Comments on: The Amazing Benefits of Dog Food Fiber (Part 2)

By: Mike Sagman

Mike Sagman — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:25:46 +0000

Hi Patricia… As I mention in this article, higher dog food fiber content can create larger stool sizes. And many believe this can help pets naturally express their own anal glands during defecation. Unfortunately, due to the biological uniqueness of each pet, it would be impossible for me to assure you a high fiber product would specifically help your dog. Wish I could be more help.

By: Patricia Merz

Patricia Merz — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:15:15 +0000

Hi, my 2 year old goldendoodle has suffered from anal gland problems since she was a baby. The vet showed my husband how to express them but I was wondering if I should change her food to a high fiber one. She is currently eating Blue Buffalo Wilderness. Please let us know what you think. Thank you!

By: ShamelessRawFoodie

ShamelessRawFoodie — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:27:44 +0000

For a little extra fiber that is nutrient packed, you can feed your dog kale. I recently discovered that my dog loves fresh kale stalks as a treat!
Having more spare time lately, I went to a Raw Food seminar a few weeks ago. The chef made delicious organic raw fresh fruit/vege smoothies. Kale was one of the ingredients. He stripped the leafy parts of the kale off of the stalk and put the leafy parts in the blender. He then held up the kale stalk and said ‘this is a perfect treat for your dog – most dogs love them.’
My dog has always gotten kale chopped up and mixed in with other ingredients for his meals. But he has always refused to eat whole leaf kale.
My dog devours the kale stalks and looks for more! I’ve also started giving him stalks of romaine lettuce. Loves them both!

Research KALE –
Kale is considered by nutritionists including Dr Joel Fuhrman to be the most nutritious vegetable in the world with extremely powerful antioxidant properties.

By: ShamelessRawFoodie

ShamelessRawFoodie — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:28:12 +0000

Judy – Re “there’s always fresh clean water available, which she doesn’t drink much of, even after our walks.” –
Try giving your dog spring water. Chlorinated tap water can often cause problems. Also, some municipal water supplies are fluoridated which I do not want to ingest, nor do I want my dog to ingest.
To ensure your dog is getting enough fluid, you can also provide some organic low-sodium chicken broth.

For worm prevention, I give my dog feed grade Diatomaceous Earth daily.

For “a long-lasting chew”, try a raw meaty bone, preferably organic. Beef marrow bones are nutrient-rich and keep a dog occupied for a long time.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:41:56 +0000

Judy,
Have they checked over the anal-glands.
They could be a cause of the licking also.Also allergies can
often be a cause.