Gluten-Free Dog Foods

As people turn away from foods containing gluten due to allergies and digestive problems, they are also looking for similar foods for their canine companions. Gluten is found in wheat, soy, barley, oats and rye. Dog foods generally advertise themselves as grain-free rather than gluten-free. To make certain a dog food is gluten-free, it is important to read the label carefully. A gluten-free diet is especially helpful for dogs with sensitive stomachs and other digestive disorders.

  1. Taste of the Wild

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      Taste of the Wild's grain-free dog foods include the High Prairie Canine Formula, for all stages of a dog's life. This product contains roasted venison and bison, sweet potatoes, a berry blend, peas, tomatoes, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. There is no soy or corn in the formula. The canned version, in gravy, also contains lamb. The Pacific Stream Canine Formula, made with sweet potatoes and salmon, is grain-free. Taste of the Wild products are available at most major pet-food retailers. For more information, contact:

      Taste of the Wild Pet Food
      P.O. Box 156
      Meta, MO 65058
      800-977-8797
      tasteofthewildpetfood.com

    Force

    • Force, designed by The Honest Kitchen, is dehydrated raw, grain and gluten-free dog food. It was designed for dogs with sensitive stomachs and is suitable for adult dogs, sensitive dogs and those of moderate activity level. Ingredients include free-range chicken, potatoes, celery, flaxseed, apples, alfalfa, honey, cabbage and green beans. Due to dehydration, shelf life for Force products is one year. For more information, contact:

      The Honest Kitchen Inc.
      145 14th St.
      San Diego, CA 92101
      619-544-0018
      thehonestkitchen.com

    Wellness CORE Dog Food

    • The Wellness CORE dog food variety is protein-focused nutrition. The grain-free diet includes deboned turkey and chicken, chicken liver, and a proprietary blend of fruits, vegetables, oils and botanicals. CORE has no wheat or wheat-gluten, soy, corn, dairy, artificial colors or preservatives. It is available at most major pet food retail stores. For more information, contact:

      Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard
      200 Ames Pond Drive
      Tewksbury, MA 01876
      800-225-0904
      wellnesspetfood.com