Is Dog Food Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 06/18/2022 - 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 food. Specifically, is dog food gluten-free and safe for your dog's diet?

Just like people, dogs can be sensitive to ingredients in their food, including gluten, and other known allergens.  As with food products for people, most mainstream dog foods are not gluten-free. Many contain grains, and or fillers that include gluten ingredients. 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 grain-free, or gluten-free. Read more at AKC.org.

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Some pet owners like to make sure they are getting dog food that is free of grains, gluten or other known allergens. To do this, it's important to read labels and look for dog foods 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 foods.