Glycemic and insulin response in healthy dogs: whether carbohydrate makes a difference

Over the past two decades, a huge number of pet foods characterized by different ingredients and nutrient concentrations have come onto the market. Carbohydrate content (soluble sugars, starch, and dietary fiber) varies widely among commercial brands of pet food. Nutrients that may affect postprandial glycemic levels in healthy dogs. A recent study, conducted by the University of Naples, aims to Evaluate whether the administration of three diets, i.e., two grain-free or also called grain-free diets (GF1 and GF2) versus one grain-based diet (CB), formulated with different sources and amounts of carbohydrates, such as grains vs. sweet potatoe...