Friday, October 25, 2013

High Fiber Dog Food - 9 Reasons Why You Should Give Your Dog High Fiber Dog Food


1) Dogs have shorter digestive tracts than we do so they naturally need a smaller amount of fiber in their diet. However, while saying this, it's important to remember that they do need some fiber to stay healthy.

2) High fiber dog foods give your dog firm stools. Firm stools are healthy for dogs and for us. Cleaning up after your dog has squirted is essential but messy.

3) Helps your dog's anal glands to express themselves naturally. All dogs have 2 small glands located just inside the anus and firm stools help them express these glands naturally. Otherwise you may find your dog sitting down and 'walking' while his anus is still on the ground. This is his attempt to express his anal glands when his stools aren't firm enough.

4) Helps reduce the likelihood of your dog getting anal gland disease. If your dog repeatedly suffers from his anal glands being blocked, he will be prone to infection.

5) High fiber can help your dog overcome its weight problem. Or, if he doesn't have a weight problem, he will be less likely to get one. Just like humans, high fibre dog food will make your pet feel 'fuller' after a meal. Fiber for dogs does not have many calories, if at all, so will not add to his weight.

6) Helps reduce your dog's constipation. Fiber is more bulky by its very nature. Because of this additional bulk, your dog's intestines will be stimulated to a much greater degree. This will help alleviate his constipation.

7) Helps reduce your dog's diarrhea.  High fiber also has the effect of absorbing the water in your dog's feces, thus reducing watery stools.

8) High fiber dog food can help prevent your dog getting diabetes, as it helps with your dog's blood sugar control. Some high fiber dog food can help to slow down the sugar intake in the intestines.

9) It's beneficial for your dog's colon health as, being bulky, it removes any lingering feces that may be partially blocking the passageway.

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