List of Gluten Free Dog & Cat Foods

In 2007, we learned that our pets were getting sick and dying from pet food. After a 2008 investigation the Food and Drug Administration reported, "A U.S. company and its president and chief executive officer, were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a scheme to import products purported to be wheat gluten into the United States that were contaminated with melamine." For many of us this was the first time we paid attention to the additive gluten in our pet's food. Pet food makers include wheat gluten in pet food as a source of protein. Wheat gluten helps prevent gas build-up in your pet and reduces the stool odor in the litter box. However, some animals have an allergic reaction to gluten, requiring pet owners to find gluten free pet food; yet after the 2007 tragedy, many owners may still be wary of gluten as an additive in their pet's food.

  1. Aunt Jeni's (Home Made 4 Life)

    • Aunt Jeni's is an FDA approved manufacturing facility. Aunt Jeni's provides a nutritionally balanced raw diet for pets. They use meat, vegetables, fruits, flax seed, eggs and garlic in their pet food. This frozen pet food is gluten free. Whole Foods carries Aunt Jeni's.

    Newman's Own Organics

    • Newman's Own uses USDA organic grass fed beef in their dog and cat food. They also use organic brown rice in their pet foods, which are gluten and grain free. Their holistic pet food can be found in many retail stores.

    Happy Dog Food

    • Happy Dog is a gluten free prepackaged dog food where you add the meat and water, then cook. This freshly made pet food provides you with the correct amount of vitamins and nutrition to keep your animal healthy and happy. The dog food is sold through their website Happydogfood.com.