High Fibre Dog Food
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High Fibre In Dog Food
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High fibre dog food is becoming popular with the rise obesity in dogs. Just as a high fibre diet is important to human health, dog health also becomes important if you want your pet to live a long healthy life, and avoid expensie vet bills. However, high fibre dog food is not necessarily the answer for your dog. So before you purchase high fibre weightloss products for your dog please read on. Fibre refers to a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by enzymes. Fibre is important to the health of dogs, providing bulk to move food through the intestinal tract. Some types of fibre can be fermented (broken down by bacteria) in the intestinal tract. This process creates short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are a key energy source for the cells lining the intestinal tract. |
IAMS Dog Food Ground, Savory Dinner with Tender Chicken & Rice, 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) |
When choosing a pet food, fibre is an important consideration. However, the dietary fibre needs of dogs are not the same as those of humans.
High levels of poorly fermentable fibre are used in some weight-reduction pet foods to dilute the calories in a serving. However, Iams® research shows that this is not a good practice because high fibre levels can decrease the digestibility of other nutrients in the food and, therefore, reduce the nutritional quality of the diet.
A moderate level of moderately fermentable fibre, such as beet pulp, provides proven nutritional benefits for dogs. Diets containing high levels of poorly fermentable fibre to dilute calorie content do not provide nutritional benefits. All Iams® products are formulated with optimal levels of moderately fermentable fibre to promote a healthy intestinal tract and enhance the well-being of your dog.
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IAMS Dog Food Ground, Savory Dinner with Tender Chicken & Rice, 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) |
