Corn is categorized as a grain, not as a vegetable as many of us think of it.
Corn is a cheap filler, a starchy energy which serves little to no nutritional value. A lot of it comes out in their waste. Most corn today is also genetically modified. Corn is difficult for humans to digest and is difficult for dogs to digest.
Corn has been linked to many dog ailments such as allergies, joint swelling, bloat and there have been some cases of aflatoxin contamination associated with corn in dog food. Have you looked at the long list of food and treat recalls!!
The corn that is used in dog food is sometimes contaminated with mycotoxins (toxins from mold or fungi). A dog eating food containing corn is not going to be as healthy and may experience energy rushes, crashes, hyperactivity and a hard time concentrating. Studies have also shown that high doses of corn can inhibit serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is an important chemical that reduces stress and anxiety.
It's been found that genetically modified corn can cause damage to your liver, kidney and cause hormonal disruptions in humans. So why would you want your dog eating corn once sometimes twice daily, every day!!! I sure don't want that for my dogs.
There is a better choice!!
References: dogfoodadvisor.com; dogbreedinfo.com
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