{"id":4584,"date":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T04:57:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T04:57:03","slug":"is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is wheat flour good for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Is_wheat_flour_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is wheat flour good for dogs?\">Is wheat flour good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#What_kind_of_flour_is_good_for_dogs\" title=\"What kind of flour is good for dogs?\">What kind of flour is good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Why_is_wheat_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is wheat bad for dogs?\">Why is wheat bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Is_white_whole_wheat_flour_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is white whole wheat flour safe for dogs?\">Is white whole wheat flour safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#What_grains_are_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What grains are safe for dogs?\">What grains are safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Is_wheat_flour_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is wheat flour bad for dogs?\">Is wheat flour bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Are_eggs_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are eggs good for dogs?\">Are eggs good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#What_dog_food_is_killing_dogs\" title=\"What dog food is killing dogs?\">What dog food is killing dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_homemade_diet_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best homemade diet for dogs?\">What is the best homemade diet for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_healthiest_dog_food\" title=\"What is the healthiest dog food?\">What is the healthiest dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Is_peanut_butter_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is peanut butter good for dogs?\">Is peanut butter good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Is_oatmeal_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is oatmeal good for dogs?\">Is oatmeal good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_eat_honey\" title=\"Can a dog eat honey?\">Can a dog eat honey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Should_dogs_have_grain_in_their_diet\" title=\"Should dogs have grain in their diet?\">Should dogs have grain in their diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Which_is_better_for_dogs_oatmeal_or_rice\" title=\"Which is better for dogs oatmeal or rice?\">Which is better for dogs oatmeal or rice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs\/#Is_brown_rice_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"Is brown rice OK for dogs?\">Is brown rice OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_wheat_flour_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is wheat flour good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If your dog is eating food containing wheat or wheat flour and she is perfectly healthy, wheat is safe for your dog. If your dog frequently gets ear infections, suffers from skin irritation, or experiences bouts of vomiting or diarrhea, wheat may be an issue.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-flour-is-safe-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What type of flour is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-flour-is-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_flour_is_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>What kind of flour is good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whole-Grain Flours for Dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barley.<\/li>\n<li>Buckwheat.<\/li>\n<li>Millet.<\/li>\n<li>Oat.<\/li>\n<li>Pea.<\/li>\n<li>Quinoa.<\/li>\n<li>Rice.<\/li>\n<li>Sorghum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uc8_knBE5GI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-wheat-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_wheat_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is wheat bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food allergies are caused by a reaction to a protein, and since wheat contains protein, dogs can develop an allergy to it. However, because wheat is present in so many foods, dogs that are prone to developing allergies are very likely to develop an allergy to wheat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-white-whole-wheat-flour-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_white_whole_wheat_flour_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is white whole wheat flour safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog does have a wheat allergy, or you suspect she might, look for an alternative. But even if your dog is not allergic to wheat, white flour isn\u2019t the best option out there. It\u2019s highly treated and stripped of most nutrients.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5a9MvMYoP7c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-grains-are-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_grains_are_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What grains are safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These include barley, oats, millet, quinoa, teff, buckwheat, and amaranth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-wheat-flour-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_wheat_flour_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is wheat flour bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is eating food containing wheat or wheat flour and she is perfectly healthy, wheat is safe for your dog. If your dog frequently gets ear infections, suffers from skin irritation, or experiences bouts of vomiting or diarrhea, wheat may be an issue.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-eggs-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eggs_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are eggs good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Eggs are good for dogs to eat. Of course, they are rich in protein, but aside from that eggs are also a good source of linoleic acid and fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-eggs-good-for-dogs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Are eggs good for dogs?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-eggs-good-for-dogs-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-eggs-good-for-dogs-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-eggs-good-for-dogs-1-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-food-is-killing-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_food_is_killing_dogs\"><\/span>What dog food is killing dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Midwestern Pet Foods expanded its recall of dry dog and cat food following reports that dozens of dogs died after eating the Sportmix dry kibble, the FDA said. A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XmE-Ke-I0Lc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-homemade-diet-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_homemade_diet_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best homemade diet for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A homemade puppy diet should contain the proper balance of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protein, such as chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef.<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates, like rice, pasta, potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables, such as peas, green beans, carrots.<\/li>\n<li>Fat, often in the form of vegetable oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-healthiest-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the healthiest dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie.<\/li>\n<li>Instinct RawBoost Mixers.<\/li>\n<li>Orijen Original Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Organix Chicken &amp; Oatmeal Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Zignature Lamb Limited Ingredient Canned Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Freshpet Fresh From the Kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>The Farmer\u2019s Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Only Natural Pet MaxMeat Air Dried Dog Food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-peanut-butter-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_peanut_butter_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is peanut butter good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat, and in moderation peanut butter can be an excellent source of protein and healthy fats, vitamins B and E, and niacin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-oatmeal-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oatmeal_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is oatmeal good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When prepared properly, oatmeal can be a healthy addition to your dog\u2019s diet. Be sure to only feed dogs cooked oatmeal and opt for plain varieties prepared with water instead of milk.\u00a0 However, keep in mind that oatmeal should be included as part of a balanced diet and not be used to replace commercial dog food.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YXox27aWi6g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-eat-honey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_eat_honey\"><\/span>Can a dog eat honey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Honey is safe for dogs to eat in small quantities.\u00a0 Sugars can also cause tooth decay, so it might be a good idea to brush your dog\u2019s teeth if you do feed him honey. Raw honey should not be fed to puppies or dogs with compromised immune systems, as it may contain the presence of botulism spores.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6FOH7nV2xZY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-dogs-have-grain-in-their-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_have_grain_in_their_diet\"><\/span>Should dogs have grain in their diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do grains benefit dogs? Dr. Venator says, \u201cGrains are actually an excellent nutrient source.\u201d Grains are packed with nutrients and provide carbohydrate, fat, and antioxidants. That means, the grains in dog food can support healthy, skin, and hair, plus support healthy immune systems and more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-is-better-for-dogs-oatmeal-or-rice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_for_dogs_oatmeal_or_rice\"><\/span>Which is better for dogs oatmeal or rice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both rice and oatmeal are safe for dogs and these are two ingredients often added to commercial dog food.\u00a0 Brown rice has most of the hull intact, making it more nutritious. When it comes to dogs, some may have trouble digesting brown rice. White rice is easy to digest and low in fiber.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-brown-rice-ok-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_brown_rice_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is brown rice OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely. Dogs can eat grains, including brown rice, because they are omnivores. That means dogs can eat and digest foods that come from plants. Dogs aren\u2019t strict carnivores, so brown rice or other grains can be a part of their diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is wheat flour good for dogs?What kind of flour is good for dogs?Why is wheat bad for dogs?Is white whole wheat flour safe for dogs?What grains are safe for dogs?Is wheat flour bad for dogs?Are eggs good for dogs?What dog food is killing dogs?What is the best homemade diet for dogs?What is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-wheat-flour-good-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4584"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4584"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193833,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4584\/revisions\/193833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}