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Healthy digestion is essential for your dog to be able to use the nutrients from his food, to build and repair tissues and obtain energy. When your dog suffers from gastrointestinal problems your dog may not only be in pain, this disorder can also lead to dehydration, acid-base and electrolyte imbalances and malnutrition.
There are many different types of digestive disorders (which can range from mild to very serious). We recommend consulting your veterinarian to determine the exact cause. If your dog has digestive issues, you may notice some of the following symptoms:
There are many different causes of stomach or intestinal problems in dogs. Some larger breeds are more prone to particular digestive problems. Digestive health issues may present suddenly or can be chronic.
Below you find the most common causes of digestive problems in dogs1:
Dietary indiscretion: Your dog ate something that they shouldn’t have eaten (e.g. garbage, table scraps). This is one of the most common causes of stomach pain that can also lead to intestinal blockages.
Stress diarrhea: Stress can cause dogs to have an upset stomach. This is one of the most common causes of diarrhea during travel.
Infectious causes: Most occurring in puppies since their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Nevertheless, dogs of any age are susceptible to certain bacterial or viral infections.
Inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract: Some dogs may develop food allergies, or even inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To correctly diagnose IBD, consulting a veterinarian is necessary.. Once diagnosed, treatment often involves strict adherence to a diet as well as supplements or medications.
Colitis: This is an acute or chronic inflammation of the membrane lining the colon. This inflammation is most common with younger dogs (under the age of 5) and causes inflammation of the large intestine. This results in frequent, painful passing of faeces or diarrhea possibly containing mucus and blood.
Toxic Ingestions: Certain foods (such as chocolate) or other substances are toxic for dogs and may cause digestive problems.
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV or Bloat): GDV is a condition in which the stomach twists and rotates. This causes the stomach to expand and leads to internal bleeding, stomach rupture, shock, irreversible damage to the stomach and death. This can happen quickly (sometimes within two hours) and should always be treated as an emergency. GDV is most common in large, deep-chested breeds.
Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, an organ near the stomach and intestines that produces insulin (for blood sugar regulation) as well as important digestive enzymes. Potential causes are feeding too much fatty food. Inflammation of the pancreas results in symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Intestinal problems are quite common and mostly disappear within a few days. Some dogs need long-term treatment because they have regular or chronic digestive problems. For accurate diagnosis and treatment options, always consult your veterinarian.
Not all digestive diseases can be prevented. However, prevention of digestive problems in dogs is easy and simple, and mostly consists of a healthy diet, good hydration and regular exercise.
Furthermore, for the best digestive care make sure you keep up with veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. Always keep fresh drinking water available. Make sure your dog gets enough rest. Consider food, treats or probiotics which support the intestinal care.
Boxby intestinal care helps to support digestion for gastrointestinal problems. It does so in the following ways:
✔ Prebiotic FOS2 supports the intestinal floraPrebiotics are partly fibres that pass through the stomach and small intestines undigested. They are fermented once they have reached the colon and turned into short-chain fatty acids which are a source of energy to retrieve water and electrolytes from the colon into the blood stream to control the blood pressure and indirectly the consistency of the faeces. This way is also promote a healthy gut.
Prebiotic are partly carbohydrates (FOS). FOS stands for Fructooligosaccharides and is a carbohydrate complex based on fructose molecules. Inulin is an example of FOS. It is found in many fruits, roots, and grains like wheat, chicory root and barley supporting:
The health supplement treats contain Lamb as the only animal protein source. Lamb is a well-received protein source to avoid hypersensitivity reactions in dogs.
✔ PotatoWe use potatoes as a source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin B6. Potatoes are rich in nutrients to strengthen and improve the immune system and maintain a healthy skin and coat.
✔ Coconut fatCoconut fat is a short-chain fatty acid and is a good energy source for your dog and is easily digestible.
✔ We use riceIn the health supplement treats, rice is the chosen grain because it is very easy to digest. Rice delivers energy. Some dogs may suffer from digestion problems, stomach pain or irritated skin or coat from eating wheat. That is why we use rice.
✔ Cold pressed below 60˚CProducing up to a maximum of 60˚C preserves the nutrition, especially proteins and aromas of the ingredients used in this product.
When your dog needs extra support. Boxby is always there
It is recommended to consult a veterinarian for diagnosing weight problems & daily portions based on weight, condition and diet food.
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