High fiber food is recommended by vets for chubby dogs because it has less calories than regular food.
Foods with high fiber have the same effect on dogs that it has on people which we know is good for us.
There are also other added purposes for using food high in fiber.
One of the other benefits from a high fiber food is that it makes your dogs' stool "bulky" and that can eliminate constipation, it also stimulates your dog's digestive system and enhances your dogs' colon health.
If your dog is diabetic I am sure you are familiar with the knowledge that a high fiber food has its advantages in controlling the changes in levels of their blood sugar.
This of course is preferable for the well being of your dog.
One of the other values of a diet including high fiber food is the prevention of bacteria buildup.
When bacteria is allowed to grow in the colon it causes diseases and colon cancer can result.
Have you ever heard of "anal gland disease".
This is when the glands around the opening of your pets anus gets infected.
You will notice if your animal is scampering around the floor on his bottom or licking there a lot.
For this infection you will have to see your vet.
You can reduce the risk of this by using a high fiber food.
All of the components of fiber are really carbohydrates.
The most familiar ones are rice, bran, corn and peanuts.
Fiber is not considered a necessary ingredient in dog food.
I was surprised to find this out.
I was also shocked to find out that what most commercial dog food makers use for fiber is hair or newspaper.
You need to be cautious when buying your pet food from your grocery store.
Fiber is necessary for your dogs' well being, but too much fiber can cause diarrhea or gas.
Check with your vet and find out if your pet should have a high fiber food.
Maybe all your friend needs is some extra fiber.
You can give your dog these things to increase their fiber intake: •Tomato •Apples •Wheat •Rice •Carrots •Citrus •Green beans If your vet says that your dog would do better with a high fiber food you can look at getting a holistic dog food, or making homemade dog food.
When making homemade dog food you can put in the ingredients that are best for your dog.
Holistic dog food will have natural foods which are normally higher in fiber.
Read the label of any dog food you are buying, some of the ingredients are not nutritious.
Because we think of our pets as family you can't be too cautious when buying a high fiber dog food.
Foods with high fiber have the same effect on dogs that it has on people which we know is good for us.
There are also other added purposes for using food high in fiber.
One of the other benefits from a high fiber food is that it makes your dogs' stool "bulky" and that can eliminate constipation, it also stimulates your dog's digestive system and enhances your dogs' colon health.
If your dog is diabetic I am sure you are familiar with the knowledge that a high fiber food has its advantages in controlling the changes in levels of their blood sugar.
This of course is preferable for the well being of your dog.
One of the other values of a diet including high fiber food is the prevention of bacteria buildup.
When bacteria is allowed to grow in the colon it causes diseases and colon cancer can result.
Have you ever heard of "anal gland disease".
This is when the glands around the opening of your pets anus gets infected.
You will notice if your animal is scampering around the floor on his bottom or licking there a lot.
For this infection you will have to see your vet.
You can reduce the risk of this by using a high fiber food.
All of the components of fiber are really carbohydrates.
The most familiar ones are rice, bran, corn and peanuts.
Fiber is not considered a necessary ingredient in dog food.
I was surprised to find this out.
I was also shocked to find out that what most commercial dog food makers use for fiber is hair or newspaper.
You need to be cautious when buying your pet food from your grocery store.
Fiber is necessary for your dogs' well being, but too much fiber can cause diarrhea or gas.
Check with your vet and find out if your pet should have a high fiber food.
Maybe all your friend needs is some extra fiber.
You can give your dog these things to increase their fiber intake: •Tomato •Apples •Wheat •Rice •Carrots •Citrus •Green beans If your vet says that your dog would do better with a high fiber food you can look at getting a holistic dog food, or making homemade dog food.
When making homemade dog food you can put in the ingredients that are best for your dog.
Holistic dog food will have natural foods which are normally higher in fiber.
Read the label of any dog food you are buying, some of the ingredients are not nutritious.
Because we think of our pets as family you can't be too cautious when buying a high fiber dog food.