Use only foods with guar gum in standard commercial amounts. Do not add guar gum powder directly to meals. Sensitive pets may develop gas or loose stool if intake is high or multiple gum-thickened products are fed together.
Guar gum is a soluble-fiber thickener milled from guar (cluster) beans, widely used in wet pet foods, canned formulas, and soft treats to maintain texture and moisture distribution.
Also appears in human ice cream, sauces, soups, and dairy alternatives. Labels may list it near other gums or stabilizers. Often paired with xanthan gum, locust bean gum, or carrageenan.
Manufacturers include it in small percentages for texture control, not nutrition. Ingredient order on labels may vary by formula.
