Is corn bad for dogs and just “filler” in dog food? No, corn is not harmful to dogs and is certainly not a filler. In fact, it has nutritional benefits. Filler may be defined as feed ingredients for pet food with little or no nutritional value.
Why do they put corn in dog food?
Betacarotene, vitamin E and lutein are antioxidants in corn that help protect key cell components from damage. Also, cooked ground corn is highly digestible so pets can easily absorb corn's important nutrients. Corn is a rich source of fatty acids, especially linoleic and linolenic for healthy skin and coat.
Can corn upset a dog's stomach?
You may have thought, “Can dogs eat corn?” According to veterinary nutritionists, it's perfectly fine for dogs to eat corn in moderation. In fact, because corn is one of the most popular and inexpensive grains in the world, you'll find it in a variety of dog foods.
Should dogs eat corn meal?
In general, we don't recommend it for dogs. While dogs have been fed cornmeal (as a filler in dog food) for decades, that doesn't make it healthy. Corn is not part of the canine diet, many dogs have trouble digesting it, and most cornmeal these days is made from nutritionally poor, mass-produced corn.
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