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evanmike t1_j860cil wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Non-processed meat-based diet during puppyhood may protect dogs against certain digestive disorders later in life while kibble is a potential risk factors. by neline_the_lioness

False. They are carnivores. Wheat and corn are even bad for humans and we are omnivores

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[deleted] t1_j863kjt wrote

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evanmike t1_j86479s wrote

Do you know how prevalent diabetes is in those people and dogs because of corn and wheat? Dogs and people sure didn't get diabetes until that change to their diet

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Shantor t1_j862vfn wrote

Domestic dogs are omnivores. They have adapted to eat the same food that humans have over the years and their nutritional requirements are much different than their wild canine companions.

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evanmike t1_j8637z5 wrote

That is why dogs have diabetes now. They do not get diabetes in the wild. Grain is not for dogs

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Shantor t1_j86adoj wrote

Looooooooool dogs mostly don't get diabetes in the wild cause they die as a young adult, or they die when they get it.

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Shantor t1_j86eipk wrote

Also adding type 1 diabetes (the type dogs get) is an autoimmune diseases unrelated to nutrition (differing from cats who get type 2 mostly). In fact, the best way to regulate a dog's diabetes is to feed them a high fiber diet. A high protein diet leads to glucose spikes and crashes, which have a higher chance of leading to deadly hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.

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evanmike t1_j86ey0z wrote

"Protein leads to glucose spikes"........... you need to stop now and learn what glucose is

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Shantor t1_j86f3gs wrote

I said high protein DIETS. No one should be feeding their dog straight meat. They need glucose for their brain just like all mammals do.

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evanmike t1_j86g2sa wrote

You need to read more. You do not know what you are talking about.

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messopotatoesmia t1_j87kngn wrote

No, they're not carnivores - they're omnivores. They'll quite happily eat vegetables - carrot, celery, potatoes, beets, and fruit - berries, and even citrus.

Wolves are also omnivorous.

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