Semi moist foods may use-one or both of these ingredients. This keeps the food moist. Dogs actually become addicted to sugar. We are now seeing in record numbers dogs developing diabetes. How about hypoglycemia, overweight, nervousness, cataracts, tooth decay, arthritis and allergies.
Sugar can also drain vitamins and minerals from the body.
Propylene glycol has caused unexplained irregularities in the red blood cells of cats. For dogs it can cause skin problems, hair loss, dull coats, diarrhea, obesity, and even death. Propylene glycol is a chemical that is used in antifreeze, oil, and waxes. Cats can actually become addicted to food that contains this preservative. But some would disagree, blaming this preservative on chronic maladies that have been affecting purebred dogs at alarming frequency.