Causes of indigestion in dogs

1. Unscientific feeding, without regular and quantitative feeding, dogs become hungry after one meal, and overeating leads to fragile gastrointestinal tracts.

2. The owner feeds the dog food that is difficult to digest, such as excessive vegetables, sweet potatoes, beans, etc.

3. The food is not clean. In winter, the food is iced. In summer, dog food is left outside for several days, causing it to deteriorate.

4. The dog changes food suddenly or frequently. The gastrointestinal tract of puppies is very fragile. When switching from breast milk to dog food, do it step by step and do not give dog food suddenly.

How to treat indigestion in dogs

1. Feed regularly, quantitatively and at fixed points
Puppies: Buy puppy food or milk cake, and slowly change the food, 3. 4 meals, then gradually reduce it until you reach adulthood. If you are afraid that your dog will not be able to digest it well at first, you can soak the dog food in water until soft, and then give it to your dog.

Long-term dogs: Dogs need to switch to dog food when they reach adulthood. At this time, the nutrients they need are no longer as big as the puppies. If you still feed them puppy food, they will not be able to digest it and may even become overweight. The more you eat, the fatter you get.

Elderly dogs: Elderly dogs mainly eat senior dog food. Do not give them anything that is too difficult to digest.
2. Balanced nutrition
It is best to feed high-quality natural dog leashes and less homemade dog food, because homemade dog food is difficult to achieve balanced nutrition and may Inform the dog of malnutrition and other problems.
3. Keep the food fresh
Do not feed food in the refrigerator or food that has been left for too long in summer. For dog food: Dry food should be kept in a resealable, airtight container; dehydrated food is best kept in a resealable container and refrigerated until use; raw food should always be kept frozen until needed. Temperature is very important when storing food, room temperature or refrigeration is best, and avoid exposure to sunlight.
4. Keep the tableware clean
If you just rinse the dog bowl with water and use it, there may be a lot of bacteria in it because dogs often lick it everywhere Go drink water afterward. If you don't wash your dog's bowl, it may become infected with yeast, mold, salmonella, and E. coli over time, especially in the summer. After the dog has finished eating, you can clean the dog's tableware with detergent, then rinse it with water and put it away. Disinfect your dog’s tableware at least once a week by soaking it in boiling water for 30 minutes.