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2007-08-15 03:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Dogs

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One of the biggest advantages of by-product feed sources is that they are usually readily available and affordable. In addition, beet pulp has several additional advantages over many other common fiber sources such as peanut, rice, or soy hulls. Beet pulp is an insoluble fiber source that is moderately fermentable. This means the fiber from beet pulp has the benefits of adding bulk and moisture to animal stools while providing an energy source that can improve the health of the colon. Slow to moderately fermentable fiber sources, like beet pulp, are often recommended as one of the best sources of fiber for dogs and cats.

Beet pulp has been most commonly used in horse feeds. Horses are true herbivores and up to 40% of their calories come from digestion of food in the colon. There, fermentable fibers are broken down into volatile fatty acids by bacteria. These volatile fatty acids are then utilized by the beneficial bacteria and the horse as an energy source. Little digestion occurs in the colon or large intestine in dogs and cats, however, so they would receive few calories from the beet pulp. Nevertheless, beet pulp would improve colon health by providing the beneficial bacteria with a small amount of volatile fatty acids.

2007-08-15 03:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by tom l 6 · 2 0

If your pet's food has beet pulp, the sugars should be removed. If it has corn, it should be WHOLE GRAIN corn (if not, it really is just a filler). ALL grains are not bad for your dogs, dogs are omnivores, and do need more than just meat in their diet (though it should be largely meat). There are benefits to corn and beet pulp, as long as they are not the "leftover" parts of the grain/veggie.

2007-08-15 12:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh 7 · 1 0

It's bad because it's only a filler - it has absolutely no nutrition, plus it's been shown to be one of the causes of food allergies in dogs. Same with corn or corn gluten, sorghum and all the other cheap fillers.

2007-08-15 03:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

you are going to be able to desire to aim doing batches of handmade cooking. I did a brilliant batch the day in the past in the present day which disappeared in seconds flat. while you're making batches you are able to refridgerate for 3--4 days and/or freeze. additionally uncooked meats, you dont point out poultry? poultry uncooked (wings, legs) is super for dogs because of the fact the bones are super for protecting their tooth and gums in super condition. in simple terms dont cook dinner the poultry, and handle fthe nutrients as you may if eating your self. you are going to be able to desire to cook dinner some poultry mince in a small quantity of corn oil until browned and upload some chopped carrots to the beef. dogs love carrots. look up handmade dogs recipes on internet and the recipes are endless and could be ok on your comfortable dogs and maximum are basic and dont comprise any of the components you have suggested. it can be a alleviation and much less hardship for you understanding precisely what your dogs is eating with none hypersensitive reactions in touch. good luck - that is no longer as no longer basic because it style of feels

2016-10-10 06:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by serravalli 4 · 0 0

i have hear that they can cause worse tear stains on light colored dogs, but i feed raw diet so im not sure.

2007-08-15 03:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by alison 2 · 0 1

i wouldn't eat it, and so i wouldn't give it to my dog, either.

yuck.

2007-08-15 03:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0 0

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