Comparison of faecal microbiota and their fermentation characteristics after the addition of different insoluble fibre sources to complete dog foods. Fibre sources to complete dog foods

Fibre in the pet food industry is used to dilute caloric density in reduction diets. Products deriving from microbial fermentation of fibre polymers in the large intestine are energy-containing products, making a small, but significant contribution to the total energy available to the host. The amount of energy available from fermentation can depend on fibre source and level. The aim of the present study was to compare faecal microbiota and their fermentation characteristics in dogs after the addition of different insoluble fibre sources to a canine diet.