{"id":224,"date":"2014-08-13T22:50:12","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T22:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/?p=224"},"modified":"2022-06-17T19:12:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T19:12:43","slug":"myths-fillers-products-grain-free-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/myths-fillers-products-grain-free-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths about Fillers, By-Products and Grain Free Diets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/article-0-07EE2A56000005DC-677_468x310.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/article-0-07EE2A56000005DC-677_468x310-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Myths abouth fillers and by-products in pet food.\" width=\"240\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/article-0-07EE2A56000005DC-677_468x310-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/article-0-07EE2A56000005DC-677_468x310.jpg 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>Every time you turn on the television\u00a0or open a \u00a0magazine there are ads bombarding you\u00a0with myths of how pet foods contain <\/span><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fillers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By-Products<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> that are bad they for your pet.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These ingredients are actually very beneficial to the nutritious wellbeing of your pet.<!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">CORN<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Corn as a <\/span><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">filler<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> comes in many forms all of which can contribute to a nutritious diet and is easy to digest.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Corn gluten meal contains 60% -70% protein and is an excellent source of essential amino acids.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Corn does not appear on the list of most common food allergies in dogs or cats.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most common food allergies in dogs are beef, dairy and wheat.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In cats the most common food allergies are beef, dairy and fish so corn as a filler is quite safe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">BY-PRODUCTS<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A <\/span><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">by-product<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is any ingredient left over when some other product\/ingredient is made (ex: broths and gelatins are by-products of human foods).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By-products<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> are that are thought to be of low quality actually have to meet the guidelines of the American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These by-products come from clean animal parts other than meat, such as liver, kidney and other organs.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Calcium and other minerals and vitamins are abundant in meat or poultry by-products.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They also contain essential protein and amino acids that are highly digestible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">GRAINS<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We keep hearing about grain free but properly cooked grains in pet food provide a source of carbohydrates which is a good source of fiber for gastrointestinal health and decreases total fat and calories in pet food diets. Healthy dogs and cats digest these carbohydrates with 90% efficiency.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The essential fatty acids in grains contribute to healthy skin and coat.\u00a0 A completely grain free diet can lead to distress in a dog or cat&#8217;s digestive tract.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As far as gluten free diets go gastrointestinal problems associated with gluten are rare in dogs and corn gluten does not cause problems even in pets with celiac disease.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wheat gluten is added in small amounts to help kibbles, treats and canned food hold shape.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0All the hype and advertising out there are great marketing ploys but we need to recognize that for overall quality pet food\u00a0some fillers and by-products are needed for a nutritious healthy diet.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If your pet is not doing well on a regular diet it is best to consult with your veterinarian to find out what other diet options are best for your pet.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every time you turn on the television\u00a0or open a \u00a0magazine there are ads bombarding you\u00a0with myths of how pet foods contain Fillers and By-Products that are bad they for your pet.\u00a0 These ingredients are actually very beneficial to the nutritious wellbeing of your pet.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on 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