Benefits of chicory for pet’s digestive health

November 19th 2020

What is chicory?

Chicory is a blue flowering plant belonging to the dandelion family. Its root is a great source of inulin, a type of prebiotic. Inulin is also found in wheat, onions, bananas, garlic and asparagus.

As onions and garlic are toxic to dogs and wheat can trigger an adverse food reaction, we use inulin from chicory root. We use chicory root in nearly all of our dry dog and cat food range, wet dog food products and our Healthy Digestion supplement, which comes in a liquid form rather than a tablet.

The Science Bit!

In simpler terms

When it comes to the digestive system, prebiotics are broken down (fermented) by the bacteria in the large intestine and used like a fertilizer or energy source to encourage healthy/beneficial bacterial growth.

Why does beneficial bacteria matter?

Prebiotics effect the levels, species and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut which in turn can have a positive effect on digestion.

Beneficial bacteria can help the digestive system by:

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Chicory in Vet’s Kitchen