Corn In Dog Food

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Corn in dog food.

1 cup all purpose flour plus more for dredging. The corn that is used in dog food is sometimes contaminated with mycotoxins toxins from mold or fungi. The dog is not going to be as healthy and may experience energy rushes crashes hyperactivity and a hard time. Supporters of corn based products like to point out that corn is one of the least allergenic ingredients in dog food.

However you should confirm that your dog is not allergic to corn prior to. The starch helps to thicken the food so it s easier to serve and feels more substantial. And according to some studies that is probably true. One report 3 found the incidence of corn allergy to be only 14 while another 4 places corn at just 3 of all allergies.

Take what you have learned about corn as an ingredient in dog food both the good and the bad and decide if you want to take the risk with your dog. Corn metabolizes in dogs similar to the way sugar metabolizes in humans. Ingredients associated with adverse food reactions in dogs and cats. Corn starch is a common ingredient in lots of dog foods although the role it plays is not really nutritional.

It s like feeding a child foods high in corn syrup. Get corn dogs recipe from food network. Many veterinary nutritionists agree that corn for dogs is not a problem and in fact can be part of a well balanced diet. Our personal recommendation is to avoid corn as an ingredient in dog food but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.