Dogs have no essential requirement for carbohydrates in their diet but high-fat foods increase strength, cardiovascular performance and better oxygen utilization. Studies on sled dogs fed a high-carbohydrate diet showed an increase of lactic acid in their muscles, which in turn can lead to muscle soreness.
What is considered high fat foods for dogs?
Generally a diet with less than 10% fat or less than 17% of calories from fat is considered to be low-fat. Meanwhile diets with 10-15% fat, or 17-23% of calories from fat are considered to contain a moderate amount of fat. Diets with more than 20% fat are considered high-fat.
How much fat should dog food have?
Scientific research has shown that an adult dog's daily diet can contain up to 50% carbohydrates by weight, including 2.5–4.5% from fiber. A minimum of approximately 5.5% of the diet should come from fats and 10% from protein.
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