We know the benefits of fibre in our own diet, but is there any benefits of fibre in a dog's diet? Fibre was considered filler and bulk in year's past, but today, the nutritional value of fibre in the dog's diet is finally realized.

What exactly is fibre? It is a part of carbohydrates. Fibre is not highly digestible by the body. Your dog's diet can benefit from fibre in appropriate amounts. Just like humans, too much fibre in a diet can have negative effects on the digestive system. It is always important to monitor your dog's diet to maintain a healthy level of fibre to suit your pet's needs. Talk to your veterinarian about the benefits of fibre in your dog's diet.

Obedience is prevalent in both humans and pets. Too often, pet's become overweight. Fibre in your dog's diet is a terrific way to help your pet lose excess weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to the longevity and quality of your dog's life. We know that fibre cannot accomplish weight loss on its own, but it can truly make a difference. Fibre helps to keep your dog feeling full and content without large amounts of calories.

The pets who achieve the desired weight goal may need a little extra fibre in the dog's diet to maintain the desired weight. Combining fibre with strict portion control, you will be able to create a dog diet that is healthy and satisfying for your pet.

Again, similar to humans, constipation does occur in pets. Your dog's diet should contain fibre to help prevent this medical condition from occurring. As your dog ages, his or her diet should contain elevated levels of fibre. Senior dogs tend to deal with issues of constipation more frequently than their younger counterparts. For this reason, you will note higher fibre content in senior dog diets.

How does fibre help keep things moving? Fibre absorbs water. With the absorption of water in the fibre, the contents in the intestine have more bulk. This is what causes the movement along the intestinal tract. The passage time through the bowel becomes more normalized and regular.

Healthy amounts of fibre in your dog's diet will contribute to faecal consistency. You will know when your pet is getting the proper amount of fibre when your dog relieves himself regularly. Too much fibre in your dog's diet will result in loose and messy stools.

Some studies indicate that a slight increase in fibre can assist in the management of diabetes mellitus. The fibre helps to control blood sugar levels by slowing the absorption of sugar from the intestine.

Take note that excessive amounts of fibre can have negative effects on your dog's health. For this reason, it is important to buy high-quality dog food from reputable companies to ensure a healthy diet for your dog. Watch for these sources of fibre in your dog's diet. Beet pulp, soybean hulls, rice bran, apple and tomato pomace, and peanut hulls. Grain such as oats and rice are also examples of indigestible fibre.

Fibre does have benefits in your dog's diet when used in moderation. Talk to your vet about the best amount of fibre for your pet.

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