A
gluten-free medication aid composition for companion animals, and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The
gluten-free medication aid composition includes bean-type
starch and cereal-type
starch. The bean-type may include black beans, pinto beans, blue beans, lentil beans, peas, soybeans, chickpeas, white pea beans, or a mixture thereof. The cereal-type
starch may include rice, corn, oats, sweet potatoes, potatoes, or tapioca. The
gluten-free medication aid composition may further include oil, glycerin,
sorbitol, and / or
animal protein. A method for manufacturing the gluten-free medication aid composition includes manufacturing a first blend by mixing bean-type starch and oil; adding
purified water into the first blend and heating the first blend; manufacturing a second blend by mixing
animal protein and food additives with the heated first blend; and heating the second blend and then cooling the heated second blend. Cereal-type starch is added to the first blend or second blend.