Symptoms to Look For If your dog is eating food containing wheat and is perfectly healthy, wheat is safe for your dog. If your dog frequently gets ear infections, suffers from skin irritation, or experiences bouts of vomiting or diarrhea, wheat may be an issue. In this case, you might consider a wheat-free dog food.
Is wheat harmful for dogs?
Corn, wheat, soy, rice and barley are not bad or harmful to dogs and cats. These plant sources are simply not good choices (we do get to choose what we feed our pets, don't we?) for the foundation of a diet to optimally nourish animals what are, have been, and for the foreseeable future will be meat eaters.
Is rice or wheat better for dogs?
Dogs with gastrointestinal issues typically digest white rice better than brown, while dogs with kidney disease should avoid brown rice due to high phosphorus levels. Avoid corn, wheat and all gluten-containing grains. Never feed genetically modified (GMO) grains.
Should dogs have a wheat free diet?
A small number of dogs need gluten-free dog food – and if your dog is one of them, look for foods made without wheat, barley and rye. If you think grain could be the cause of the issue, exclude wheat from your dog's diet first. Remember: Don't exclude all grains – your dog still needs carbs for energy and fibre.
Why grain is not good for dogs?
Dogs are just as likely to suffer from food intolerances as humans are, and grains are one of the most common allergies identified in canines. Therefore, regular dog food may exacerbate the symptoms associated with your pet's intolerance and grain-free foods are almost certainly better for your canine friend.
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