One important consideration when choosing pet food is the product’s digestibility. Food that can easily be digested can also be metabolized efficiently into simplest forms which can readily be used by the body for energy, as well as growth and maintenance of body organs.

Pet food products often vary greatly in their digestibility which is based on the ingredients which are used in their formulation. How these products are processed can also influence their digestibility.

Digestibility of pet food can be estimated by measuring the difference between the amount of nutrients in the pet food and the amount present in the fecal matter. The higher the digestibility, the more energy and nutrients which are available for the physiological processes of the animal’s body; it will also mean more efficient feeding and less fecal waste.

Digestibility can also be influenced by the animal’s physiology. The increased transit time of food along the digestive tract of large and giant breed dogs will call for highly digestible foods to help guarantee adequate nutrient intake.

For more information about your pet’s dietary needs visit your Niwot veterinarian. Check out this website.