{"id":675,"date":"2019-09-03T17:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petdedicated.com\/?p=675"},"modified":"2019-09-03T17:00:27","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T17:00:27","slug":"fiber-a-friendly-food-for-your-dogs-health-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petdedicated.com\/?p=675","title":{"rendered":"FIBER: A Friendly Food for your Dog\u2019s Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-food\/fiber-a-friendly-food-for-your-dogs-health\">FIBER: A Friendly Food for your Dog\u2019s Health<\/a> by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/author\/diana-laverdure-dunetz-ms\">Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\">Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren&#8217;t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wppb-builder-container\" class=\"wppb-builder-container\">\n<p>And, did you know that our canine companions also benefit from fiber? While there is no recommended daily allowance (RDA) for dogs, getting the right amount \u2014 and the right type \u2014\u00a0 can help keep your dog in tip-top shape. Let\u2019s take a closer look at fiber, its benefits and some fiber-rich foods your dog will enjoy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_386207\" style=\"width: 1071px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-386207\" class=\"wp-image-386207 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1910_GoodEats_GettyImages-649356172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1061\" height=\"810\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-386207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9allFOOD | Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What is fiber?<\/h3>\n<p>Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants. Like all carbohydrates, fiber is made up of chains of glucose (sugar) molecules bound together. When we eat carbohydrates, digestive enzymes break down these chains of glucose molecules into simple sugars that are used as energy. Animals and humans lack the digestive enzymes to break down the bonds in fiber, so it passes through the stomach and small intestine largely intact.<\/p>\n<p>Fiber is found in plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and seeds. Refined grains are not a good source of fiber because the bran, the fiber-rich outer layer, has been removed during milling. Animal meat does not contain fiber.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of fiber<\/h3>\n<p>Fiber is categorized as either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in liquid. As it travels through the gastrointestinal tract, soluble fiber absorbs water, swelling into a gel-like substance that slows down the digestive process.<\/p>\n<p>Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in liquid and passes through the GI tract largely intact. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool and speeds up the passage of food and waste through the digestive system. Most foods contain a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber, with one type dominating.<\/p>\n<h3>Health benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Fiber offers a wide variety of health benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Controls large-bowel diarrhea<br \/>\n(soluble)<\/li>\n<li>Lowers cholesterol by attaching to it in the digestive tract and removing it from the body (soluble)<\/li>\n<li>Manages diabetes mellitus by slowing the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream (soluble)<\/li>\n<li>Optimizes colon health and may reduce the risk of colon cancer (soluble and insoluble)<\/li>\n<li>Promotes optimum weight by providing a low-calorie feeling of fullness (soluble and insoluble)<\/li>\n<li>Reduces constipation and straining (insoluble)<\/li>\n<li>Promotes healthy gut bacteria<br \/>\n(soluble fiber)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Which fiber is best?<\/h3>\n<p>Both soluble and insoluble fibers offer benefits, so healthy dogs should eat a combination of both types.<\/p>\n<p>At one time or another, most dogs suffer from acute diarrhea. In these situations, adding soluble fiber can help manage the situation by absorbing water in the intestinal tract and slowing down the digestive process. Those of you who have used canned pumpkin to help with occasional bouts of doggie diarrhea have experienced the benefits of soluble fiber.<\/p>\n<p>If your dog suffers from chronic diarrhea, it\u2019s important to determine whether the problem originates in the large intestine (colon) or the small intestine. Large-intestinal diarrhea is shown to benefit from added dietary fiber, but small-intestinal diarrhea is not fiber-responsive.<\/p>\n<p>A dog who races to go outside, has accidents in the house or passes stool with mucus or fresh blood is likely suffering from large intestinal diarrhea. A trip to the veterinarian can confirm the diagnosis and underlying cause.<\/p>\n<p>For dogs suffering from constipation, adding foods higher in insoluble fiber may \u201cget things going\u201d a little easier, as it helps food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines. Avoid giving insoluble fiber to dogs with diarrhea, as it can act as a natural laxative. Insoluble fiber has also been shown to worsen symptoms in people suffering from IBS.<\/p>\n<h3>A note on fiber and poop<\/h3>\n<p>When I work with clients to incorporate more fiber-rich foods into their dog\u2019s diet, by far the most common question I receive concerns the increased volume of the dog\u2019s stools.<\/p>\n<p>Proper elimination and stool volume help maintain healthy anal glands, but that\u2019s not the only benefit. Dead bacteria and other undesirable substances make up a large portion of the stool\u2019s dry matter. Larger stools that occur when fiber is initially increased can be a sign of detoxification.