
23/01/2025
Posted • Dr. Richard Patton, in his eye-opening book Ruined by Excess, Perfected by Lack, explains why our pets struggle with diets high in sugar and starch. Mammals—including dogs—aren’t designed to handle calorie overload (especially from soluble carbohydrates) yet most kibble is packed with soluble carbohydrates.
Dr. Patton’s advice is simple but powerful: if you do one thing for your pet’s health, start by cutting back on starch and sugar.