There shouldn't be an issue with consuming carbs, are long as they are
the right kind of carbohydrates (intact / complex carbs)-- oats, 100 % whole wheat pasta, quinoa, brown rice, beans, lentils, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables.
Choosing
the right kind of carbohydrates is important.
The right kind of carbohydrate diet is really a «slow - carb» diet, meaning the natural sugars in the foods are very slowly absorbed into the bloodstream so they don't cause sugar spikes.
Not exact matches
The biological fact is that you absolutely need the
right kinds of proteins and fats for your body to function, but there is no biological need for grains (or high levels
of any
carbohydrate for that matter).
However, eating the
right kinds of fats with moderate amounts
of quality
carbohydrates is the way you will lose the best.
Instead, it is important to focus on eating the
right kinds of calories that come in the form
of whole foods while avoiding processed
carbohydrates.
While dogs thrive on a diet rich in animal protein,
carbohydrates do provide healthy benefits, as long as they're the
right kind of carbs.