Fig. 1.

Fecal characteristics, including fecal pH (A), fecal scores (B), and fecal dry matter (C) of dogs fed a high-fiber diet or protein-rich canned diet. *Mean values within time points that were different between diets (P < 0.05); #Mean values within time points that tended to be different between diets (P < 0.10). Fecal samples were scored according to a 5-point scale: 1 = hard, dry pellets, small hard mass; 2 = hard, formed, dry stool; remains firm and soft; 3 = soft, formed, and moist stool, retains shape; 4 = soft, unformed stool, assumes shape of container; and 5 = watery, liquid that can be poured