Diet for Colitis in Dogs

Colitis is a symptom of another medical problem and not a separate disease. Your dog needs prompt veterinary treatment if it constantly has diarrhea and gas and passes blood or mucus with the feces. Colitis is a colon inflammation that can be aggravated by a poor diet. Be sure to work with your vet to help develop a diet best for your dog.

  1. More Fiber

    • Many commercial dog food brands are low in fiber and high in fat and preservatives. Although it may seem contradictory, making sure a dog food is higher in fiber can actually help lessen diarrhea in dogs with colitis.

    Low Fat in Commerical Foods

    • Check to see the percentage of "crude fat "on the dog food label. It needs to be less than 10 percent, or symptoms may return.

    No Treats

    • When a dog has colitis, treats can aggravate symptoms. Do not feed human treats or dog treats. Raw carrot is okay.

    Homemade Diets

    • Choose one part lean meat and two parts rice. Boil them together, adding some carrots, peas or broccoli.

    Monitor Mouth Intake

    • Dogs will stick anything in their mouths, including feces, stones and bits of plastic. These can block the intestines and cause colitis symptoms.