Digestive Aids for Dogs

Canine digestive problems range from mildly annoying to life-threatening, depending on the cause. After making sure digestive issues are not due to a serious health condition, adding digestive supplements to the dog&'s diet can help.

  1. Raw Food as an Aid

    • Adding raw food to a dog&'s diet--particularly if the current diet is primarily processed or cooked--may benefit digestion, as raw foods contain important digestive enzymes.

    Enzymes

    • If insufficient enzymes are available for digestion, you can add them to a dog&'s diet. Natural Dog Health Remedies recommends Prozyme 200g powder as an enzyme supplement, which contains the enzymes protease, amylase, lipase and cellulase.

    Relieving Gas

    • Flatulence, or trapped gas, can be a result of, or lead to, improper digestion. Chamomile, fennel, dill, ginger, thyme and peppermint help relieve gas.

    Relieving Inflammation

    • Inflammation in the intestines can lead to improper digestion. Slippery elm, marshmallow root and plantain act as anti-inflammatories or lubricating barriers against irritants in the digestive tract.

    Probiotics

    • Probiotics are the "good" bacteria in the intestinal tract. If a dog lacks sufficient quantities of these, or has too much harmful bacteria, it can lead to digestive issues. A quality probiotic may help relieve this problem.