My dog is scooting. How much and what type of fiber do they need?

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I have a 6lb chihuahua (7yrs) and 10lb chi-cross (5). They're both in good health, but over the past year they've been scooting more. Last time they saw the vet, they had their glands expressed, but now it seems to have caused a recurring problem (scooting, fishy smell). I've done them twice at home since February. They free-feed on Acana lamb, and I'm trying to figure out: A) Would more fibre help them B) The best type of fibre to add for their feeding habits, and C) How much fibre they need. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 10 months old | 6.5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes, more fiber could be the solution for this, i recommend a product named Pro Fiber, these are granules (tasteless) to add to their food, the amount you need to give is indicated on the label according to their weight.

My dog is scooting. How much and what type of fiber do they need?

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