Resistant Starch for Dogs: Gut Health, Butyrate Production & Prebiotic Benefits
Resistant starch escapes digestion in the small intestine and reaches the colon intact, where it fuels beneficial bacteria and drives butyrate production — the short-chain fatty acid most important for canine gut barrier integrity and immune function. This evidence-based guide examines the five RS types, what canine research actually shows, and how to optimise resistant starch intake alongside other prebiotic substrates for whole-body health.