The short answer is that starches are not bad for dogs as long as they don't form the majority of the dog's diet. Excessive carbohydrate intake can cause digestive problems and weight gain. Kibble dog food contains some starch, which most dogs tolerate well. You can also give your pooch potatoes and rice.
What starch can I give my dog?
Other Refined Starches (such as potato's or tapioca): Many “premium” dog foods are now offering Grain-Free varieties, and they are substituting potatoes or tapioca starch for the grains. Some of these ingredients actually offer fewer nutrients than some of the grains, and are more expensive.
Is potato starch okay for dogs?
Potato starch is a good starch source for adult dogs, and particularly for puppies, as it improves the digestibility of dietary nutrients and increases faecal DM, in addition of being more palatable than corn.
Can dogs digest starches?
A study published in Nature1 today finds that dogs possess genes for digesting starches, setting them apart from their carnivore cousins — wolves.
Is starch from rice good for dogs?
Rice is a food is not or poisonous for dogs. In fact, this carbohydrate is often added to commercial dog foods and prescribed for dogs suffering from a range of stomach issues or diarrhea. This is because rice is very easy for a dog to digest and is high in starch.
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