Is Kitty Litter Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 06/04/2022 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about pet products, especially pet litter. Specifically, is kitty litter gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? 

Just like people, cats can be sensitive to ingredients in their litter, including gluten, and other known allergens.  Most mainstream kitty litters are not gluten-free. Many commercial kitty litters contain grains, and or fillers that include gluten, or other allergenic ingredients. 

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Some pet owners like to make sure they are getting cat or kitty litter that is free of gluten or other known allergens.

To do this, it's important to read labels and look for kitty litters that are specifically labeled as gluten-free. To make that job a bit easier, here's a list of some top brands of gluten-free and hypoallergenic kitty litters.