The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. Giacomo Biagi: Fiber in Cat Diets | Ep. 59
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Giacomo Biagi, Associate Professor at the University of Bologna, discusses the application of fiber in diets for obligate carnivores, particularly cats. Dr. Biagi highlights the differences between soluble and insoluble fiber, their sources, and their impact on feline health, including potential benefits for cats with specific health conditions. Tune in for an insightful discussion on optimizing feline diets for better health outcomes.
"Adding fiber to cat diets can still be very beneficial, even for carnivorous animals."
Meet the guest: Dr. Giacomo Biagi, Associate Professor at the University of Bologna, specializes in animal nutrition and feeding. He directs the Second Cycle Degree in Safety and Quality in Animal Production and heads the Facility for Animal Production and Food Safety. With over 110 scientific publications, he is the President of the Italian Society of Nutrition and Animal Nutrition.
What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:33) Introduction
- (02:27) Importance of fiber for cats
- (04:45) Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
- (17:33) Fiber for health conditions in cats
- (21:12) Nitrogen trap concept
- (25:36) Fiber and diet responsiveness
- (31:33) Final Questions
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