How to choose food for dogs with sensitive digestion?

A dog's health depends a lot on its diet. You need to be especially careful about this pet owner who has digestive problems. In this case, special feeds are shown.

A manifestation of poor digestion in dogs can be constipation and diarrhea, pancreatitis, gastritis and gastroenteritis, inflammation of the intestinal walls. This, in turn, can lead to problems with the pet's coat, skeletal system, teeth, which is due to the indigestion and, as a result, a deficiency of certain nutrients. The animal may become restless or, conversely, lethargic.

In this case, the use of medicated and specialized foods for dogs with sensitive digestion is indicated. Such products have the following characteristics:

• optimizes the digestive process due to hypoallergenic ingredients and their fast absorption;
• protects the digestive tract, has a beneficial effect on the mucous membranes of the stomach;
• normalizes the work of the excretory system, including the liver, kidneys;
• improves intestinal motility, promotes faster and better quality of its cleansing, normalizes the intestinal microflora.

The composition of such feed contains only natural ingredients, a high content of animal protein. However, only dietary varieties are used as a meat component - turkey, rabbit, lean veal, lamb.

If we are not talking about grain-free food, then rice and oats act as carbohydrates.Foods for dogs with sensitive digestion are lower in fat, usually fish oil.

To improve digestion, the feed contains prebiotics and antioxidants, dried vegetables and fruits, and flax seeds.

If the dog is prone to weight gain and at the same time has problems with the gastrointestinal tract, then it is shown foods with a low content of fat and carbohydrates, grain-free foods are acceptable. The composition should be dominated by protein and fiber.

If problems with the work of the digestive tract are accompanied by kidney disease (and one often follows from the other), then the amount of protein in the dog's diet should not be high. As a rule, most older dogs suffer from renal failure. The kidneys of the animal cease to cope with their main function - the elimination of toxins, they begin to dry out (lose up to 50-70% of the tissues).

In this case you need to make sure that the content of phosphorus is reduced in the feed, sodium bicarbonate is present, possibly an increased content of high-quality fats. But the amount of consumed proteins must also be reduced and the water-salt balance of the pet's body must be carefully monitored.

Consider the most popular foods for dogs with sensitive digestion.

Food from a well-known manufacturer, in the line of which there are medicinal products, in particular, shown for problems with the gastrointestinal tract. This feed is produced in dry and canned form. The composition contains prebiotics, food is shown for gastritis and pancreatitis.

Food recommended for gastritis and pancreatitis from another well-known manufacturer. It is characterized by a reduced fat content and a high content of easily digestible protein. It is better to use it only during an exacerbation of the disease, it is not recommended for long-term consumption. Not suitable for feeding individuals during pregnancy and lactation.

Refers to feed super premium, available in the form of dry granules. There is a variety for puppies (the food is produced with the Junior litter) and for adults.

The basis is animal protein, and L-carnitine is also present in the composition, which helps to avoid gaining subcutaneous fat. Designed to speed up metabolic processes. Suitable for animals with intolerance to this or that product, manifested by upset of the gastrointestinal tract, dermatological reactions (redness, itching). Not suitable for puppies, pregnant and lactating dogs. It is produced both in the form of granules and in the form of canned food.

Premium food, characterized by affordability and high quality. The composition includes high protein content (including pieces of jerky) and fiber, has a high nutritional value, normalizes digestion.

Indicated for renal failure... Approved for use both during an exacerbation of the disease (reduces symptoms, accelerates recovery), and as a prophylaxis.

As part of - high quality protein, minimum phosphorus content. It is indicated for constipation, anorexia, renal encephalopathy, acidosis, vomiting. Food for pregnant and lactating dogs, puppies is contraindicated.

Another super-premium medicated veterinary food for dogs with sensitive digestion (enteritis, colitis, pancreatitis) and kidney diseases. It can even be used for pregnant and lactating pets.

There is almost no fat in the composition, but natural coconut oil is present to aid digestion. All components of the composition are easily digestible, so the risk of a disorder is minimal.

Super premium diabetic product. Duck, turkey and lamb meat is used as a source of protein in the product. The food is enriched with fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, contains cereals, vegetables and fruits, medicinal herbs. The latter have a beneficial effect on the condition of the genitourinary, circulatory and nervous systems of the dog.

Brewer's yeast, also found in the product, helps maintain a healthy gut microflora.

Product for dogs with sensitive digestion, as well as pets with intolerance to multicomponent feeds, food allergies to a particular product. It is characterized by the presence in the composition of one component - only lamb, duck or sardine. Also in the composition of fiber, easily digestible fats, minerals, vitamins. It can be used as a daily food.

Such food should ideally be consumed as directed by a doctor. Among them there are those that are prescribed only during an exacerbation, and foods that can be given to a pet on a regular basis. The first is shown to be taken for at least 2 months.

It is important to be confident that the diagnosis is correct (which is why the feed should ideally be prescribed by the veterinarian after examining the animal).

The same vomiting and diarrhea can be both a consequence of an allergy in a dog and a symptom of gastritis and pancreatitis. And if with gastritis it is permissible to increase the protein component in the feed, then with pancreatitis this cannot be done. On the contrary, you need a product with a reduced protein content.

Check the ingredients before buying. It should not contain vague formulations (specific indication of the type of meat), preservatives and "chemicals", soy, corn (including traces of them).

It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the calculation of the dosage of feeding (usually given by a veterinarian and indicated on the product packaging) and strictly adhere to it. Combination of medicated feed with any other or natural feed is unacceptable. Ideally, feed your pet by the hour.

For an overview of Royal Canin dry food for dogs with sensitive digestion, see the following video.