Essay On Gluten Free

In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of humans affected by gluten allergies. Not only do humans suffer from gluten allergies, but dogs can also. In humans it’s diagnosed as celiac disease, in dogs it simply called gluten sensitivity or gluten-induced enteropathy.
Before you decide whether or not to introduce your canine companion to a grain or gluten free diet, let’s take a look at both.
Firstly, all dog food marked “grain-free” is also gluten free but that does not necessarily mean that all dog food marked “gluten free” is grain free. There are some grains that do not contain any gluten, like millet, teff, buckwheat, quinoa, and amaranth.
The Benefits of a Gluten Free Diet
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However, some dogs may have trouble maintaining a healthy weight when carbohydrates are removed.
The Benefits of a Grain Free Diet
Some grains can be very difficult for dogs to digest. Dogs lack salivary amylase, which is found in herbivores and omnivores and begins breaking grains down the moment they enter the mouth. A grain free diet is also beneficial for dogs that have diabetes and dogs with food intolerances. It results in better health and activity levels in younger dogs. Grain free dog food can be better than gluten free dog food, because it also eliminates other problem causing grains such as corn and soy.
The Drawbacks of a Grain Free Diet
Grain free dog food is also generally much more expensive than foods containing grains. The reason they are more expensive is they contain higher quality ingredients such as real meat, fruits and vegetables.
A sudden and drastic change in your dog’s diet can have negative effects on your pet, including diarrhea. If you decide to switch your dog over to a gluten or grain free food it is best to steadily introduce a new diet over the course of a couple days to avoid these negative