Carbohydrates, protein, fats, and added vitamins and minerals all play important roles in a commercial dog or cat food recipe, and provide key nutrition for pets. Although not an essential nutrient, digestible carbohydrates provide a source of energy and glucose, which allows for the formulation of moderate fat diets and low-calorie diets to manage weight problems. It also helps to spare the use of animal protein, which is a limited resource in pet nutrition.
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