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Fiber up with Figs
A survey of pet owners conducted by the Michelson
Found Animals Foundation discovered that 70% of all pet
owners with specialized diets and health concerns also share
the same dietary and health practices with their pets3
.
. For figs,
the human health benefits include composition of dietary fiber,
calcium, potassium and phytonutrients. These substances are
often recommended by veterinarians for healthy pet diets4
Specifically, the fiber content of figs appears to be beneficial for
pet digestive system health. A small but conclusive feeding study
in South Korea indicated that fig paste in pet food was beneficial
for mild laxation and firm stool for pets with digestive difficulties
(2011 Korean Association for Lab Animal Science5
).
1. Cambridge University Philosophical Society Biological Review, March 2007
2. Food Institute, March 2021. " Rising Pet Ownership and Premium Products Driving Pet Ownership. " Rich Alterman
3. https://www.foundanimals.org/ Research reported in the March 2021 Food Institute Report
4. Fiber: https://www.greatpetcare.com/dog-nutrition/10-great-sources-of-fiber-for-dogs/
Calcium: https://thepetmaster.co/calcium-for-dog/
Potassium: https://barkingroyalty.com/why-is-potassium-important-for-dogs/
Phytonutrients: https://animalwellnessmagazine.com/phytonutrients/
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22232635/
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https://www.foundanimals.org/ https://www.greatpetcare.com/dog-nutrition/10-great-sources-of-fiber-for-dogs/ https://www.thepetmaster.co/calcium-for-dog/ https://www.barkingroyalty.com/why-is-potassium-important-for-dogs/ https://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/phytonutrients/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22232635/

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