To determine if rye could be healthy for dogs as well as ecosystems, researchers conducted an experiment with eight Beagles.
Rye may have factors working for it as a dog food ingredient. The grain uses fewer resources than other crops, so it may be more sustainable. Additionally, researchers found evidence that it provides digestibility on par with more conventional grains. As grains grow in pet food popularity in the wake of DCM and sustainability concerns, rye could find wider use in dog food. Read more.