{"id":183898,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:23","slug":"why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is corn not good for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Why_is_corn_not_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is corn not good for dogs?\">Why is corn not good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#How_much_corn_is_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"How much corn is safe for dogs?\">How much corn is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Can_corn_upset_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Can corn upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Can corn upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Is_cooked_corn_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cooked corn bad for dogs?\">Is cooked corn bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Why_is_corn_used_in_dog_food\" title=\"Why is corn used in dog food?\">Why is corn used in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#How_much_corn_should_a_dog_eat\" title=\"How much corn should a dog eat?\">How much corn should a dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_corn_everyday\" title=\"Can I feed my dog corn everyday?\">Can I feed my dog corn everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Can_my_dog_eat_a_piece_of_corn\" title=\"Can my dog eat a piece of corn?\">Can my dog eat a piece of corn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Why_cant_dogs_eat_corn\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t dogs eat corn?\">Why can&#8217;t dogs eat corn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Is_corn_hard_for_dogs_to_digest\" title=\"Is corn hard for dogs to digest?\">Is corn hard for dogs to digest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Can_corn_make_dogs_sick\" title=\"Can corn make dogs sick?\">Can corn make dogs sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Is_corn_good_for_dogs_in_dog_food\" title=\"Is corn good for dogs in dog food?\">Is corn good for dogs in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Why_is_corn_so_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is corn so bad for dogs?\">Why is corn so bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_corn\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats corn?\">What happens when a dog eats corn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#What_is_wrong_with_corn_in_dog_food\" title=\"What is wrong with corn in dog food?\">What is wrong with corn in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Does_corn_in_dog_food_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does corn in dog food hurt dogs?\">Does corn in dog food hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Is_corn_or_rice_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is corn or rice better for dogs?\">Is corn or rice better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-corn-not-good-for-dogs-3\/#Why_should_dogs_not_eat_corn\" title=\"Why should dogs not eat corn?\">Why should dogs not eat corn?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_corn_not_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is corn not good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, corn may have health benefits as human food, but it&#8217;s not as nutritious as you&#8217;d think for your dog. <b>Whole fresh corn kernels have insoluble fiber.<\/b><b>The hull of the kernel is hard for your dog to digest, so it doesn&#8217;t digest completely as it moves through the digestive system<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_corn_is_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>How much corn is safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that <b>dog treats should never make up more than 10% of your dog&#8217;s primary diet, corn included. 2ufeff While it is a safe treat, corn does not have many nutritional benefits to dogs. Feeding too many treats and not enough complete and balanced dog food can lead to malnutrition and other issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_corn_upset_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Can corn upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, dogs should not eat kettle corn. <b>The hard, sweet popcorn kernels can upset their stomach, scratch their throat, and cause abdominal pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cooked_corn_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cooked corn bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>Corn, when not canned, is a healthy food that is highly digestible for dogs. It also contains nutrients that help them to thrive, including: Carbohydrates  Like other cereals and grains, corn contains lots of easy-to-digest carbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_corn_used_in_dog_food\"><\/span>Why is corn used in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. <b>Cooked, canned, and off-cob corn kernels are perfectly fine and healthy for dogs. Humans commonly eat corn with salt, pepper, and butter, so make sure the corn is washed and free from those things before sharing it with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_corn_should_a_dog_eat\"><\/span>How much corn should a dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Dogs Eat Corn In Large Quantities? For the most part, a little bit of corn is fine to include in your dog&#8217;s diet. However, you should feed corn in moderation and <b>not allow such a treat to exceed 10% of your dog&#8217;s diet, as with all human foods added to a dog&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_corn_everyday\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog corn everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is perfectly safe for you to feed your dog corn off the cob in small amounts. Just make sure that you do so in moderation. Corn is one of the most popular cereal grains in the world and may contain a good amount of several vitamins and minerals, depending on the type of corn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_eat_a_piece_of_corn\"><\/span>Can my dog eat a piece of corn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are dogs able to eat corn? Absolutely. Our research and expert nutritionists have shown us that <b>corn in dog food is not only acceptable in a dog&#8217;s diet, but also beneficial to their health<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_dogs_eat_corn\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t dogs eat corn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, corn may have health benefits as human food, but it&#8217;s not as nutritious as you&#8217;d think for your dog. Whole fresh corn kernels have insoluble fiber. <b>The hull of the kernel is hard for your dog to digest, so it doesn&#8217;t digest completely as it moves through the digestive system<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_corn_hard_for_dogs_to_digest\"><\/span>Is corn hard for dogs to digest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, corn may have health benefits as human food, but it&#8217;s not as nutritious as you&#8217;d think for your dog. Whole fresh corn kernels have insoluble fiber. <b>The hull of the kernel is hard for your dog to digest, so it doesn&#8217;t digest completely as it moves through the digestive system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_corn_make_dogs_sick\"><\/span>Can corn make dogs sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike most vegetables, <b>corn on the cobs don&#8217;t digest in a dog&#8217;s stomach. That means they are likely to cause a blockage, and possible perforation, if they&#8217;re left to make their way through the intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_corn_good_for_dogs_in_dog_food\"><\/span>Is corn good for dogs in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Corn-free dog food is an important part of a healthy diet for your dog. Corn can assault the sugar-controlling functions of both the liver and the pancreas, hence leading to medical conditions like dog obesity, pancreatitis, diabetes, and liver disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_corn_so_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is corn so bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, corn may have health benefits as human food, but it&#8217;s not as nutritious as you&#8217;d think for your dog. Whole fresh corn kernels have insoluble fiber. <b>The hull of the kernel is hard for your dog to digest, so it doesn&#8217;t digest completely as it moves through the digestive system<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_corn\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats corn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can eat corn, but should not be given corncobs with or without corn on them. Dogs can chew up and eat corncobs but cannot digest them, which could be fatal. <b>Corncobs can cause choking or become stuck in a dog&#8217;s digestive tract, requiring surgery<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_wrong_with_corn_in_dog_food\"><\/span>What is wrong with corn in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog&#8217;s body cannot process corn properly. Corn-free dog food is an important part of a healthy diet for your dog. Corn <b>can assault the sugar-controlling functions of both the liver and the pancreas, hence leading to medical conditions like dog obesity, pancreatitis, diabetes, and liver disease<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_corn_in_dog_food_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does corn in dog food hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benefits of corn for dogs <b>Corn is not toxic to dogs and a small quantity won&#8217;t harm your pooch. Studies have shown that corn is easily digestible and is usually the second choice behind rice for foods designed for canines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_corn_or_rice_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is corn or rice better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some dogs have rice allergies, these are less common than corn allergies. Since dogs digest rice easily, they absorb needed nutrients better than corn. Combined with reduced allergen rates, this makes <b>rice a better choice<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_dogs_not_eat_corn\"><\/span>Why should dogs not eat corn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that <b>dog treats should never make up more than 10% of your dog&#8217;s primary diet, corn included. 2ufeff While it is a safe treat, corn does not have many nutritional benefits to dogs. Feeding too many treats and not enough complete and balanced dog food can lead to malnutrition and other issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is corn not good for dogs?How much corn is safe for dogs?Can corn upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?Is cooked corn bad for dogs?Why is corn used in dog food?How much corn should a dog eat?Can I feed my dog corn everyday?Can my dog eat a piece of corn?Why can&#8217;t dogs eat corn?Is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183898"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183898"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183898\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}