Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fiber (Subscribe)
Links
Carbohydrates in Cat Foods
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=2641
Soluble carbohydrates provide an affordable source of calories and play an important role in the composition of most commercial pet foods.
Cat Food Carbohydrate and Calorie Calculator
http://www.scheyderweb.com/cats/catfood.html
Site allows you to enter the nutritional information printed on the label of any cat food, and calculates the carbohydrates and calories in the food.
Fiber in Cat Foods
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=2642
Fiber is one of the nutrients listed on every bag of pet food and can have many health benefits for your pet. The type of fiber determines its role in the digestive process and how it helps in the treatment of some common medical conditions.
Hairball Diets
http://www.provet.co.uk/petfacts/healthtips/hairballdiets.htm
Hairball is a common problem for some cats and this new diet is claimed to provide relief by adding fibre to the ration and so assist accumulations of hair to be passed through the digestive tract without getting stuck.
Kitten Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1388&articleid=876
Kitten hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level goes too low, and can cause weakness and even seizures.