<\/p>\n<p>So, don\u2019t be concerned if adding fiber-rich foods increases your dog\u2019s stool volume. As long as everything else looks good, this is a normal change. Just go slowly and give his digestive system time to adjust, especially if he currently eats a low-fiber diet high in animal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a whole world of healthy, fiber-rich foods your dog will enjoy \u2014 just check with your veterinarian before giving your dog new foods.<\/p>\n<h3>Focus on FODMAPS<\/h3>\n<p>Certain fibers are high in FODMAPS (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols), carbohydrates that pass through the small intestine and serve as \u201cfood\u201d for the good bacteria in the large intestine (colon). As the bacteria in the colon digest these fibers, rapid fermentation takes place. This fermentation process offers many health benefits, including increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in the colon; however, it can also create gas, bloating, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramping and other symptoms in individuals suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), GERD (gastrointestinal reflux disease) and similar gastrointestinal conditions. It may be necessary to temporarily eliminate high-FODMAP foods for dogs suffering from these conditions and then slowly reintroducing them when symptoms subside to determine which ones are problematic.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about FODMAPS, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monashfodmap.com\">monashfodmap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article first appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet\u2019s office?\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ssl.drgnetwork.com\/ecom\/BEL\/app\/live\/subscriptions?org=BEL&amp;publ=DS&amp;key_code=LDADS01&amp;type=S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us:<\/strong>\u00a0What supplements or superfoods for dogs are you a fan of?<\/p>\n<p><em>Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9chendongshan | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about dog food and dog nutrition on Dogster.com:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-health-care\/could-grain-free-diets-cause-issues-for-dogs\">Could Grain-Free Diets Cause Issues for Dogs?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-food\/can-dogs-eat-mushrooms-what-to-know-about-dogs-and-mushrooms\">Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? What to Know About Dogs and Mushrooms<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-health-care\/what-to-feed-a-dog-with-diarrhea-or-other-stomach-issues\">What to Feed a Dog With Diarrhea or Other Stomach Issues<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-food\/fiber-a-friendly-food-for-your-dogs-health\">FIBER: A Friendly Food for your Dog\u2019s Health<\/a> by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/author\/diana-laverdure-dunetz-ms\">Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\">Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren&#8217;t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-food\/fiber-a-friendly-food-for-your-dogs-health\">FIBER: A Friendly Food for your Dog\u2019s Health<\/a> by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/author\/diana-laverdure-dunetz-ms\">Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\">Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren&#8217;t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wppb-builder-container\" class=\"wppb-builder-container\">\n<p>And, did you know that our canine companions also benefit from fiber? While there is no recommended daily allowance (RDA) for dogs, getting the right amount \u2014 and the right type \u2014\u00a0 can help keep your dog in tip-top shape. Let\u2019s take a closer look at fiber, its benefits and some fiber-rich foods your dog will enjoy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_386207\" style=\"width: 1071px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-386207\" class=\"wp-image-386207 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1910_GoodEats_GettyImages-649356172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1061\" height=\"810\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-386207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9allFOOD | Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What is fiber?<\/h3>\n<p>Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants. Like all carbohydrates, fiber is made up of chains of glucose (sugar) molecules bound together. When we eat carbohydrates, digestive enzymes break down these chains of glucose molecules into simple sugars that are used as energy. Animals and humans lack the digestive enzymes to break down the bonds in fiber, so it passes through the stomach and small intestine largely intact.<\/p>\n<p>Fiber is found in plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and seeds. Refined grains are not a good source of fiber because the bran, the fiber-rich outer layer, has been removed during milling. Animal meat does not contain fiber.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of fiber<\/h3>\n<p>Fiber is categorized as either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in liquid. As it travels through the gastrointestinal tract, soluble fiber absorbs water, swelling into a gel-like substance that slows down the digestive process.<\/p>\n<p>Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in liquid and passes through the GI tract largely intact. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool and speeds up the passage of food and waste through the digestive system. Most foods contain a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber, with one type dominating.