Curing Canine Digestive Problems
Constipation In DogsCuring canine digestion problems doesn't always mean a change in diet. Sometimes even with the healthiest dog food, you need a diarrhea remedy or help to relieve constipation. Find out how to cure these and other dog digestive problems with just two things.
The dog digestive tract can be thrown off by several things. If your canine has been on antibiotics, his intestinal flora (the good bacteria) has been killed along with the bad bacteria and needs to be regenerated.
Powdered forms of probiotics for dogs can be found in the refrigerated section at your local health food store.
Dog probiotics have different bacterial strains than human probiotics. One I recommend is Jarrow Pet Dophilus. Just sprinkle a dose on his or her food at mealtime.
Even if your dog isn't suffering from canine digestion problems, probiotics will give his system a boost and goes on the list of good dog health supplements.
Diarrhea Remedy
The cause of diarrhea in dogs can be from bacteria, a change in food or even dog treats or human snacks. Please read the ingredients in those store-bought dog treats. Many ingredients, flavorings or even food dyes can cause diarrhea, especially if you give more than a few in one day.
So what's a good remedy to keep around the house? Canned pumpkin. Yup. Keep cans of plain pumpkin in the cupboard. It's healthy and has no sugar (because you would never buy the pumpkin pie filling for your dog would you?)
Most dogs love pumpkin. If yours does not, try mixing it with a little ground beef or ground beef and rice.
Constipation in Dogs
Constipation could be something as simple as lack of adequate water, especially if your dog eats a dry commercial dog food. The binding agents, especially in the low quality dog kibbles can make your dog strain.
A sure-fire remedy? Can pumpkin. I know I just told you it would cure diarrhea, but it cures constipation too. Amazing what a natural food can do.
At this writing, the stores are just stalking up on can pumpkin for the winter holidays, so buy it while you can. It's nearly impossible to find in the off-season.
If your dog has chronic digestive problems, consider a change in food. You can learn more about nutritious dog food at: http://www.three-little-pitties.com/dog-nutrition.html
Andrea Partee, after the near death of her dog from a "safe" over-the-counter medication vowed to treat her dogs with only natural remedies, like the human members of her family. She vowed to her three sick dogs to create a website named after them, to educate pet owners who love their dogs enough to learn the truth about what's good and bad for their canine companions. Dedicated to real dog health, you can learn more at Three-Little-Pitties.com