| Protein provides the basic building blocks for any diet | | | | flaxseed, alfalfa meal, and various herbs such as |
| that is meant to generate strong, lean muscle. But | | | | rosemary. |
| too many pet foods are loaded down with gluten, | | | | Gluten is the elastic part of the wheat or other type |
| which adds heaviness and bulk that is harder on the | | | | of grain that feels thick and starchy. Many animals |
| digestive system but does not convert into naturally | | | | are sensitive to it, and because it is rather gummy in |
| useful proteins. Rather than tax the digestion of a | | | | its texture gluten can be much harder to break down |
| dog, many educated pet owners are instead | | | | and successfully digest within the body. Gluten is |
| switching from ordinary dog food to special gluten | | | | actually commonly used as a powerful binder and |
| free dog food. It is easier for the dog to digest it is | | | | thickener by manufacturers of products like soups |
| also better for the animal's overall health. | | | | and artificial cheeses. So some people say that eating |
| Reputable brands of gluten free dog food provide all | | | | it is like eating a paste or adhesive, and that has |
| the necessary and essential amino acids, proteins, and | | | | obvious drawbacks for your dog. |
| other key ingredients that go into a balanced and | | | | Some canines also suffer from diseases like celiac |
| nutritious doggy diet - without the potential harmful | | | | disease, and for those dogs gluten in any form can |
| and physically taxing levels of unwanted gluten found | | | | be toxic, creating an adverse reaction within the |
| in inferior dog foods. | | | | digestive tract. To avoid this kind of problem while |
| These healthier dog foods might use, for example, | | | | also ensuring that your dog has a first-class diet, ask |
| healthy ingredients such as sunflower oil, fish, and fish | | | | your local pet store to show you their gluten free |
| meal that is rich in beneficial omega three fatty acids. | | | | dog food selections and offer recommendations for |
| Other main ingredients in better dog foods are | | | | your pet. |
| chicken and lamb, which can be complimented by | | | | |