Psyllium

Why this ingredient is used

Psyllium (from Plantago ovata) is a soluble fibre used in pet food primarily for two functions: hairball control in cats and weight management in sterilised dogs and cats. When psyllium absorbs water in the gut, it forms a gel that traps ingested hair and moves it through the digestive tract instead of letting it accumulate in the stomach (where it would be vomited as a hairball). Royal Canin Indoor, Wellness CORE Indoor and most sterilised-cat formulas include psyllium for this reason. It also creates satiety without adding calories, which helps overweight indoor pets feel full on less food.