Jackie Parr, DVM, discusses all things gluten, human and pet, in this Q/A article. She reminds us that dogs and cats do not get Celiac disease and generally don’t need a gluten-free diet.
Source: Dr. Andy Roark, April 29, 2017.
So when would I avoid feeding gluten:
- You happen to see a very rare case of gluten sensitive enteropathy in an Irish Setter puppy
- You are treating a Border Terrier that has been diagnosed with Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome
- A person in the household has been diagnosed with Celiac disease and wants to avoid all potential risk of being exposed to gluten