Digestive Aid: Healthy gut, healthy dog – caring for your dog’s digestion
It’s becoming more widely understood that the gut microbiome plays an absolutely crucial role in our general health and wellbeing, and the same goes for your dog’s health too.
According to research, your dog’s gut contains around 70% of their immune system. Making sure it’s in tip top condition can have all sorts of benefits for their whole body and health as a whole.
When it comes to looking after the digestion, probiotics and prebiotics are both well known to be highly effective in restoring balance and looking after the gut microbiome. But how can you include them in their daily diet?
What are prebiotics and probiotics?
These important ingredients help regulate the natural microorganisms in your dog's gut, which affects how healthy their stomach is, the nutrients they can absorb, and how well their immune system works.
Probiotics are the good bacteria that keep everything in balance. These “good” bacteria help to create a happy and healthy gut, aid digestion, fend off the bad bacteria, and give your dog's immune system a boost. Prebiotics are the fuel for these beneficial bacteria and help to keep everything running smoothly.
Signs that your dog’s digestion might need extra help
Looking after your dog’s digestion should be a part of a normal healthy routine, there are some common signs of digestive imbalance:
- Diarrhoea
- Smelly wind
- A gurgling tummy
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Loss of appetite
- Irregular stools*
Daily care for your dog’s gut
Whether your dog is showing signs of an imbalance in the gut or you just want to keep them looking and feeling their very best, there are some simple things you can do to help.
You can give your dog pre- and probiotics with a daily supplement or by including a wide variety of ingredients in their diet on a regular basis. For example, cinnamon, raw garlic and nettle are all rich in prebiotics and are power foods for your dog’s gut. Variety is key when it comes to your gut, so the more ingredients the merrier. However, you should remember to introduce any changes to your dog’s diet gradually to avoid an upset tummy.
Digestive Aid for Dogs
Supplements like Digestive Aid for Dogs are specifically designed to help maintain good gut hygiene and support your dog’s natural defences. This makes it a quick and easy way to look after your dogs gut.
Digestive Aid for Dogs contains a finely tuned combination to give your dog’s digestion the support it needs.
Digestive Aid is easy to feed too – simply sprinkle over your dog’s favourite food for daily digestive support.
These components are all crucial for maintaining healthy digestion, releasing nutrients from the diet, balancing the gut flora and addressing intestinal hygiene.
*Remember, if you have any concerns about your dog’s health or wellbeing, including digestive upsets, you should always consult your vet.