The Importance of Digestive Health

You've heard about the importance of digestive health for yourself, like getting enough fiber and probiotics in your diet. But what about the digestive health of our pets? A healthy digestive system is just as important for pets as it is for humans. Without it, the ingredients that make up the food in their bowls may as well be low-quality fillers. PEOPLE PETS In the U.S., people spend about $22.8 billion each year on indigestion remedies, like antacids. That's $5 billion MORE than Americans spend on coffee! Americans spent more than $13.59 billion on vet care last year, and one of the top reasons pets visit the vet is digestive upset. This is more than 3.5 times what was spent on grooming and boarding combined. RRR RRRR RRRRRRR TT TT Humans need variety in their diets to maintain proper health. Most people eat three meals a day to keep their metabolisms moving. Pets rely on a consistent primary food to provide them with all the nutrients they need. TH | SU |TH SU NISLIC A human's small intestine is 23 feet long – about 4 times the height of the average man. The small intestine is the longest section of the digestive tract. It is roughly 2.5 times the length of a pet's body. 70% of all nutrients are absorbed through the small intestine. Around 80% of a pet's immune system is located in its digestive tract. 70% 80% An unhealthy digestive system can lead to malnutrition, frequent vomiting, lethargy, problems with the gallbladder, pancreas and more. Signs of digestive upset include stomach rumblings, gas, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, smelly breath, weight loss and constipation. OUT OF ORDER Probiotics, the good bacteria contained in foods like yogurt, primarily work in the small intestine to aid digestion and nutrition absorption. The right combination of probiotics, natural fiber, digestive enzymes and botanicals, like that found in Holistic Select®, helps your pet digest his food better so he can achieve head to tail health and absorb all his nutrients. It's like yogurt for pets™. HOLISTIC SELECT FOGUR Holistic Select® is the only pet food with a complete digestive health support system. PRE & PROBIOTICS NATURAL FIBER DIGESTIVE ENZYMES BOTANICALS Head to tail health starts in the middle." Want to learn more? Visit www.holisticselect.com SOURCES In the U.S., people spend $22.8 billion each year on indigestion remedies Walley, D., (2012, April 11) Why you should avoid antacids. http://www.everybitecountsnutrition.com/2012/04/how-to-avoid-antacids/ Americans spent more than $13.59 billion on vet care last year American Pet Products Association 2011-2012 annual survey Around 80% of a pet's immune system is located in its digestive tract http://www.vitalityscience.com/v/articles/21st-century.asp ©WellPet LLC 2012 70% of all nutrients are absorbed through the small intestine Rosen, K. (2010, August 14). The organs of the digestive system and their function. http://k-rosen.suite101.com/the-organs-of-the-digestive-system-and-their-functions-a274040