May 24, 2011

I am looking for another form of fiber for my dog. Any suggestions?

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Hi,

My dog is not overweight, he has a nice trim waist and no belly fat. I walk him at least 1 mile a day and usually more. He chases his ball etc. Thanks to your staff who I find to be most helpful my dog did not get vaccinated this yr. Instead I had a titer ran on him and he did not need shots. I would never known to do this if it weren't for you people. I told my vet about how often I express his glands and she said small dogs have problems with this and it is ok for me to do it for him. I worry I might hurt him but he doesn't show any signs of pain. I put meat, chicken or liver, in with the honest kitchen but I cook it first. I do not give them bones but I will try it. Is there any other source of fiber I can buy? He is a 20 lb. poodle mix. I give him mega daily pet tabs 1/2 a day I open the cap and mix it in his food--super C--garlic in the spring, summer, and fall for fleas, salmon oil and vita E, probiotics, and grand flex powder. He is such a cute, sweet dog I want to do all that is best for him. Thank You for your time and help, I appreciate it!

Patti
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Hi Patti,

You could try adding a small amount of canned pumpkin to his food each feeding. Maybe a tablespoon full. Pumpkin is full of fiber and may help, its worth a try anyway! Make sure you get the 100% pure pumpkin, not the pie filling.

We keep cans of pumpkin on hand for dogs who have loose stool or are constipated. My dogs really love it too, and it’s safe to feed to them. The fiber content is quite high so it may help with your dog’s anal glands as well and it won’t be harmful.

Good luck.

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