“Sugar for dogs, is it good?”; “Won’t it cause health problems?”; “If at all, how much sugar is OKAY?”; “Is there a calculation?”
Too many questions about feeding huh? Of course, that’s a tough call as it’s your responsibility concerning how, what, when, and which food to be fed to your ‘Furriend’ in a way that’s meant exactly for them. Don’t worry, we got your back! Let’s talk about sugar consumption today.
Sugar is addictive, not just to humans but to dogs as well. Hence, this justifies your dog’s attraction to anything sweet. Now you know why does your dog runs after the sugary treats like a maniac!
BUT, Sugar is a Lot More Hazardous For Your Dog, Than For You! Want to Know Why? Here is Your Answer:
- Inflammation: Excessive amount of sugar intake can cause inflammation all throughout the body of your pooch, which can lead to further problems like arthritis, dermatitis, to name a few.
- Sensitive Stomach: Apart from Inflammation, intake of Sugar can affect adversely the tummy of your pooch and can make it sensitive, which can result in vomiting & diarrhea.
- Toxicity: We’ll be a little technical here, but it’s important for you to know how toxic is sugar for the dog. There are a few food elements that you must STRICTLY avoid feeding to your dog, including- Xylitol (an artificial sweetener) that tops the list. Dogs tend to absorb it more rapidly as compared to humans, this affects adversely on their insulin & blood sugar levels and makes dogs vulnerable to liver damage in many cases.
- Cavities: Unlike humans, dogs are prone to cavities which can further lead to a toothache, bad breath, oral infections etc.
- Obesity & Diabetes in Dogs: Obesity is common among dogs & can potentially lead to Type II Diabetes in dogs.
- Metabolic Changes: Sugar for dogs means increased secretion of insulin, which in turn affects on other hormones in the body. This can adversely affect your dog’s fat storage, muscle tone, energy levels, and immune system. All these factors lead to weakness and thus result in a lack of activities, especially in those dogs who are prone to hormone-related diseases.
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