Prescription pet food and digestion

If you've ever had a dog, chances are you've caught them chewing on things that you were surprised didn't make them sick. They chew on dead bird carcasses and drink from dirty puddles. Why do our pets get away with eating or drinking things they shouldn't? It has a lot to do with their digestion. Dogs, like humans, have a lot of hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. The difference is that humans keep food in our stomach for up to an hour, while a dog will hold food in the stomach for 4-8 hours after digestion. Since hydrochloric acid can eat through iron, it's no wonder that pond scum didn't stand a chance in your dog's stomach! Sometimes our pets do need help with digestion. That's where a prescription pet food can help. We carry most of the major prescription brands like Eukanuba, Hill's, IVD, and Purina veterinary diets .

As a dog ages their intestinal health may change. They may suddenly develop loose stools. A prescription pet food might help your senior dog with stool formation. Suddenly, your canine pal may not be able to digest things as easily, or may be getting ill more frequently. Your vet may recommend one of the Eukanuba veterinary diets to help boost your pet's immune responses.

Perhaps your veterinarian has recommended that you change your dog to a senior diet to improve intestinal health. Eukanuba pet food will help with your pets changing nutritional needs.

From time to time, even canines that eat Eukanuba veterinary diets may suffer from constipation. What should you be watching for? For one, giving your dog a bone is something you should be careful with. Bits of bone can break off and irritate the large intestine or form a lump that may be hard to pass.

Is your pooch getting enough to drink? Even if you are feeding your dog the finest Eukanuba pet food, water is still important to keep things moving. Finally, make sure you are taking your dog out enough. Holding stool in for too long can make it harder.