The Role of Dietary Fiber in Canine and Feline Health

Dietary fiber has an important role in health and in the management of conditions including gastrointestinal disease and obesity. In addition, different types of dietary fibers affect the microbiome, which impacts systemic health. This talk would provide an in-depth look at dietary fiber in the health of dogs and cats, including both past and recent research on the role of fiber in the diets of small animals. The different types of fiber, their functions, and options for providing fiber such as in a diet or as a supplement will also be discussed.