Carbohydrates/carbohydrate calculation

Do Dogs Need Carbohydrates? is an interesting and useful article from the My Pet Nutritionist website. It includes a discussion on grain free foods and DCM as well as advice on how to calculate the carbohydrate content of pet food.

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Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Conor Brady, Can Dogs Eat Carbohydrates | Expert opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcHl0Y5JeC0

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Interesting and informative video.

very interesting, thank you

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A dog’s body needs dietary carbohydrates to help maintain and refill glycogen stores, Although the dog doesn’t have dietary needs for carbohydrates, they do have metabolic needs for glucose.

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RPM Friday Night Live: Carbohydrates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9x4z2CKlWs
RPM Friday Night Live: Carbohydrates 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWTzjOf0kF0

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Although dogs don’t have nutritional demands for carbs, they do have metabolic needs for glucose. A dog’s body needs dietary carbohydrates to assist maintain and replenish glycogen reserves.

Very interesting, thank you