It’s probably one of the most common bits of advice dog owners hear when their dog has diarrhoea or an upset stomach:
“Just give them chicken and rice for a few days.”
At Hound and Howl, it isn’t something we recommend.
When a dog’s digestion has been knocked, we’d rather look at what’s actually happening in the gut and how we can support it, rather than simply swapping their normal food for chicken and rice.
Your dog’s digestive system is home to a huge community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome.
These microbes are involved in digestion, nutrient metabolism and communication with the immune system. Illness, digestive upset, stress, medication and antibiotics can all affect that delicate balance.
So when a dog has had tummy trouble, our thinking is:
How can we support the gut while it gets back on track?
That can mean looking at:
☆ digestion
☆ the gut lining
☆ microbiome balance
☆ nutrient absorption
Where does ProDog Digest fit in?
This is one of the reasons we were so excited to bring ProDog Digest Gut Health into Hound and Howl.
It combines ingredients including prebiotics, digestive enzymes, slippery elm, marshmallow root, aloe vera, L-glutamine and psyllium husk to support healthy digestion and the gut microbiome.
It can be particularly useful to look at for dogs prone to things like:
☆ sensitive digestion
☆ soft or inconsistent poos
☆ gas and bloating
☆ gurgly tummies
☆ reflux or regurgitation
Because sometimes an upset tummy is about more than simply deciding what to put in the bowl next.
We’d rather look at the gut as a whole.
If you’d like to chat about your dog’s digestion, food or gut support, pop in for a chat.
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