Why Choose Corn-Free Dog Food!
Did you know, the following contribute to pet obesity?
Corn, Corn Gluten and Corn Meal
Dogs are not known for being picky eaters. They find and will eat just about anything, even if it upsets their stomach. Just similar to how we will happily stuff ourselves full on junk food everyday. This is what many major commercial dog food companies want. In this way, they can use the cheapest and least nutritious ingredients in order to sell their products.
Look out for corn, corn gluten and corn meal. Sure, they will fill the dog up, but will not give dogs the nutrition they need to stay healthy.
That’s not just all, did you know, Corn is a whole grain, and it’s not easily digestible for a dog. As a matter of fact, Corn and other grains are only truly digestible to the extent to which they are processed.
This is the main reason why despite being labelled as “Whole” grain, it is usually always grounded into powder before cooked into kibbles and other treats or dog foods.
The reason is as the finer it is, the more digestible corn and other “Whole” Grain will be.
Next time you see a 99% digestible claim from a brand, you would know to stay as far away as possible as it is super misleading & potentially unhealthy for your dog. Pet owners are not aware, pet obesity is a major problem and much more common than they realize.
Dogs can be loved and spoilt to death by having owners allow them to whatever and whenever they want.
Excess fat does more to a dog than meets the eye. Fat dogs are prone to developing expensive and potentially deadly conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Excess fat puts strain on the joints, so painful arthritis can greatly hamper a dog’s quality of life.
- Brown rice (33)
- Corn (34)
- Barley (36)
- Oats (43)
- Quinoa (45)
- Wheat (48)
- Potato (51)
- Peas (53)
- Sweet potato (55)
- Spinach (91)
As we can see, the nutritional value for Coin is neglectable at best, not even close to be a worry at all.
The Problem With Corn
Dogs like corn, so why bother looking for corn free dog food? First of all, corn passes through dog’s digestive systems so fast that the dog’s body does not have time to extract nutrients from corn – even ground corn. Corn is also high in fructose (a type of sugar), which any household pet does not need. Corn is basically the canine equivalent to human junk food.
Some dogs also have an allergy to corn. Food allergy symptoms include intensely itchy patches of skin; hair loss at these itchy patches; reddening of skin at these itchy spots; skin infections resistant to antibiotics; chronic ear infections and larger bowel movements.
Industries tend to claim that Corn is rich in Vitamins and minerals.
Unfortunately, that’s another myth we will bust today.
Aside from its energy content, corn’s nutritional completeness is certainly not exceptional.
Using the Nutrient Balance Completeness Score, we see the following common ingredients with their increasing nutritional value
Better Ingredients for a Healthier Dog
Ever pig out for a weekend on greasy foods and sugary snacks?
Remember how you felt on Monday morning?
You felt sluggish, experienced gastrointestinal problems, put on a few pounds and probably had trouble sleeping.
Now think about when you ate low-fat, low-sugar healthy foods. You had more energy and felt better, didn’t you?
Naturally, the same thing will happens to your dog.
If the dog eats junk, the dog is going to feel like junk. But if the dog eats healthy foods made from such ingredients as lean meats, vegetables and brown rice, then the dog is going to look and feel better. Skin and coat conditions improve.
The dog’s stools are firm instead of runny. Some dogs switched from cheap grocery store brands to corn free dog food even pooped less often. There are also results of dogs also ate the same amount but lost excess fat.
What About Pet Food Recalls?
Feeding a corn free dog food made with pronounceable ingredients is also safer for your dog because they are not made with the cheapest ingredients a manufacturer can find, such as ground corn or the sweepings off of a slaughterhouse floor. One of the most common ingredients in grocery store pet food is “animal by-products.” Do you know what that is? This might include meat, but also includes hooves, hair, internal organs and any manure inside of the intestines.
When it comes to dog food, you pay for what you get. You would want to feed your human children the healthiest, least processed low-sugar foods available. You also want to feed your furry children healthy foods, too. Check the ingredients of all dog food, including treats and biscuits, to be sure they do not include “by-products,” sugars and corn.
If you are still not convinced, check out Complete List of Dog Food Recalls
