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by Vixen on 05 January 2010 - 11:01
| Any knowledgeable Nutrionists on this Site? .... I have been comparing two very good premium complete dog foods on behalf of some dog club members. With regard to the ingredient Analysis there is a difference in FIBRE content - one is 4% and the other is 2.5%. May I ask how important you would consider this difference in Fibre content? Thank you for any opinions. Regards, Vixen |
by VomMarischal on 05 January 2010 - 17:01
Dogs do not need fiber.
by Langhaar on 05 January 2010 - 17:01
Hmm depends, not all fibre is the same..........
Fibre is a carb and dogs do not need carbs per se, however..........
Certain forms of fibre may be good sources of prebiotics eg FOS etc, hence why sugar beet is often added to dog foods; prebiotics maximise the action of probiotics to maintain a health gut flora.
I feed raw, so all fibre is provided by small amounts of veg and/or fruit per day, mostly by a daily banana!
Fibre is a carb and dogs do not need carbs per se, however..........
Certain forms of fibre may be good sources of prebiotics eg FOS etc, hence why sugar beet is often added to dog foods; prebiotics maximise the action of probiotics to maintain a health gut flora.
I feed raw, so all fibre is provided by small amounts of veg and/or fruit per day, mostly by a daily banana!
by VomMarischal on 05 January 2010 - 17:01
I feed raw, so all fibre is provided by lawn.
by Am Virk on 05 January 2010 - 20:01
The dog food I have, the fibre is at 7%. Is that too high?
by Vixen on 05 January 2010 - 23:01
Thanks for your comments guys. I have also heard from someone else, who explained that the sugar beet was a cheaper source of fibre compared to Alfalfa.
Much appreciated.
Regards,
Vixen
Much appreciated.
Regards,
Vixen
by Langhaar on 11 January 2010 - 15:01
I would not want to be feeding >10% fibre.
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