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Do Dogs Need Carbs? The Evidence

Do Dogs Need Carbs? The Evidence

FromFeed Your Dog Facts


Do Dogs Need Carbs? The Evidence

FromFeed Your Dog Facts

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our "Mythbusters" style episode breaks down common misconceptions around how dogs can have or even need carbs because they have evolved to eat them. That doesn't mean it is the best choice for their health so we break down the facts! 
Hear real life misconceptions Dan has read over the years during his research for his book "Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma" and while running his low-carb pet food company, KetoNatural Pet Foods. 
Even though dogs and wolves are almost identical species, only dogs produce amylase which helps break down carbohydrates into glucose. We'll walk through the timeline of how domesticated dogs began to eat carbs as pure means of survival. 
Although most dog food and treats have a high ratio of carbs, there are a lot of (science backed) reasons to consider before adding them to your dog's diet.
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Listen to the complementary Episode 08: Carbs Make Dogs Fat for even more facts on carbs! 
Have a question, comment, or counterpoint? Email us at hello@feedyourdogfacts.com
Released:
Aug 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

The pet food industry is a cauldron of misinformation, myths, dirty tricks, and BS. The "Feed Your Dog Facts" podcast is here to help dog owners navigate these confusing waters and be smart, responsible guardians for their pets. In each episode, hosts Dan Schulof and Jen Wolanik discuss evidence-based information about nutritional science, the veterinary community, and the pet food industry, making these challenging topics so simple that even a dog could understand them.