[Maximo]

Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

Odd isn't it, that the one thing that would help them with fat digestion or expulsion is not promoted more by vets, or by the kibble companies.

With human pancreatitis, most nutritionists know that fiber is the key element in the planning of a healthy diet for the patient. One that would assist in the bodies homeostasis.


If you want more fiber than what is in your current food, adding fruits or vegee's as snacks would help. One's high in fiber such as pea's, pumpkin, banana's, apple's, beans, carrots,oatmeal, etc. Most of these contain negligible fats, but offer vitamins, minerals, and of course,fiber. There really isn't a negative health issue associated in adding more fiber into your pups diet. Well....besides the obvious, larger stools.

The natural sugar content of carrots and apples, and carb content of peas and pumpkin do add another facet to consider in diet. For dogs, especially my boys, gas is another concern. I have to be really careful because my boys have had a couple instances of very painful gas. Max was in so much pain once that I nearly took him to the ER vet.