Veterinarians increasingly diagnose a growing prevalence of serious food disorders to sensitive stomached dog breeds; including our precious mutts. The sad fact is, an incredible amount of harm to a phenomenal number of animals is becoming more apparent because of food allergies caused by gluten found in their diet.

     Gluten exits in wheat, barley, rye, (add oats and corn if they're milled together causing cross-contamination) and contribute to malabsorption in the intestine thus reducing important vitamins and minerals. Adhering to the finger-like projections of the intestine vital for the absorption of nutrients, they effectively reduce them from entering the bloodstream. In an attempt to digest these glues the stomach adds as much acid as possible to break them down. 

    Knowing this, why risk our dog's health? Furthermore, national recalls on tainted beef and poultry products are far too common. Remote as this may be, we exclude this possibility by avoiding animal protein preferring other sources. While defining our recipes, we found an impressive mill in Oregon that produces certified "organic, gluten-free & grain-free" products. 

     Wheatgrass, Barley Grass Powders              (Don't be fooled by their names - they are gluten-free)

    Our decision to add naturally detoxifying anti-oxidants; dried wheatgrass and barley grass (rich in chlorophyll, cell oxygenation and loaded with enzyme properties) is strictly based on harvesting schedules for these very significant vegetables. And why are enzymes so important? Because they are the key part of the digestive process. Without enough digestive enzymes, dogs aren't able to process or absorb all the nutrients in the foods they consume. 

    Certified organic and grown in Kansas for more than 200 days, these crops are harvested prior to jointing. Once a year during a very critical window, the highest levels of nutrients occur in both grasses. This important cycle happens before the maturation stage, whereby these vegetables form wheat grain tops. Catching these young super crops before the stalks evolve into grains, determines their gluten-free value. We add these nutritional "power-houses" for optimum benefit in our Nutz About Nutrition! treat.

Understanding the Guar Bean

    When you bake gluten-free, a stabilizer is important. The guar plant is a legume, related to the pea & bean family. Approved for dogs by the USDA, the gum is extracted from the guar bean, where it acts as a food and water store. Unlike a starch, it's an important source of soluble dietary fiber as well as a water-thickening agent. Compared to 12% soluble fiber in oats, water-soluble gums contain as much as 80% soluble fiber-behaving as prebiotics and help sustain beneficial intestinal bacteria; ours is grown in Texas.

All American, Eco-Friendly

    Whooz ‘Ur Doggy! is committed to helping our canines live in a more peaceful, environmentally friendly community beginning with healthy organic food from nature. Similarly treats, labels & re-sealable clear pouches are "Made in the USA." Packing is 100% recycled paper ~ because it matters.

    If you believe our pets deserve the best choices available & every action you make changes the world; we agree!  We’re proud of purchasing foods grown, harvested and processed in America, and determined to enhance our canine’s universe in every way we can. BONE Appétit. . .