The Carbs In Dog Food

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for pets. In order to ensure their physical survival, health, development, reproduction, heart beat, blood circulation, gastrointestinal peristalsis, muscle contraction and other activities, need a lot of energy, and 80% of that energy is provided by carbohydrates. Carbohydrates include sugar and fiber. The daily carbohydrate requirement for an adult dog is 10 grams per kilogram of body weight, and for a puppy about 15.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.