How to supplement fiber for cats? Is fiber important for cats?
Cat’s demand for fiber depends on the cat’s feeding method, health status and eating habits. Cat fiber supplementation can provide various opportunities to supplement fiber in the cat’s diet, which will not be harmful to the cat. What's the harm?
What is cellulose
Cellulose is divided into two types: soluble cellulose and insoluble cellulose
Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance when it comes into contact with water, which helps slow down the digestion process and is very useful for weight loss. Foods with relatively high soluble fiber content include the skins of nuts and some plants and oats.
Insoluble cellulose is not soluble in water, in fact it repels it. When eaten, it increases the volume of stool, which helps promote digestive health. Insoluble fiber is found in various fruits, vegetables, seeds, and wheat.
Do cats need fiber
The sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber are various plant foods, and cats, as a carnivore, do not seem to need fiber.
Compared to humans and even dogs, cats’ digestive systems are relatively short. A cat’s digestive system begins in the mouth. When humans eat food, we have a complete set of digestive organs designed for the entire digestive process. We have incisors for cutting food, canines for tearing food, premolars, and molars for grinding and chewing food.
Cats' teeth are somewhat similar to our own, but their molars are different from our teeth. The result of this is that the cat can only eat large pieces of food without the ability to chew. In addition to differences in teeth, cats can move their jaws up and down; they don't have a side-to-side chewing motion.
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