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The Consequences of Dogs Eating Rice Continuously
Due to the low nutritional value of rice and its soft texture, if a dog eats rice continuously, it is prone to nutritional deficiencies, oral diseases, and obesity. Therefore, it is recommended that owners feed their dogs mainly dog food, and supplement with appropriate amounts of chicken breast, beef, vegetables, fruits, and other foods. The various nutrients in dog food are balanced, which helps dogs grow and develop quickly and meet their body's nutritional needs.
- Nutritional Deficiencies
The nutritional components of rice are relatively simple, lacking the proteins and trace elements needed by dogs daily. Long-term feeding can lead to nutritional deficiencies in dogs.
- Easy to Develop Oral Diseases
Because the texture of rice is soft, it easily adheres to the teeth during chewing, and dogs do not clean their teeth, so long-term feeding of rice can easily lead to oral diseases in dogs, such as tartar and gingivitis.
- Causing Obesity
As rice contains a large amount of starch, long-term intake of a large amount of starch can burden the dog's body and cause obesity. Moreover, consuming a large amount of starch-rich foods can also increase the burden on a dog's digestive system, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea.