Can dogs eat Cornmeal?

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Overview

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Yes and no. Cornmeal is not toxic to dogs, but it doesn't mean dogs should be eating it. Cornmeal is a gritter version of corn flour; it is often used as a filler food. Because of the loss of nutrients from the milling process, cornmeal is typically enriched with thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and iron. Corn consumption often causes many health issues in dogs, such as allergies.

Benefits

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  • Cooked cornmeal is a little easier for dogs to digest than whole grain.

Risks

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  • Cornmeal may trigger allergic reactions in dogs with grain allergies. Symptoms of an allergy include itchy skin, coarse coat, flaky skin, ear infections, and weight issues.
  • Cornmeal made from GMO corn is low in nutrition and typically used as a binding agent.
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