Digestive
The Digestive section explores the gastrointestinal conditions that affect your pet’s stomach and intestines, offering guidance on how to recognize digestive symptoms and support their long-term nutritional and gut health.
22 articles
All Digestive articles
Transitioning Dog Food: Why Sudden Food Changes Can Upset Your Dog's System
Transitioning dog food too quickly can upset digestion. Use a 7 to 10 day schedule, watch for trouble signs, and learn how to switch to fresh food safely.
Dog Eating Less: When Do Dogs Eat Less and What It Means
A dog eating less can reflect seasonal shifts, aging, stress, or routine disruption. See what's normal, what isn't, and how to gently restore appetite.
Mirtazapine for Dogs and Cats
Senior Cat Digestive Problems (Why and How to Help)
Senior cat digestive problems can be difficult. If your senior cat has started vomiting more often, skipping meals, or using the litter box less frequently, you’re not alone. As cats age, their digestive systems, like ours, can become more sensitive. Cat digestive issues can be daunting, especially when affecting those aged over 10 years; however, these problems are not inevitable.
Constipation in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Options
If you know your cat’s normal routine when it comes to pooping, you might start to worry if they haven’t passed feces for a couple of days. But if your cat goes outside, how would you know if your cat hasn’t pooped for a while? Cat constipation is much easier to treat when it’s spotted early, so in this article, we’ll cover the causes and signs of constipation in cats and what you can do safely to help your cat feel more comfortable.
Why Your Cat Has Diarrhea and What to Do About It
Discovering your cat has diarrhea in their litterbox is never a good start to the day, and it’s even worse to find they didn’t make it in time. Perhaps it was the new bag of treats, or the unexpected visit from a noisy friend causing an upset tummy.
Dog Has Diarrhea? Causes, Home Remedies, and When to See the Vet
Dog has diarrhea? Diarrhea in dogs can be frustrating, especially when it’s frequent, persistent, or contains blood or mucus. This article covers common causes, symptoms to watch for, and dog diarrhea remedies to consider alongside your vet’s advice.
Why Is My Dog’s Stomach Making Noises? When to Worry (and When Not To)
Do you ever wonder why is my dog's stomach making noises? You’re sitting with your dog when you suddenly hear their stomach gurgle loudly. Is it gas? Hunger? Something serious? The sounds that your dog’s guts make are called borborygmi (bor-bo-rig-mee), and they’re due to gas and fluid moving around during digestion. All dogs experience borborygmi, so it’s often normal and nothing to worry about, but a dog's stomach gurgling more than normal, or a change in the pattern of the sounds, could be a sign of a stomach upset or another health condition.
Can Cats Taste Sweet Things? Understanding Felines
Exploring a cat’s taste buds.
Canine Indigestion: The Hidden Perils of Acid Reflux in Dogs
A Guide to Identifying and Managing Canine Acid Reflux
Tackling Canine Flatulence: Understanding and Managing Excessive Gas in Dogs
Causes, Solutions, and Prevention
From Meowing to Burping: Can Cats Burp?
Exploring the reasons why cats burp (or don’t)
Sucralfate for Dogs and Cats
Ursodiol for Dogs and Cats
Famotidine for Dogs and Cats
Omeprazole for Dogs and Cats
Amoxicillin for Dogs and Cats
Maropitant for Dogs and Cats
Metronidazole For Dogs and Cats
Ondansetron for Dogs and Cats
