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.
Many dry foods have
high carbohydrate levels as they are formulated primarily from plant proteins and baked to produce the finished product.
Acana has a lower protein and total fresh meat content than Orijen with
slightly higher carbohydrate levels, which allows this cat food to provide unbeatable value and a price point that makes Biologically Appropriate pet foods accessible to a wide range of pet lovers.
High Carbohydrate Levels: Banana, plum, pear, kiwifruit, pineapple, mango, grape, fig, etc..
«We had thought this would happen because of
the high carbohydrate level of chocolate milk,» said researcher Jason Karp, a graduate student in exercise physiology.
All other fruits should be consumed in moderation or not at all due to
their high carbohydrate levels.
Fruit and vegetables should not be fed to ferrets as it is believed
the high carbohydrate levels predispose them to insulinoma.
In addition, note
the high carbohydrate levels in all of the listed products except for the Purina canned DM.
Because kibble dog food has
high carbohydrate levels, dietary fiber is necessary to make it work with a dog's digestive tract.
Dry food tends to have
higher carbohydrate levels than wet diets.