When switching pet food to a brand such as CANIDAE and loose stool occurs, is there reason for alarm?
No. It is not uncommon for pet owners to report their dogs have softer stool on CANIDAE foods after feeding other products. That is because all CANIDAE diets are designed to optimize gastrointestinal health through the deliberate selection of dietary fibres. These fibres, both soluble and insoluble, promote healthy fermentation in the large intestine (colon) which makes elimination easier. Stools may have a different odour (less offensive) and hold more water than before. The elevated water holding capacity of some fibres results in this softer stool. It is not a cause for alarm, but rather an indication that the food is working to promote a healthy gastrointestinal tract.
