Milk prebiotics are the cat's meow, Illinois research shows

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) If you haven't been the parent or caregiver of an infant in recent years, you'd be forgiven for missing the human milk oligosaccharide trend in infant formulas. These complex carbohydrate supplements mimic human breast milk and act like prebiotics, boosting beneficial microbes in babies' guts. Milk oligosaccharides aren't just for humans; all mammals make them. New University of Illinois research suggests milk oligosaccharides may be beneficial for cats and dogs when added to pet diets.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news