<\/p>\n<h3>Health benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Fiber offers a wide variety of health benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Controls large-bowel diarrhea<br \/>\n(soluble)<\/li>\n<li>Lowers cholesterol by attaching to it in the digestive tract and removing it from the body (soluble)<\/li>\n<li>Manages diabetes mellitus by slowing the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream (soluble)<\/li>\n<li>Optimizes colon health and may reduce the risk of colon cancer (soluble and insoluble)<\/li>\n<li>Promotes optimum weight by providing a low-calorie feeling of fullness (soluble and insoluble)<\/li>\n<li>Reduces constipation and straining (insoluble)<\/li>\n<li>Promotes healthy gut bacteria<br \/>\n(soluble fiber)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Which fiber is best?<\/h3>\n<p>Both soluble and insoluble fibers offer benefits, so healthy dogs should eat a combination of both types.<\/p>\n<p>At one time or another, most dogs suffer from acute diarrhea. In these situations, adding soluble fiber can help manage the situation by absorbing water in the intestinal tract and slowing down the digestive process. Those of you who have used canned pumpkin to help with occasional bouts of doggie diarrhea have experienced the benefits of soluble fiber.<\/p>\n<p>If your dog suffers from chronic diarrhea, it\u2019s important to determine whether the problem originates in the large intestine (colon) or the small intestine. Large-intestinal diarrhea is shown to benefit from added dietary fiber, but small-intestinal diarrhea is not fiber-responsive.<\/p>\n<p>A dog who races to go outside, has accidents in the house or passes stool with mucus or fresh blood is likely suffering from large intestinal diarrhea. A trip to the veterinarian can confirm the diagnosis and underlying cause.<\/p>\n<p>For dogs suffering from constipation, adding foods higher in insoluble fiber may \u201cget things going\u201d a little easier, as it helps food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines. Avoid giving insoluble fiber to dogs with diarrhea, as it can act as a natural laxative. Insoluble fiber has also been shown to worsen symptoms in people suffering from IBS.<\/p>\n<h3>A note on fiber and poop<\/h3>\n<p>When I work with clients to incorporate more fiber-rich foods into their dog\u2019s diet, by far the most common question I receive concerns the increased volume of the dog\u2019s stools.<\/p>\n<p>Proper elimination and stool volume help maintain healthy anal glands, but that\u2019s not the only benefit. Dead bacteria and other undesirable substances make up a large portion of the stool\u2019s dry matter. Larger stools that occur when fiber is initially increased can be a sign of detoxification.<\/p>\n<p>So, don\u2019t be concerned if adding fiber-rich foods increases your dog\u2019s stool volume. As long as everything else looks good, this is a normal change. Just go slowly and give his digestive system time to adjust, especially if he currently eats a low-fiber diet high in animal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a whole world of healthy, fiber-rich foods your dog will enjoy \u2014 just check with your veterinarian before giving your dog new foods.<\/p>\n<h3>Focus on FODMAPS<\/h3>\n<p>Certain fibers are high in FODMAPS (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols), carbohydrates that pass through the small intestine and serve as \u201cfood\u201d for the good bacteria in the large intestine (colon). As the bacteria in the colon digest these fibers, rapid fermentation takes place. This fermentation process offers many health benefits, including increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in the colon; however, it can also create gas, bloating, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramping and other symptoms in individuals suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), GERD (gastrointestinal reflux disease) and similar gastrointestinal conditions. It may be necessary to temporarily eliminate high-FODMAP foods for dogs suffering from these conditions and then slowly reintroducing them when symptoms subside to determine which ones are problematic.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about FODMAPS, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monashfodmap.com\">monashfodmap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article first appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet\u2019s office?\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ssl.drgnetwork.com\/ecom\/BEL\/app\/live\/subscriptions?org=BEL&amp;publ=DS&amp;key_code=LDADS01&amp;type=S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us:<\/strong>\u00a0What supplements or superfoods for dogs are you a fan of?<\/p>\n<p><em>Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9chendongshan | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about dog food and dog nutrition on Dogster.com:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-health-care\/could-grain-free-diets-cause-issues-for-dogs\">Could Grain-Free Diets Cause Issues for Dogs?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-food\/can-dogs-eat-mushrooms-what-to-know-about-dogs-and-mushrooms\">Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? What to Know About Dogs and Mushrooms<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-health-care\/what-to-feed-a-dog-with-diarrhea-or-other-stomach-issues\">What to Feed a Dog With Diarrhea or Other Stomach Issues<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/dog-food\/fiber-a-friendly-food-for-your-dogs-health\">FIBER: A Friendly Food for your Dog\u2019s Health<\/a> by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/author\/diana-laverdure-dunetz-ms\">Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\">Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren&#8217;t considered public domain. 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