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Originally Posted by fufufashions  The benefits to dog and cats is well documented. I don't have a problem with it as it is a fabulous source of fiber. |
I have to take the other side
. I don't think beet pulp is good. Most premium dog foods are moving toward using Inulin, Chicory Pulp, psyllium or other sources of fiber.
Beet pulp has a ratio of soluble to insoluble fiber of 3-4:1; chicory pulp's is 1:1. It's no wonder that beet pulp causes slowed digestion (even fermentation and rancidity is reported). The 1:1 ratio is much more appropriate for regularity.
Also, chicory pulp has a prebiotic factor (the inulin component) that is an advantage far and that of beet pulp. To me, beet pulp shows NO ADVANTAGE, and in fact a DISADVANTAGE for dogs.