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Can dogs eat Guar gum?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat guar gum? Caution. Although guar gum is edible and generally safe for dogs to eat, there are some potential health risks associated with its use. Guar gum can cause digestive problems and intestinal blockages when consumed excessively.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Guar gum is a plant-based thickener that is derived from the guar bean. It is a natural product that has been used in wet dog food as a thickener and to reduce fat migration.
  • Guar gum is a rich source of fiber and low in glycemic index. Because of these properties, it's widely used as an ingredient in making commercial pet food to make sure that all ingredient stay intact in their packaging.
  • Guar gum acts as a water-soluble gum, which can help in the digestion of protein and amino acids.

Risks

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  • When consumed in high doses, guar gum can cause gastric inflammation and digestive distress. In some cases, it can cause blockages in the intestines.
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Servings

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  • Guar gum is present in many commercial pet food as a stabilizer. Dogs don't need additional guar gum in their diet.

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