Good Digestion in Dogs

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     A dog's digestive system is important, because it dictates the benefit dogs are able to obtain from their food. Some dogs have more delicate digestion than others, so it is important to ensure that each dog is given a suitable diet for its breed and age.

This article offers advice on finding the right diet for your dog. It will cover the essential biology behind a dog's digestive system, followed by advice on the right kinds of food and supplements you you should be using to keep your dog healthy.

Dogs' digestion differs from that of humans in a number of ways. Whereas our digestion process begins in our mouths when we chew our food, dogs don't chew in the same way. They gulp down pieces of food, and their small intestine and stomach does all the hard digestive work.

It's a finely tuned system of digestion, which evolved thousands of years ago when dogs lived in the wild and were carnivorous scavengers. Much may have changed since then, but modern domesticated dogs still need a largely meat-based diet in order to get all the protein they need.

Some people assume that dogs eat just about anything they are given, you don't need to pay too much attention to what goes into their diet. This is an incorrect assumption ?dogs often have delicate digestive systems, and need a balanced and mixed diet just as much as we do.

For example, giving cereals and meat in the same feed may not seem like a problem, but in some cases in can cause fermentation, which may aggravate and trigger digestive conditions in dogs. The solution is to divide your dog's daily food into two separate meals, one consisting of cereal and another of meat.

Sometimes, digestive conditions in dogs cannot be fixed just by changing their food or the order it is given in. In such cases, it can be a good idea to use natural supplements together with their regular diet to help deal with whatever the problem is.

One common herbal supplement is Tree Barks Powder. It helps to soothe the whole digestive system, and slows down the passage of food through the digestive tract. This makes it very effective at dealing with acute intestinal absorptive disorders and diarrhea in dogs. The ingredients in this supplement are all highly digestible, and can be given with water or mixed in with regular food.

Digestive tablets made from a combination of slippery elm, ginger, valerian and mint are also commonly used to aid the digestive system. The slippery elm soothes the digestion, while the valerian helps to relieve discomfort. This is an ideal solution to reduce digestive problems, and unwelcome symptoms such as flatulence.

Understanding how your dog's digestion works will be a massive help in making sure it gets the best possible diet. Ensuring they get the right balance of proteins, vitamins and minerals will go a long way to keeping your dog healthy, along with a good blend of natural dietary supplements where necessary.

Dorwest are the UK's leading supplier of canine supplements and other herbal remedies for dogs. Visit their website for treatments for all kinds of digestive problems in dogs.

Dorwest are the UK's leading supplier of canine supplements and other herbal remedies for dogs. Visit their website for treatments for all kinds of digestive problems in dogs. http://www.dorwest.com/