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[SheltieGuy]

Pre/Probiotics info regarding MulliganStew if anyone is still visiting my thread..lol

Email from Diane.. MS rep.. in answer to my question:

Why doesnt MulliganStew add "biotics" to their food?

The reason so many companies use pre/probiotics is because foods today are lacking in the natural fiber, proteins, appropriate fat, and nutrients the body needs. Digestive health is so compromised that these supplements are expected in foods – human and pet.



"Mulligan Stew delivers the correct nutrition, including high fiber and highly digestible nutrients that the body needs, so these supplements are not necessary. Also, Kevin Meehan, Mulligan Stew’s Naturopath and Developer, is only a proponent of live spore form probitocs, which are the only ones that can truly survive the stomach acid environment. These are refrigerated and available in natural grocery stores. But he only recommends them when the body is out of balance."

The more I learn about this food the better I feel about feeding it.

 

[marymrumfelt]

The reason so many companies use pre/probiotics is because foods today are lacking in the natural fiber, proteins, appropriate fat, and nutrients the body needs.
"Mulligan Stew delivers the correct nutrition, including high fiber and highly digestible nutrients that the body needs, so these supplements are not necessary."

Odd they keep focusing on fiber since dogs don't need fiber. Maybe it's different when you cook the food. I wasn't aware dogs digested fiber like we do, though.

The food sounds great, though. I like it's human-grade as you are assured there are no 4D animals in it and that's truly the only way I feel confident feeding a food as I won't feed my animals things I wouldn't eat.

 

[SheltieGuy]

Odd they keep focusing on fiber since dogs don't need fiber. Maybe it's different when you cook the food. I wasn't aware dogs digested fiber like we do, though.

The food sounds great, though. I like it's human-grade as you are assured there are no 4D animals in it and that's truly the only way I feel confident feeding a food as I won't feed my animals things I wouldn't eat.

While dogs do not derive any energy from fiber, adding fiber to a diet improves colon health, helps with weight management, and helps with diarrhea, constipation, and diabetes mellitus.

Some fiber is fermented into fatty acids by the "good" bacteria in the intestine. These fatty acids will aid in preventing the overgrowth of harmful bacteria. They will also help the colon cells to recover from injury and possibly help reduce the risk of colon cancer.

(drsfostersmith.com)

 

[Ann]

Actually, dogs do benefit from fiber. It's why we give them plain, canned pumpkin when they're constipated or have the runs. It's the fiber in the pumpkin that helps regulate their systems.

It's also the reason we add green beans or other veggies to their diet as SheltieGuy said, for weight management. The odds are that without any fiber in its diet, a dog's digestive system wouldn't function correctly. If you look on a bag of dog food or can, you'll see that they list fiber content because it's beneficial.

 

[marymrumfelt]

While dogs do not derive any energy from fiber, adding fiber to a diet improves colon health, helps with weight management, and helps with diarrhea, constipation, and diabetes mellitus.

Some fiber is fermented into fatty acids by the "good" bacteria in the intestine. These fatty acids will aid in preventing the overgrowth of harmful bacteria. They will also help the colon cells to recover from injury and possibly help reduce the risk of colon cancer.

(drsfostersmith.com)

I'm assuming this is for cooked foods? I'm going to research this more as my dogs get absolutely no fiber in their raw diet but have great weight, stools, and so forth. So I'm curious how the fiber actually benefits the carnivore who doesn't need it and if they truly can break it down. I'm not disputing it, would just like to understand it from a scientific perspective how they're able to benefit from something they don't require.

 

[marymrumfelt]

Actually, dogs do benefit from fiber. It's why we give them plain, canned pumpkin when they're constipated or have the runs. It's the fiber in the pumpkin that helps regulate their systems.

It's also the reason we add green beans or other veggies to their diet as SheltieGuy said, for weight management. The odds are that without any fiber in its diet, a dog's digestive system wouldn't function correctly. If you look on a bag of dog food or can, you'll see that they list fiber content because it's beneficial.

Oh, that's interesting! I really don't know too much about the cooked side of things so it's nice to learn should I ever have to venture to that side. My dogs get no fiber, but maybe it's different because their food is raw. I guess fiber is never digested in humans or dogs. It sits in the gut and helps build good bacteria is what I'm gather. In humans, it sweeps out the tract, too but dogs obviously don't need that benefit. Interesting!

I will say everything I read stated a low fiber diet is vital for a carnivore because it is extra taxing on their system to digest it and that can lead to immune issues due to having to work so hard to digest it.

 

[SheltieGuy]

Everything I have posted is totally different from what you have posted.lol.
Not saying you are wrong or I am right.. its soo confusing. If you ask 100 people you will get 110 different answers. Who knows whats right anymore?? We just try to do the best we can... i guess.

 

[marymrumfelt]

Everything I have posted is totally different from what you have posted.lol.
Not saying you are wrong or I am right.. its soo confusing. If you ask 100 people you will get 110 different answers. Who knows whats right anymore?? We just try to do the best we can... i guess.

You got that right, SheltieGuy. It sounds like you're doing a fabulous job feeding you pup

 

[SheltieGuy]

You got that right, SheltieGuy. It sounds like you're doing a fabulous job feeding you pup

TY.. I am trying.

I always wanted to try raw feeding... but then I have to start all over an learn about the right way todo it. And I would want to feed organic meats and I already know that wont be easy to find around here. I know of a place to get organic buffalo but you actually have to buy an entire buffalo. (you go pick one..lol) Im sure thats not cheap. lol.