Evidence Library Abstract-only review · 2022 Probiotic mixtures in koi: growth and digestive measurements The tested microbial preparations improved some growth and enzyme measurements in koi. FishControlled trial Review scope This summary is based on the published abstract. We have…
Evidence Library Abstract-only review · 2020 Fibre sources, digestion and hairball measures in cats Fibre sources changed digestion and stool measures, while most hairball measurements did not differ. CatControlled trial Review scope This summary is based on the published abstract.…
Evidence Library Full-text review · 2024 Psyllium versus cellulose in healthy cats Psyllium produced wetter, softer stools, but this was not a trial in constipated cats. CatControlled trial Review scope The full paper was reviewed for this summary. Question and…
Evidence Library Abstract-only review · 2010 Hydrolysed protein food for dogs with chronic enteropathy Both foods initially helped many dogs; longer-term symptom control favoured the hydrolysed diet. DogRandomised controlled trial Review scope This summary is based on the published abstract.…
Evidence Library Abstract-only review · 2014 Resistant starch biscuits in dogs: digestion and stool outcomes The tested biscuits produced few changes in digestion or faecal fermentation measurements. DogControlled trial Review scope This summary is based on the published abstract. We…
Cellulose is a fibre ingredient. Whether it is useful depends on the purpose of the ration, its amount and the outcomes actually tested.
Beet pulp can change stool characteristics and digestion. Those changes need context; they are not a universal good-or-bad score.
Fibre source changed stool characteristics and digestibility; there was no single winner across every endpoint.
The sampled raw foods sometimes contained potentially harmful bacteria. This was food testing, not a trial showing how often pets or people became ill.
Selected foods differed in digestion and stool measurements. This short experiment does not establish which format produces better lifelong health.