Diet for Colitis in Dogs

By Rena Sherwood

Instructions

More Fiber

Step 1:
Many commercial dog food brands are low in fiber and high in fat and preservatives. Although it may seem contradictory, making sure a dog food is higher in fiber can actually help lessen diarrhea in dogs with colitis.

Low Fat in Commerical Foods

Step 1:
Check to see the percentage of "crude fat "on the dog food label. It needs to be less than 10 percent, or symptoms may return.

No Treats

Step 1:
When a dog has colitis, treats can aggravate symptoms. Do not feed human treats or dog treats. Raw carrot is okay.

Homemade Diets

Step 1:
Choose one part lean meat and two parts rice. Boil them together, adding some carrots, peas or broccoli.

Monitor Mouth Intake

Step 1:
Dogs will stick anything in their mouths, including feces, stones and bits of plastic. These can block the intestines and cause colitis symptoms.

Resources

Photo/Video Credit

Colitis can be uncomfortable. Image from Wikimedia Commons.

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