Comments on: How to Calculate Carbohydrates in a Pet Food

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:40:52 +0000

In reply to Kat.

Hi Kat, many raw fed dogs have very few carbohydrates if any, so it’s debatable whether they need them at all.

Kibbles can contain up to 60% carbs, and I see the main reasons for that to be low cost (and higher profits). That said, I wouldn’t be too concerned about some carbs in a dogs diet, and some may be beneficial. Maybe 15% to 30% of the diet, with an emphasis on high quality animal proteins/fats/nutrients.

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:12:36 +0000

What is the recommended carb % intake range for an adult dog? There seems to be a lot of conflicting info on the internet. Also, should this be taken into account when selecting the kibble to complement a half and half kibble and raw food / barf diet? I’ve noticed a lot of barf varieties state that they contain >2% carbs and >1% crude fibre. Thanks

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Mon, 09 Sep 2026 16:16:48 +0000

In reply to T. Hi T, yes it would. Cat foods tend to have higher protein and lower carbohydrates accordingly, but you can use this calculation to get a rough idea.

By: T

Sun, 08 Sep 2026 07:26:07 +0000

Hi! Would this be a similar calculation for cat food? Thanks!

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Mon, 29 Jul 2026 12:56:34 +0000

In reply to Anna Gonzalez. Hi Anna, there are a few variants in a pet food - usually protein and fat are minimum (guaranteed analysis) or average (typical analysis), and often moisture and ash aren't listed. Therefore carbohydrates can only be estimated, but these will be what remains after protein/fat/moisture/ash are deducted.

By: Anna Gonzalez

Anna Gonzalez — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:57:21 +0000

Hi! I write you this from Mexico City, can you help me with the reference about the Calculate of Carbohydrates? please, or, did you know something about who determinate this calculate?

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:51:45 +0000

In reply to Eric.

Hi Eric, here you go – https://www.petfoodjudge.com/aldi-natural-elements-dog-food-review/

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:32:39 +0000

I would like a review of aldi natural elements dog food specifically chicken salmon sweet potato & spinach recommended for all breeds & sizes includes puppies I f ibid it hard to believe one size fits all life stages thank you so much Eric

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:42:45 +0000

In reply to Libby.

Thanks for the feedback Libby and I’m glad I’ve always replied – I’m actually terrible at replying to people!!

By: Libby

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