Can dogs digest carbohydrates?Updated 6 months ago

Yes - dogs are well-equipped to digest carbohydrates, and there's a fascinating evolutionary story behind this ability. Domestic dogs have significant genetic differences from wolves, and one of the most important is their enhanced ability to digest carbohydrates. 

Over time, dogs developed specialized genes that produce amylase enzymes, which help break down starches efficiently. These adaptations likely emerged around 10,000 years ago during the agricultural revolution, as dogs evolved alongside humans. Scientists believe these genetic changes helped dogs thrive on the more varied, omnivorous diet they gained from living near human settlements - both from food humans shared with them and from what they found around human communities.

Curious to learn more? Check out this blog post: “Can Dogs Eat Carbohydrates and Starches?”