As our dogs age their
digestive tracts have to work harder at assimilating the nutrients in their
food, and sometimes the process doesn’t work very well. Even a dog with a healthy diet could benefit
from the use of digestive enzymes, as they aid in the absorption of nutrients
and support healthy digestion.
Perhaps your dog suffers from
skin issues, a dull coat, bowel problems, lack of energy, allergies or
itchiness. All these can be signs that
your dog’s system is out of balance.
There are many kinds of
enzymes. There are four that stand out
to me…lipase, which aid in fat breakdown…amylase for starchy foods, protease to
break down proteins and cellulase which helps break down fiber from your dog’s
diet. Without these working properly
your dog could experience poor digestion, which can lead to gas, diarrhea and
other health issues.
Digestive enzymes are
available mostly in powder form. I did
find one in a vegetarian capsule form.
You can expect to spend anywhere from about $10 to as much as $46.
I am just beginning to learn
about digestive enzymes, and I feel it would be an excellent addition to every
dog’s diet. I will be blogging more in
the future about this. Stay tuned!
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