Dog Food & Gluten Symptoms

[Karen Bain StMary]

    I just went to my specialist today for my 6mo. follow up appointment. (I was diagnosed 11mo. ago)  We were talking about the symptoms that I am still experiencing & the LONG list of possible causes.

    He told me of a patient that was having trouble trying to figure out how she was getting 'glutened'.  Ends up that when she would open the bag of dog food, she would get a face full of dust/powder.  He said that dog food is loaded with gluten!

[cyclinglady]

My dog is on a grain free dog food. I do not have to worry about cross contamination and she is thriving!

[w8in4dave]

I cook for my dog That has never been my issue. I have always said: I'f I can eat it, my dog can eat it! He has never like noodles, or pasta in any way. Not even gravy. But yea I have heard your dog licking and kissing you can get you glutened so yup be careful! 

[mamaw]

Hello

 

 yes,  one  can get  glutened  from  dog /cat  & bird  food.....other  things  are  scratched  utensils,  scratched pots & pans, plastic or  wooden  items  that were  used  for  wheat  ...hth

[CaliSparrow]

My animals are gluten-free and also do better without it. Both of them had improvement in fur quality and arthritis!

I was once glutened by my shampoo. Now I only use gluten-free shampoo and make-up just to avoid having ANY gluten enter my mouth. Toothpaste is another culprit. I have enjoyed reading the articles written by Jane Anderson on about.com on where to look for unexpected sources of gluten.

[moosemalibu]

Both my cats and my dog eat grain free. It was one of the first steps in decontaminating my house. The only products that I use daily that are not gluten-free are my makeup products with the exception of lip products.