Why is corn used in Flint River Ranch cat food formulas but not the dog food formulas?
This A+ FRR Pet Nutrition FAQ discusses the benefits of whole grains in pet foods and explains why corn and corn products are used in Flint River Ranch cat foods but not in any of the dog food formulas. Whole grains are an easy-to-digest source of complex carbohydrates, fiber and energy. Next to protein sources, whole grains are one of the most important components of a pet’s diet. A combination of grains, like a combination of meat, is better than just one source. Whole wheat grains are frequently used in canine foods, as they are not only more digestible than corn but are also one of the most nutritionally balanced cereal grains. Rice is another nutritionally beneficial and highly digestible grain frequently used in pet foods. The rice used in Flint River Ranch formulas is a combination of brown rice and white rice — white rice for its digestibility and brown rice for its added nutritional value. (A diet that is 100% brown rice can be difficult for some animals to digest.) After a hi
