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Originally Posted by Mom2Odie  Dogs are evolved to metabolize protein. They are not evolved to metabolize carbohydrates (they have short digestive systems and a very low PH and no amylase - the digestive enzyme we humans are equipped with to help us break down carbs). |
No disrespect
, but this needs clarification.
Dogs don't have
salivary amylase. They DO make amylase in the pancreas - this amylase is released into the small intestine, where the carbs are digested.