Wheat-Free Dog Treats: Safe Flour Alternatives for Sensitive Dogs

Wheat-Free Dog Treats: What Flours Are Safe (and Why We Use Them)

Many pet parents are surprised to learn that dogs don’t actually need wheat in their treats. While wheat isn’t harmful for every dog, it can cause digestive upset, itching, or inflammation in dogs with sensitivities.

At Skye Biscuit, we choose wheat-free flours intentionally - not as a trend, but because they bake into gentler, more digestible treats that dogs tolerate well.

Why Some Dogs Do Better Without Wheat

Some dogs experience issues when wheat is part of their diet, including:

For these dogs, removing wheat can lead to noticeable improvement without sacrificing taste or quality.

Wheat-Free Flours We Use (and Why)

Oat Flour

Oat flour is one of the most reliable and dog-friendly options available.

Benefits:

Easy to digest

Oat flour forms the foundation of many Skye Biscuit recipes.

Chickpea (Garbanzo) Flour

Chickpea flour adds structure and protein without gluten.

Why we use it carefully:

Balanced properly, it strengthens treats without overwhelming digestion.

Sorghum Flour

Sorghum is a naturally gluten-free grain that behaves similarly to wheat in baking.

Why it works well:

Brown Rice Flour

Brown rice flour is simple, gentle, and predictable.

Best used when:

It’s a supporting ingredient rather than a standalone base.

Flours We Avoid in Dog Treats

Not all alternative flours are suitable for dogs or shelf-stable treats. We avoid:

If it doesn’t benefit dogs, it doesn’t belong in our treats.

Our Ingredient Philosophy

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At Skye Biscuit, we follow one simple rule:

Ingredients should serve the dog - not marketing trends.

That’s why our treats are:

The Bottom Line

Wheat-free dog treats aren’t about being fashionable — they’re about being thoughtful.

By using flours like oat, chickpea, sorghum, and brown rice, we create treats that are:

That’s the Skye Biscuit standard.