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Overweight Dogs and Cats: the dangers and how to prevent naturally
by Destany McDonaldThe main culprit for pets becoming overweight is the fact that the vast majority of pets are fed kibble. Kibble is high in starch, carbohydrates and sugar. Most kibble is actually higher in carbs than protein. Like humans, when we eat fast food and junk food, we gain weight. The exact thing happens to pets. Kibble is comparable to eating fast food.
Causes and management of Dog Diabetes
by Destany McDonaldThere are a few causes of diabetes which include:
- Breed predisposition
- Being inactive
- Lack of Omega 3 oils
- Chronic inflammation stemming from diseases such as IBD, pancreatitis, or skin allergies
- Use of medications such as steroids long term
- Diets high in carbohydrates
Most of the reasons above can be linked to a kibble fed diet....we know that kibble is more high in carbohydrates compared to a raw diet. Diabetes is characterized by having too much sugar in the bloodstream. Carbohydrates create sugar (glucose.) Dogs are more than capable of producing all the glucose that their body needs without any dietary carbs whatsoever.