DoggieDoc22 –
Most of what you posted is accurate, however you’re leaving out a lot of relevant information.
1) 85% of corn grown in the United States is genetically modified.
2) Corn has a very low biologic value, as opposed to ingredients of animal origin.
3) Corn is at a very high risk of developing mycotoxins.
4) Corn does not have sufficient levels of amino acids – it’s deficient in cystine and methionine.
5) Corn has a very unbalanced ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids.
Corn isn’t horrible, per se, granted it’s free of mycotoxins, organic/non-GMO and paired with other appropriate ingredients to create a complete amino acid profile, however it’s a low cost ingredient used to replace meat which is expensive – period. Arguments exist for why corn is acceptable – such as the arguments you presented and they are valid points, however there is no valid argument that can be made to demonstrate that corn is in any way superior to meat. Therefore, the only conclusion that can be made is that, because corn is an inferior product, manufacturers include it merely as a means of keeping costs down. This is fine for those on a budget, but I’m not cutting costs for my dogs. They get meat, not low cost alternatives.
