Diet for Dachshunds with Colitis

Colitis, or an inflammation of the colon, causes dachshunds to suffer from diarrhea and dehydration. By adjusting a dachshund's diet, owners can treat colitis and maintain a happy, healthy dog.

  1. Dachshunds and Food

    • With any dachshund, a balanced diet is necessary to maintain health. Foods to avoid include ingredients such as corn products and sorghum, a kind of grass.

    Fiber

    • Foods that contain high amounts of fiber help dachshunds with colitis digest properly and ease diarrhea. Look for natural fiber sources, such as brown rice, fruit and oats.

    Fluids

    • Diarrhea, a common side effect of colitis, causes dehydration. Dachshunds with colitis require a plentiful supply of fluids. Adding water to the dog's food, or increasing canned food, can also help with dehydration.

    Food Allergies

    • One potential cause of colitis is an allergy or intolerance to a specific food item. An easy way to test this is to feed dachshunds homemade food containing sweet potato, brown rice and fruit.