish, which is made up of 10.2% crude protein, is also seasoned with turmeric, a known anti-inflammatory, and sprinkled with a wide range of botanicals that further add to the vitamin and nutrient content. 

Price: From £3.90

For dogs with disruptive digestive systems, the Forthglade Duck Natural Dry Cold Pressed Dog Food may have the answer. These grain-free, bite-sized pieces are full of goodness, 26% crude protein content, and come with no animal derivatives or cheap fillers that cause the food to swell. 

Cooked at a low temperature to create an easily digestible dinner, these complete and balanced meals are also cold-pressed to further support gut health. 

The presence of duck makes this a superb source of protein, as well as being rich in vitamin A and B3, and containing antioxidants to boost immune system health. Sweet potato also features in this dog food, a known source of vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as potassium, calcium, and iron, which work to promote healthy skin, eyes, and muscles. The addition of salmon oil in this dish also further increases the protein content, acting as an anti-inflammatory to support healthy joints, as well as containing antioxidants that maintain 

Price: From £14.84

We’ve already given you a dry food option, but let's now introduce you to one of our delicious wet food options that provides 8.6% crude protein; Wild Boar with Broccoli & Carrots. Packed full of lean and tasty boar, alongside nutritious vegetables and finished with a meaty gravy, this one is so good you might even be tempted to tuck in yourself! 

Not only can this be eaten as a meal on its own, it can also be used as a dry food topper to help stimulate your pup’s appetite (although we doubt they’ll need it with our tasty flavours!), as well as offering a boost of hydration, added nutrition, and aiding digestion. 

Wild Boar is famed for being a hit with even the fussiest of pooches, so this is a great choice if you struggle to get your pup to eat a main meal, and what’s even better is it is also ideal for those keen to support our planet with a carbon footprint that is 98% less than beef. Alongside a reduced carbon footprint, this dish is packaged in a recyclable Tetra Pack that is made from renewable FSC-certified materials, which minimises its environmental impact at every step. 

Alongside the boar, you’ll find the superfood broccoli, which is full of vitamins, fibre, and potassium, which are all essential for a dog’s well-being and development, and carrots for a strong and healthy immune system. 

Price: From £2.99

Human-grade, freshly prepared chicken is the highlight of Scrumbles Chicken Wet Dog Food. Although this might not sound as exotic as some of the other meals on this list, it is still a strong contender as a high-protein, grain-free dog food that contains 10% crude protein. 

With 70% chicken content, this recipe is suitable for puppies from 3 months right up to adult dogs and even comes with a superfood prebiotic, slippery elm, which is a natural gut-friendly prebiotic that is known for its tummy-soothing qualities. Finished off with carrots and green beans, for added texture, taste, and fibre this is a comprehensive meal that avoids artificial nonsense as well as added sugars and salts.

Price: From £14

Turkey isn’t just a Christmas dinner with the Harrington Adult Dog Food with Turkey and Sweet Potato. This wholesome, natural recipe makes meat its number one ingredient making it a high-protein meal, with 26% crude protein, that provides energy, growth, and repair.  

This carbon-negative brand supports the environment, too; it’s the first pet food company in the UK to gain this status and generates all its own electricity. All of the ingredients used for Harrington's pet food are locally sourced. 

Alongside the turkey, which provides protein, there is also seaweed for oral hygiene, yucca to reduce unpleasant smelling flatulence, beet pulp, and chicory, which support the digestive system as well as vitamin E, omega 3, and omega 6, which all support the immune system and leave a healthy, glossy coat of fur.

Price: £4.99

This vet-recommended high protein, grain-free dog food with fish from Pooch & Mutt is especially well suited to dogs with poor or sensitive digestive systems. The recipe is loaded with active ingredients,  including 45% salmon for easier digestion, sweet potato for fibre and gut-motility support, parsley which acts as a natural deodoriser, and prebiotics, which are great for sensitive tummies.

The Health and Digestion range, which benefits from 24% crude protein content, also contains a unique Nutra-Bionic supplement that has been formulated to provide optimal benefits to your pet, with natural ingredients. Within the supplement, you will find glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health, Omega 3 and 6, zinc and biotin for skin and coat health, cranberry to support urinary tract health, as well as probiotics and prebiotics.  

Whilst digestion is at the forefront of this particular dog food, it certainly doesn’t let other important elements fall by the wayside.

Price: £54.49 for 10kg

We’ve already seen flavours for a more adventurous dog but Canagan’s Insect Protein Dry Dog Food isn’t out of place in a Bushtucker Trial! Whilst we might not find it appealing, dogs love this highly digestible, hypoallergenic recipe, which supports pups with sensitive digestive systems and allergies, and comes with a crude protein content of 27.5%.

This low-carbon meal uses black soldier fly larvae, and is deemed as the “original protein” by the brand with this food source dating back to a dog’s ancient ancestors. The fly larvae and oil have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties as well as contain essential fatty acids, such as lauric acid, which are perfect for skin and coat conditions and promote good brain health.   

Insects aside, there is also seaweed which is a natural source of minerals that support thyroid function and metabolism, as well as marigold, cranberry, and chamomile, which stimulates white blood cell production, strengthens immunity, is rich in vitamin C, and works to reduce stress. 

Price: From £22.99

Grain-free high-protein diets can be beneficial, especially for dogs with grain sensitivities or specific dietary needs. It’s important to consult with a vet to ensure it’s the right choice for your pet.