Wheat
Also appears on labels as: ground wheat, whole grain wheat, ground whole wheat, ground whole grain wheat, wheat flour, whole wheat flour
Ground wheat kernels, or the bran and germ fractions separated out during milling.
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- Where it comes from
- Grain mills.
- Why it's in the product
- Carbohydrate, plant protein, and the gluten that gives baked treats structure.
- Safety and toxicity
- Safe for most pets.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- Wheat is a documented food allergen in some dogs, and there is a specific inherited gluten sensitivity in Irish Setters and a form in Border Terriers. Those are real but uncommon conditions, not a reason for a general wheat scare.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 86 scored products
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