Re: How do carnivores obtain fiber in their diet?

The carnivore bowel is much different than humans. Carnivores have 
a short, smooth, stovepipe shape compared to our much longer, 
puckering, pouched shape, with a twisted, convoluted pathway. 
Carnivores need very little fiber to move things along. Cats that are 
wild predators usually eat the organs, including stomach, blood, and 
some bone first from their kill. Some vegetation may also be in the 
stomach of their meal (usually a herbivore). Also, cats are known to 
eat grass and vegetation, but this is thought to be a necessary 
emetic, especially to get rid
of their stomach hair balls. Formulated diets for big cats in zoos are commonly
beef and beef heart with mineral and vitamin supplements. About 1% beet pulp is
used in many commercial formulations. Zoo cats seem to do well with this 
diet. Water seems to be most necessary for a carnivores adequate bowel movements.