Intestinal peristalsis refers to the wave-like movements of the intestines, which are important for the further transport of food within the body. The progressive contractions are also known as intestinal motor skills, which are influenced by food and psychological factors. These factors often include stress, which can occur when traveling, for example.
Water-insoluble fiber stimulates intestinal peristalsis and thus digestion. You can supplement this with BARF with various individual foods for dogs and cats . Numerous types of fruit and vegetables are suitable for this and are available in balanced mixtures in the BARF online shop . Pay particular attention to apples, carrots, potatoes, fennel, Jerusalem artichokes or oats to actively promote intestinal peristalsis in your four-legged friend.
If you notice diarrhea or constipation in your pet, visit a veterinarian. It may be due to intestinal peristalsis. In this case, you may be able to react yourself in consultation with your veterinarian by ordering BARF and paying attention to the specific ingredients that promote intestinal peristalsis. As a supplement to BARF meat, your pet's natural food intake is maintained. Feel free to use the BARF calculator from haustierkost.de to distribute the food quantities in a balanced way.
