What could be the matter and what kind of doctor should I see for help? There are two common types of muscle injuries, strains and sprains. A muscle strain is an injury that affects muscles or tendons, which are the thick bands that connect muscles to bone. A muscle sprain is an injury that affects ligaments, which are thick bands that connect bone to bone. Sprains can range in severity from a mild stretch to a complete tear.
A food additive made from the sap of the acacia tree, gum arabic, also called acacia gum, is harvested from wild trees in the Middle East as well as parts of Africa and west Asia. Gum arabic is added to a wide variety of foods, acting as a stabilizer to help bind the foods together, and when used in larger quantities can be a source of soluble fiber.
Xanthan gum is made by fermenting corn sugar with Xanthomonas compestris, a bacteria. In processed human foods, xanthan gum is used as an emulsifier, a thickener, and in gluten-free products. Nutritionally, xanthan gum is a carb with about seven grams of fiber per tablespoon. Xanthan gum is generally considered safe for dogs and is assumed safe for cats.