Pet Food Ingredient
Barley
Cereal grain used as a carbohydrate source. Lower glycaemic index than rice, and a useful fibre contributor when pearled or hulled.
Also labelled as
pearled barleywhole barley
Regulatory status
AAFCO defines barley as the clean, sound, dried seed of the common barley plant, Hordeum vulgare.
Key notes
- —Gluten-containing grain — dogs with confirmed gluten sensitivity (rare outside of specific breeds like the Irish Setter) should avoid.
- —Common in mid-tier foods; less common in premium and prescription diets.
Classified as a barley allergen source in the scanner's cross-match. If your pet reacts to barley, this ingredient is also a trigger.
Common alternatives
Is this ingredient in your pet's food?
Scan the label. If it contains barley or any of the alternative names above, the scanner will flag it against your pet's allergen profile.
Scan a label →This entry is factual reference. It is not medical or veterinary advice. Consult a veterinarian for any decisions about your pet's diet.