Are Dog Treats Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 07/15/2022 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about pet products, especially pet treats. Specifically, are dog treats gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? 

Just like people, dogs can be sensitive to ingredients in their treats, including gluten, and other known allergens.  As with snacks for people, many mainstream dog treats are not gluten-free. Many contain grains, and or fillers that include gluten ingredients. 

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Some pet owners like to make sure they are getting dog treats that is free of gluten or other known allergens. Note: The FDA has expressed concerns about potential dangers of a grain-free diet for dogs, so please consider consulting a veterinarian before taking your pet gluten-free. Read more at AKC.org.

To do this, it's important to read labels and look for dog treats that are specifically labeled as gluten-free. To make that job a bit easier, here's a list of top brands of gluten-free dog treats.