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==Toxicity==

==Toxicity==

Excessive intake of non-absorbable carbohydrates (both fermentable and non-fermentable dietary fibres) may potentially result in either [[diarrhoea]] or [[Colonic Impaction - Dog and Cat|constipation]] in healthy dogs and cats depending on fibre type (viscous, fermentable vs. non-fermentable, respectively). Increased dietary fibre can also decrease [[Digestibility of Protein|protein digestibility]]<ref name="Kerr"/><ref>Silvio J, et al. Influences of fiber fermentation on nutrient digestion in the dog. Nutr 2000;16:289-295.</ref>, which may be contraindicated in animals with underlying intestinal disease, and high dietary fibre intake can interfere with mineral absorption<ref>Fernandez R and Phillips SF. Components of fiber impair iron absorption in the dog. Am J Clin Nutr 1982:35:107-112.</ref>. High intake of dietary fibre also results in energy dilution and animals may be unable to consume sufficient amounts of food to meet energy needs.

Excessive intake of non-absorbable carbohydrates (both fermentable and non-fermentable dietary fibres) may potentially result in either [[diarrhoea]] or [[Colonic Impaction - Dog and Cat|constipation]] in healthy dogs and cats depending on fibre type (viscous, fermentable vs. non-fermentable, respectively). Increased dietary fibre can also decrease [[Digestibility of Protein|protein digestibility]]<ref name="Kerr"/><ref>Silvio J, et al. Influences of fiber fermentation on nutrient digestion in the dog. Nutr 2000;16:289-295.</ref>, which may be contraindicated in animals with underlying intestinal disease, and high dietary fibre intake can interfere with mineral absorption<ref>Fernandez R and Phillips SF. Components of fiber impair iron absorption in the dog. Am J Clin Nutr 1982:35:107-112.</ref>. High intake of dietary fibre also results in energy dilution and animals may be unable to consume sufficient amounts of food to meet [[Energy - Nutrition|energy needs]].

==Dietary Sources==

==Dietary Sources==