When you see the term “gluten” on a dog food label, it is referring to the protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye.
Gluten Intolerance in Dogs
Gluten intolerance in people is a very specific immune reaction to a particular protein in gluten called gliadin. In dogs, the only breed that has been shown to have a similar condition is the Irish Setter. it is a hereditary disease and careful breeding has virtually eliminated gluten intolerance in this breed.
For you, this means; unless your dog is an Irish Setter, he’s unlikely to have gluten intolerance. He may well have other food allergies which are causing him problems, but the cause is probably another protein source such as beef or dairy products.Read more...(521 words, estimated 2:05 mins reading time)
It is bad enough when an adult gets diagnosed with the digestive disorder called Celiac disease. If you yourself are diagnosed it can take some time getting in the routine of knowing what foods you can and cannot have, but when a child gets diagnosed the problem is then multiplied. We have all been a child before; all you want to do is eat as much junk food when you want. A child has not got the patience of taking note which foods they are and are not allowed. Making the whole process into a game however will make the learning processes that much easier.Read more...(511 words, 1 image, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)
Living the gluten-free lifestyle can be a little complicated, to say the least. We’re used to diets that are full of processed foods, and the vast majority of processed foods are made with some product that contains gluten. It really is in just about everything that comes in a package!
The good news is that by learning how to shop smarter, you can life a gluten-free lifestyle – and you can actually afford it, too! So grab one of your favorite grocery credit cards to get some cash-back on your gluten-free shopping, and follow these four tips at your local supermarket to make shopping for gluten-free products easier.Read more...(816 words, estimated 3:16 mins reading time)
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I am sorry I have not been on here lately, we have been in the process of moving this month and I am sick. After the New Year I should be up and running again. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Have a Happy New Year!Read more...(118 words, 1 image, estimated 28 secs reading time)
Cleansing your body with a gluten-free fiber supplement is a great, all natural way to jumpstart your digestion and detox your body. To get the most out of your cleanse, be sure to eat plenty of organic fruits and vegetables and take in lots of purified water. You can find a number of gluten free cleansing and body detoxification products at DrNatura.com
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