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Do dogs need grains to survive?

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While dogs don't need grains to get the glucose they need to survive, they need at least some form of glucose in their diet. Starchy vegetables and legumes provide this glucose in grain-free foods, whereas wheat, rice, and other grains provide this glucose in grain foods. 12 февр. 2021 г.


Can dogs live without grains?

Leaving grains out of your dog's diet, however, might be a far greater health risk than keeping them in. According to a warning from the Food and Drug Administration released last week, grain-free food might be giving dogs a life-threatening heart problem called dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM.

Should dogs have grains or not?

Dogs are just as likely to suffer from food intolerances as humans are, and grains are one of the most common allergies identified in canines. Therefore, regular dog food may exacerbate the symptoms associated with your pet's intolerance and grain-free foods are almost certainly better for your canine friend.

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