Digestive health for dogs
Digestive health for dogs
What are dog digestive issues?
A digestive disorder is any health situation that prevents your dog from properly digesting food or alters the rate that food passes through their digestive tract. Don’t ignore the signs! If your furry friend is showing symptoms of digestive disorders, seek immediate advice from your veterinarian.
Know the signs of distress
Some signs of your dog’s digestive problems are easy (and unpleasant) to spot. Make sure you consult with your vet if your dog shows any of these signs:
Know the signs of distress
Some signs of your dog’s digestive problems are easy (and unpleasant) to spot. Make sure you consult with your vet if your dog shows any of these signs:
Digestive upsets can happen for a variety of reasons, and all of them can make your dog feel under the weather. Here are some of the more common causes of digestive problems in dogs.
First, if you suspect your dog is suffering from a digestive disorder, talk to your vet about treatments that may be able to help. You can further help your dog by reducing the amount of stress triggers in their environment with some of these suggestions:
Stick with a routine
Dogs love predictability. Knowing they can anticipate when you’ll arrive home, when meals will appear and when it’s time for a walk will help keep your dog’s anxiety to a minimum.
Accessorize
There are a variety of products on the market intended to help calm your dog. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation that could help address your dog’s stress response in anxiety-inducing situations.
Consider their nutrition
Foods made with highly digestible ingredients can be gentle on upset tummies. Ask your veterinarian about switching your dog’s food and how to do it without upsetting your dog’s stomach any further.
First, if you suspect your dog is suffering from a digestive disorder, talk to your vet about treatments that may be able to help. You can further help your dog by reducing the amount of stress triggers in their environment with some of these suggestions:
Stick with a routine
Dogs love predictability. Knowing they can anticipate when you’ll arrive home, when meals will appear and when it’s time for a walk will help keep your dog’s anxiety to a minimum.
Accessorize
There are a variety of products on the market intended to help calm your dog. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation that could help address your dog’s stress response in anxiety-inducing situations.
Consider their nutrition
Foods made with highly digestible ingredients can be gentle on upset tummies. Ask your veterinarian about switching your dog’s food and how to do it without upsetting your dog’s stomach any further.
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