More information about dog nutrient absorption
Treatment for poor nutrient absorption or malabsorption syndrome will depend on the main cause.
Fiber may help with poor nutrient absorption in dogs.
Fiber provides many benefits to dogs. When you increase your dog’s fiber consumption, you are enhancing their digestion. Fiber helps to regulate the time food lingers in the digestive system. When the rate at which food stays in the digestive tract is regulated, the body has sufficient time to absorb all the essential nutrients from the food. Good dog gut health is key to regulating that time, and ensuring the best nutrient absorption in your dog.
Absorption of nutrients takes place in the digestive system and when there is an imbalance within the digestive tract, some or all nutrients cannot be absorbed by the cells/organs of the body where they are needed. When the digestive tract functions properly, your dog’s body will absorb the nutrients it needs and your dog will experience overall good health. Scientifically, Bernie’s Perfect poop has the best source of fiber available for dogs with the best combination of soluble and insoluble fiber. This fiber is key for good dog gut health.
A diet rich in fiber can also help reduce various digestive system conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or acid reflux. Fiber is wonderful at controlling and maintaining diarrhea and constipation, which can play a role in the proper absorption of the nutrients your dog’s body needs.
Prebiotics and probiotics may help with nutrient absorption.
Prebiotics are non-living fiber. They nourish the probiotic bacteria found in the gut and intestines of our dogs. They stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the colon which in turn can improve dog’s overall health. They’re what helps give good dog gut health to your dog, and that translates to an overall better immune system.
The Inulin in Bernie’s Perfect Poop is one such prebiotic. Inulin has the capability to withstand the acid in the stomach and is able to make it to your dog’s colon where it is converted to a short-chain fatty acid. There it helps create good dog gut health because it inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, acts as a source of energy for the cells of the colon, and preserves and maintains electrolyte and fluid balances. All of this helps your dog’s intestines move properly and in turn allows for better nutrient absorption and a healthier digestive microbiome. Inulin acts as a fertilizer for the microbiome of the gut and when combined with probiotics will help give good dog gut health with the growth of good bacteria. It keeps good bacteria active and improves the immune system through by controlling the overgrowth of control of the bad bacteria. That’s what often makes your dog’s digestive system malfunction.
Probiotics are living microbes that make up the digestive tract. They support a healthy immune system and can also help in absorption of nutrients in the colon. When the gut is balanced and the good bacteria are able to thrive, bad bacteria is kept out of the digestive tract. Probiotics work together with prebiotics in balancing your dog’s digestive tract. It’s when your dog’s digestive system is out of balance that it can become overrun with bad bacteria that prevents the absorption of nutrients from your dog’s food.
Together, prebiotics and probiotics help to maintain balance within the digestive tract. This balance can help to do many things, including the following: decrease inflammation in the digestive tract such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and inflammation caused by allergies, decrease inflammation associated with old age, promote longevity by reducing the amount of cell damage due to the aging process, build up and rejuvenate intestinal flora after antibiotic use.
Enzymes may help with nutrient absorption.
Enzymes are also key factors in nutrient absorption for your dog. Enzymes help to break down the food eaten and allow for nutrients to be absorbed and used by the cells and organs of the body. Different enzymes help with breakdown and absorption of certain types of foods. Bernie’s Perfect Poop has a blend of Protease, Amylase, Cellulase, Hemicellulase, Lipase, Papain, and Bromelain. This combination helps with carbohydrate absorption, protein digestion and fat digestion. When the digestive system can break down and absorb the nutrients from the food that is eaten, your dog’s gut can supply the cells and organs of their body with proper nutrition, making them healthier and happier.
