Corn
Corn is a cereal plant that yields large grains. Whole corn is considered a vegetable, and the corn kernel itself (from which popcorn comes) is considered a grain. Corn lacks nutritional value for dogs, so it's best to stay away from any dog food that contains corn.
What it is?
Corn is often used in kibble because starchy carbohydrates are crucial in the kibble making process to bind the ingredients together and form those hard, dense pellets of kibble. Corn is also extremely cheap so kibble manufacturers will replace a lot of meat content for fillers such as corn and other grains.
How it applies?
Corn has a high glycemic index, it is often genetically modified, which takes away all nutrients and minerals, and although corn is gluten-free, it can still aggravate sensitive digestive systems and you will notice the corn come out the same way it went in! Corn also lacks in nutritional value for dogs and cats.
Additional info?
There are debates out there saying that corn seed is actually a vegetable, fruit and grain. Although it's delicious for humans, it has no nutritional value for our furry friends, therefore you should skip it!
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