Wheat-free dog food for Borzoi in multi-pet home

A wheat-intolerant Borzoi sharing a home with a Labrador who eats wheat-based food — that's a specific puzzle worth thinking through carefully. Sensitive stomach issues in dogs usually fall into a few categories: food intolerance, ingredient sensitivity, or a gut that just needs a simpler diet. For your Borzoi it sounds like ingredient sensitivity is already on the table, which actually makes things more focused. To make sure I point you in the right direction: how old is your Borzoi and what symptoms first flagged the wheat issue — loose stools, skin reactions, vomiting, or something else? And what are you currently feeding them?

That's a clear picture — confirmed wheat intolerance, digestive symptoms, and a dog who's tolerating his current food rather than enjoying it. The cross-contamination concern is real and worth taking seriously. Borzois have naturally lean, sensitive digestive systems, so a high-quality protein-led food with minimal ingredients tends to suit them well. Before I give you my recommendation, one quick question: is he currently on any fish-based food or always meat? Some sighthounds do better on fish protein if chicken has also become a grey area.

Good — chicken is fine, but I'd actually steer toward fish anyway for one practical reason: it makes cross-contamination management much easier. If your Labrador's bowl ever gets mixed up or they sniff each other's food, a completely different protein source reduces any compounding sensitivity risk. My recommendation is Canagan Scottish Salmon grain-free dry food. It's a single named fish protein, no grains of any kind including wheat, high meat inclusion around 60%, and the ingredient list is short and clean. It's well-suited to lean, deep-chested breeds like Borzois — digestible, not overly rich, and genuinely palatable for picky eaters. The fact it smells and tastes distinctly different from your Labrador's cereal kibble also makes feeding station separation much easier to manage practically.

Separate rooms with doors closed during mealtimes is the most reliable method — even a baby gate won't stop a determined Labrador. Feed your Borzoi first, close the door, then feed the Lab. Pick up all bowls within 15 minutes rather than leaving food down. Wash the Borzoi's bowl separately and store his food in its own airtight container away from the other bags. It sounds like a lot but once it's routine it takes about 30 seconds of extra thought. The cat feeding usually isn't the issue — cat food is typically grain-free anyway and cats tend to eat on their own schedule.

Good plan. Transition gradually over 7 to 10 days — swap about 25% of his old food for the Canagan each day to avoid any stomach upset from the change itself. If his stools firm up and the gas settles within 3 to 4 weeks, you've got the right fit. Given his reluctant eating on the current food, the palatability shift to salmon often makes a noticeable difference quickly. Hope it works well for him.