THE EUKANUBA VITAL HEALTH SYSTEM
OPTIMAL DIGESTION

Beet pulp to support digestive health by helping to maintain normal intestinal function.

OPTIMAL DIGESTION

HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE INGREDIENTS

As he grows, your puppy will have a higher requirement for energy and essential nutrients (per lb of body weight) than an adult dog. However, he has less digestive capacity, a smaller mouth and fewer and smaller teeth—all of which limit consumption and digestion. A highly digestible diet will help your puppy adapt more quickly to solid food.

Why It Works

Eukanuba contains beet pulp, which is effective in supporting digestion.  Beet Pulp promotes healthy digestion by providing nourishment to intestinal cells. It has also been shown to help improve stool quality and promote nutrient absorption.

A study of the effect of beet pulp and cellulose on the intestine

Stool scores in dogs fed different fiber sources Eukanuba is shown to give firmer more compact stools than diets with other types of fiber.

Digestive upsets may occur occasionally if, for instance, food intake is too high. If your puppy should have severe diarrhea or vomiting though, consult your vet as quickly as possible.

  • Do not change you puppy’s food in the first few days in his new home as it will only add stress.
  • After this, if you are changing his diet, introduce new food gradually over a four-day period.
  • Do not supplement a balanced diet formulated for growth as over-nutrition may be detrimental.
  • Look for a diet containing beet pulp, clinically proven to help promote digestive health.

*References:
1. Hallman JE, et al. Cellulose, beet pulp and pectin/gum arabic effects on canine
colonic microstructure and histopathology. Vet Clin Nutr 1995; 2: 137-142.
2. Sunvold GD, et al. Dietary fi ber for dogs: IV. In vitro fermentation of selected
fiber sources by dog fecal inoculum and in vivo digestion and metabolism of fiber
supplemented diets. J Anim Sci 1995; 73: 1099-1109.