Occasionally, dogs that are intolerant to gluten but eat gluten-rich foods will show poor skin and coat condition, even coat loss. Sometimes skin lesions or dandruff appear. The dog tends to scratch frequently because the skin and coat are itchy.
The itching often leads to secondary skin infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nutrient deficiency due to gluten intolerance in dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gluten intolerance (coeliac disease) affects the absorption of nutrients in the dog's body, causing the dog to suffer from nutrient deficiencies in the long run. This is because when gluten is ingested, the body produces antibodies to remove the unwanted substance from the body. The antibodies attack the intestinal villi, which help absorb the nutrients and pass them into the bloodstream. If the intestinal villi are damaged, they can no longer work efficiently and many nutrients are excreted from the body unprocessed in the faeces. So even if the dog eats enough food, it suffers from acute nutrient deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosis of gluten intolerance in dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The vet can determine whether the dog has coeliac disease by blood tests and tissue samples from the intestines. If the dog is diagnosed with coeliac disease, its diet must be changed to a gluten-free diet. As a dog owner, you need to look at ready-bought dog food as well as treats to see if they are gluten-free. Alternatively, you can prepare a gluten-free diet for the dog yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is gluten-free dog food<\/a>![\"Gluten](\"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pet-food-bowls-toys-isolated-white-background.jpg\")
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Is a gluten-free diet right for my dog<\/a>
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