Health | 1 Min Read

Does my dog need a fibre supplement?

You’ve likely heard about the importance of fibre and how fibre supplements can help humans. But what about your dog?

What is fibre?

Fibre is a carbohydrate. It is the indigestible part of plant foods found in vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds and legumes.  There are two types of fibres, insoluble and soluble fibres. Insoluble fibre helps speed up the passage of food through the gut and add bulk to the stool. Soluble fibre can dissolve in water and assists with slowing down digestion, improving gut health and regulating blood sugar levels. Fibre helps your dog maintain a healthy, happy and balanced gut, allowing for regular bowel movements and improved colon health.  

As humans, most of us know the benefits of dietary fibre in improving our digestive health and regulating our bowel movements. But what about dogs?

Many people think that dogs are carnivores and only need to eat meat and protein. Dogs are in fact omnivores and should ideally eat a mixture of meat protein and plant material. This means their diet should accommodate this. The plant fibre that dogs consume provides a nutrient that is critical for their digestive well-being. 


DOG Fibre

This organic fibre supplement can help regulate bowel movements by either firming loose stools or softening firm ones. It also contains prebiotics, postbiotics and paraprobiotics to support bowel health. And its tasty natural flavour means you can add it to meals with ease.

ONLY $45
100g tin
200g refill
ADD TO CART SHOP NOW
ADD TO CART SHOP NOW

Does my dog need a fibre supplement?

Does your dog have inconsistent bowel motions or poop that isn’t perfectly formed? Do they strain and only pass small jelly-like stools? Is your dog constipated, passing only dry, hard poo? These are signs of poor digestive health and it can make our dogs feel quite uncomfortable.

As dog parents, we strive for the perfect dog poo. After all, what’s better than a clean sweep into the poo bag! But for many, this feels like an unattainable dream. 

A fibre supplement could help! 

Benefits of fibre for your dog:

  • Regulation of bowel movements
  • Prevention of constipation
  • Treating certain types of diarrhoea 
  • Healthy weight management
  • Reduction of bloating 
  • Potentially reduces the risk of bowel cancers

While fibre is an essential nutrient for dogs, some may require more than others. Providing a fibre supplement can not only improve your dog’s gut health and digestion, it can also regulate their poo frequency and formation. Our new DOG Fibre supplement is a convenient way to do this. 

For more information about your dog’s dietary needs and health concerns, speak to your veterinarian. 


5 Min Read

Do Dog Supplements Really Work? What Vets in Australia Say

Do Dog Supplements Really Work? What Vets in Australia Say Your dog's staring at you with those trusting eyes while you hold that expensive bottle of joint supplements. You've spent $60, and now you're wondering: do dog supplements work, or have you just bought fancy kibble dust? It’s a fair question. With a large portion of Australian dog owners now giving their pets some form of supplement, you're definitely not alone in wanting real answers backed by science—not marketing hype. Quick Answers Some supplements work brilliantly for specific health conditions — omega-3s and probiotics have solid research backing Others (like...
6 Min Read

How to Choose the Best Dog Wee Cleaner for Carpets and Hard Floors

How to Choose the Best Dog Wee Cleaner for Carpets and Hard Floors Living with dogs means unconditional love, enthusiastic greetings, and yes — the occasional puddle on the floor. Whether you're toilet training a puppy who hasn't quite grasped the concept, managing accidents from a senior dog with bladder control issues, or dealing with the random stress-wee, it happens to everyone. Here's what most people don't realise: regular household cleaners can't actually handle pet urine properly. They might make things look clean, but they're not addressing what matters most — the microscopic urine particles and their associated odours that...
4 Min Read

Why Elevated Cat Bowls Are Better for Digestion and Posture

Why Elevated Cat Bowls Are Better for Digestion and Posture Watch a cat eat from a floor-level bowl and you'll notice something: they're hunched over, neck bent at an awkward angle, essentially doing a mini yoga pose just to get dinner. It doesn't look particularly comfortable, and over time - especially for older cats or those with arthritis - it genuinely isn't. Elevated cat food bowls change this dynamic by bringing food up to a more comfortable eating position. It's a simple modification that can make a real difference to your cat's comfort and digestive health. The Benefits of Elevated...
SHOW ALL POST

Got a question?

Can’t find an answer on our blog? Click here to ask Dr Lisa.