Vet Brendon Bullen said that coeliac disease was possible, but very rare in dogs, gluten-free food would not do any harm providing it was part of a balanced diet.
90% Purchase Gluten-Free Products Due To Perceived Health Benefits, Not Out Of Necessity
The sole purpose of gluten-free products are for individuals with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. But many think it can aid in weight loss.
The sole purpose of gluten-free products are for individuals with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. But many think it can aid in weight loss.
Vet Brendon Bullen of the Companion Animal Society said that coeliac disease was possible, but very rare in dogs, adding that gluten-free food would not do any harm providing it was part of a balanced diet. He added that a sales factor might be that some humans who do have a sensitivity were recommended to have a gluten-free household, and of course pets were part of that.
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