Signs & Symptoms
Even though it's a bit uncomfortable, you can primarily address digestive problems easily recognizable in your dog's feces: Small amounts of hard or dry feces, feces with attached mucus, very soft feces, or even diarrhea are signs of digestive problems.
Even if your dog tries multiple times to defecate without success, or is doing its business very frequently and often, something is not right. Other symptoms may include Loss of appetite, fatigue, bloating, pressure sensitivity in the abdominal area as well as occasional vomiting.
Causes
In addition to health causes, environmental stimuli such as Stress or lack of exercise can also be a improper nutrition can be the cause of digestive problems. Inferior feed can upset dogs' stomachs. If the food lacks important components such as high-quality fiber, minerals, or oils, this can affect the digestion and thus the stool quality of your dog.
A high proportion of food components with lower digestibility, such as some of the "animal by-products", can also be metabolized less efficiently by the body and promote digestive problems. If you are unsure, please ask a veterinarian for advice.
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Issues with the intestine can be easily identified through digestion and the consistency of the stool. Starting from bloating, restlessness, and abdominal pain to increased attempts to defecate, up to diarrhea or very hard stool possibly with blood, the signs of intestinal problems are quite clear.
Problems with the intestine can be easily identified through digestion and the consistency of the stool. Starting with bloating, restlessness, and abdominal pain, to increased attempts to defecate, to too soft or too hard stool. If digestive problems persist or if there are other concerns, it is advisable to consult your veterinarian.
Food for digestive problems should contain easily digestible proteins such as chicken meat to relieve the gastrointestinal tract. Dietary fibers from sweet potato, carrot, or psyllium husks promote healthy digestion and regulate bowel movements. Probiotics and prebiotics help balance the gut flora and improve digestive function. Easily digestible carbohydrates such as rice or quinoa are gentle on the stomach. Supplementary fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals strengthen your dog's intestinal wall and immune system.
Low-fat food with highly digestible ingredients can be more tolerable for dogs with intestinal problems. This includes varieties with lean meat, valuable fibers such as carrots and psyllium husks, and gentle carbohydrates like rice.
Fresh, clean water, sufficient exercise, and healthy food are three important factors for a healthy digestion. If your dog has acute diarrhea, you can feed a light diet for one day or go on a fasting diet. If the condition does not improve after 2 days, you should contact a veterinarian.
If your dog has suffered from a gastrointestinal disease, there are probiotic products (e.g., pastes) available at veterinarians specifically for the development of the gut flora. For long-term support and maintenance of the gut flora, a diet with pre-, pro-, or postbiotics can be fed.
To support your dog's digestion, ensure a high-quality diet, regular meals, and sufficient fluid intake. Pay attention to dietary fibers, e.g., from sweet potatoes, carrots, or psyllium husks, and provide probiotics to strengthen the gut flora. Our "Belly Protect" powder offers an excellent supplement as it is enriched with pre- and probiotics to promote digestion and improve well-being. Regular exercise and avoiding table scraps also contribute to healthy digestion. If persistent problems occur, consult your veterinarian for individual recommendations.
