Dogs are carnivores and have very little nutritional requirement for dietary carbohydrates (starch) to thrive. They get everything they require from protein and fat. 31 авг. 2020 г.
Why do dogs need starch?
Sources of carbohydrates for dogs include starch, sugar, and fiber. Starches and sugars: Digestible carbohydrates that provide your dog's body with the energy they need to run. Fiber: Can be soluble or insoluble.
Do dogs really need carbohydrates?
A dog's body uses dietary carbohydrates to help maintain and replenish glycogen stores. Although dogs don't have a dietary requirement for carbohydrates, they do have a metabolic requirement for glucose.
What kind of starch is good for dogs?
“Whole” grains, which contain the entire grain kernel (the bran, germ, and endosperm), are good quality carb sources. Examples include whole wheat, bulgur, oatmeal, corn/cornmeal, brown rice, buckwheat, barley, rye, amaranth, millet, quinoa, and triticale.
Will starch hurt dogs?
A small, steady amount of carbohydrate or starch in the diet is fairly harmless, but when the diet contains large amounts of starchy carbohydrates (and most dry dog foods are 30-60% carbohydrate), this can cause obesity and insulin resistance.
