This edition of Meet the Fiber: FOS. FOS mainly feeds bifidobacteria in the colon and is considered a prebiotic. Its effect depends on dose, fibre profile and the individual patient.
Meet the Fiber #1: psyllium. Not a microbiome fibre but a water manager. Why it can help in both diarrhoea and constipation, and why water intake always belongs in the advice.
Earlier we looked at the feeding advice on the packaging. This time: how much energy do treats really provide, and how do you capture them in the dietary history?
Packaging feeding guides assume the food is the only energy source. Snacks and chews count too — look at the complete ration.