There has been a lot of controversy lately about carbohydrates. Do pets need them?
Carbohydrates are supplied in the diet from plant sources like grains and vegetables and provide the fuel needed to sustain life. Carbohydrates are necessary for the digestion and metabolism of proteins and fats. Without carbohydrates and fat, protein would be converted to glucose and therefore protein would no longer be available for its primary purpose of building and maintaining body tissue. Without the proper balance of carbohydrates, they body struggles to regulate body heat and assimilate nutrients.
