Your Cart is Empty
At Raw Performance, we’re dedicated to offering the best nutrition for your pets, and fibre plays a crucial role in their overall health. While fibre is often overlooked in raw feeding, it serves several essential functions that contribute to a balanced diet. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of fibre in our blends, how it supports your pet’s health, and what makes our fibre sources exceptional.
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the body but offers numerous benefits, including:
Digestive Health: Fibre helps regulate bowel movements, preventing constipation or diarrhea by adding bulk to stools and promoting healthy gut motility.
Weight Management: By increasing satiety, fibre can help pets feel fuller for longer, aiding in maintaining a healthy weight.
Gut Microbiome Support: Certain types of fibre act as prebiotics, feeding beneficial bacteria in the gut and enhancing overall digestive health.
Blood Sugar Regulation: Fibre slows down the digestion and absorption of sugars, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Our raw food blends are crafted to provide balanced nutrition, and while raw diets are naturally low in carbohydrates, we ensure that our blends contain adequate fibre for optimal health.
Vegetable Inclusion: Select blends include fibrous vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, and spinach to support your pet’s digestion.
Pumpkin: Known for its soothing effects on the digestive system, pumpkin is a great source of both soluble and insoluble fibre.
Flaxseed: Found in some blends, flaxseed offers fibre along with omega-3 fatty acids, enhancing overall health.
Fur Items: Such as rabbit ears, feet, cow ears, etc. Fur is no knot fibre but will help cleanse the digestive track.
Dogs and cats, as carnivores, require minimal fibre compared to omnivores or herbivores. Our blends are designed to mimic their natural diet, prioritizing protein and fat while incorporating just enough fibre to support digestive and metabolic health.
The fibre content in our blends is derived from:
Vegetable and Fruit Inclusion: Only high-quality, low-glycemic produce is used to ensure fibre content without excess sugars.
Natural Sources: We avoid artificial additives or fillers, ensuring that the fibre comes from wholesome, nutritious ingredients.
For Pets with Sensitive Stomachs: Blends with pumpkin or other easily digestible fibre sources, such as Beef and Pumpkin, are ideal for pets prone to digestive upset.
For Weight Management: Blends with slightly higher vegetable content can help pets feel fuller for longer, aiding in weight control.
For Balanced Nutrition: Multi-protein blends with moderate fibre content offer diverse nutrients and are suitable for most pets.
Not all fibre sources are created equal. At Raw Performance, we prioritize:
Human-Grade Ingredients: All vegetables and fruits are human-grade and sourced from trusted suppliers.
Nutritional Balance: Ensuring fibre inclusion complements protein and fat for a complete diet.
Digestibility: Using minimally processed ingredients for maximum nutritional value.
If your pet requires additional fibre, consider:
Pumpkin Puree: A gentle and effective way to add fibre.
Psyllium Husk: For pets needing extra digestive support, under veterinarian guidance.
Rotating Blends: Choose blends with varying vegetable content to provide a range of fibre sources.
By choosing Raw Performance, you’re offering your pet more than just food — you’re providing a carefully balanced diet tailored to their needs. Our thoughtful inclusion of fibre ensures your pet’s digestive health is supported, alongside the high-quality protein and fat they thrive on.
Have questions about our blends or how to customize your pet’s raw diet? Contact us today. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
