Dog digestion conclusion
The
Bottom Line:
Generally
speaking, many digestive problems can be prevented (or lessoned)
with diet.
Don't
change your dog's brand or type of food frequently, and feed him
smaller meals several times a day. Avoid giving him table scraps,
and do not feed your dog any of the following: bones from meat,
poultry, or fish; baby food; cat food; calcium supplements; chocolate;
hops (beer); coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks; fat trimmings;
grapes or raisins; vitamin supplements for humans; macadamia nuts;
milk or cheese; mushrooms; onions or garlic; citrus oil extracts;
persimmons; raw eggs; raw fish; sugary foods; tobacco; or yeast
dough.
Make
sure fresh water is always available
In
addition, making sure your dog gets enough exercise is key to his
digestive health - but avoid exercise right after a meal. Ideally,
exercise should be taken before eating, and never sooner than two
hours after a meal.
While
digestive disorders are quite common in dogs, fortunately most upsets
resolve quickly and easily. Successfully treating persistent problems
depends on two things: thorough diagnostic detective work by both
you and your veterinarian and strict
adherence to the prescribed treatment program.
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