GRAIN FREE VERSUS GLUTEN FREE Grain free dog foods are, as the name implies, diets that do not contain grain. Gluten free dog food, on the other hand, may or may not contain grain as an ingredient. Gluten is the protein that is found in specific types of grain, namely wheat, barley, and rye. 3 мая 2017 г.
Is gluten-free better for dogs?
If your dog has normal gastrointestinal, or GI, function and isn't itchy while eating a diet that contains gluten, he is not gluten intolerant and there is no need for you to spend the extra money on a gluten-free dog food. Spend it on upgrading the overall quality of his diet instead.
Does grain free also mean gluten-free?
Gluten-free doesn't mean grain free. In fact, most whole grains are naturally gluten-free. However, for those without a medically diagnosed gluten issue (such as celiac disease), the support for gluten-free and low-gluten diets appears to be far more fad than fact.
Is grain free food better for dogs?
While your dog needs carbohydrates to produce energy, too many of them can contribute to obesity, the wrong bacteria in the gut and a lack of energy. So, if a dog food is labeled “grain free” but the grains are replaced with other ingredients, it's not necessarily a healthier option for your dog.
Is grain and gluten the same?
Gluten is a protein found in barley, wheat, rye, triticale, and oats (in some instances). You might assume that a gluten-free diet doesn't allow grains, but that's far from true. Actually, most whole grains are naturally 100 percent gluten-free!
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