Such high carbohydrate levels put a strain on digestion and absorption, affect insulin metabolism, and trigger inflammatory pathways. (petsmagazine.com.sg)
However, there appears to be less problem from high carbohydrate levels than from high protein levels in dogs, so most dog foods are high in carbohydrates and lower in protein. (vetinfo.com)
Many dry foods have high carbohydrate levels as they are formulated primarily from plant proteins and baked to produce the finished product. (pethelpful.com)