Watching the little puppy at home frequently showing symptoms of poor digestion such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, vomiting, and soft stools, the originally lively and lovely little guy becomes listless. The owner's heart is filled with heartache and anxiety. Puppies can't speak and are unable to clearly express their discomfort. Their health depends on the careful observation and meticulous care of the owner. What should be done when a puppy always has poor digestion? This question tugs at the heart of every owner. We need to be guided by professional knowledge and explore the solution with warm love.
From the perspective of diet, an unreasonable dietary structure is a common cause of a puppy's poor digestion. Puppies' stomachs are relatively fragile and have limited adaptability to food. If the dog food is suddenly changed, especially dog food of different brands, flavors, or with different nutritional formulas, the puppy's stomach is difficult to adapt in a short time, thus triggering digestive problems. Just as we feel gastrointestinal discomfort when suddenly changing our eating habits, puppies also need a transition period to adapt to new food. In addition, feeding puppies too many snacks or human food, such as high-oil, high-salt, and spicy food, will also increase the burden on their stomachs. Some owners, out of love, often feed their puppies various meat snacks, but they ignore the digestive ability of the puppies' stomachs, resulting in the food being unable to be normally digested and absorbed in the stomach, causing indigestion. Watching the puppy feel uncomfortable due to improper diet, the owner is filled with guilt, regretting their negligence, and only hoping to adjust the diet as soon as possible to make the puppy healthy again.
In addition to diet, a puppy's eating habits also affect digestion. Some puppies eat too quickly, gobbling up the food without fully chewing, which increases the difficulty of digestion for their stomachs. Moreover, if a puppy is too excited during eating, for example, when competing for food, it is also likely to lead to indigestion. In addition, irregular and immoderate feeding, making the puppy go hungry or overeat, will disrupt the normal digestive rhythm of the stomach. Over time, the function of the stomach will be affected. Every time seeing the puppy finish the food quickly but suffer from digestive problems, the owner hopes to help them develop good eating habits and take care of their fragile stomachs.
The health condition of a puppy is also an important factor leading to poor digestion. Intestinal parasitic infections are one of the common causes. Parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, and coccidia parasitize in the intestine, which will damage the intestinal mucosa, affect the digestion and absorption function, and cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite in puppies. Some puppies may also suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastroenteritis and gastric ulcers, which will disrupt the digestion and peristalsis function of the stomach and lead to problems of poor digestion. In addition, a puppy with low immunity is more vulnerable to the invasion of bacteria and viruses, which will affect the health of its stomach. When seeing the puppy having poor digestion due to health problems and losing weight day by day, the owner feels extremely heartbroken and wishes they could bear the illness for it.
To solve the problem of a puppy's poor digestion, scientifically adjusting the diet is the key first step. If the dog food needs to be changed, the principle of gradualness must be followed. The new and old dog food can be mixed in a certain proportion. For example, on the first day, the new food accounts for 10% and the old food accounts for 90%, and then gradually increase the proportion of the new food every day, giving the puppy's stomach an adaptation process. When choosing dog food, according to the puppy's age, breed, size, and health condition, select high-quality dog food that is nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. For puppies with poor digestion, prescription food designed for dogs with sensitive stomachs can also be selected. At the same time, strictly control the amount of snacks fed and avoid feeding the puppy human food. If you want to give the puppy an extra meal, you can choose some easily digestible foods, such as cooked chicken, pumpkin, and carrots, but also pay attention to the appropriate amount. Every carefully selected food is full of the owner's concern for the puppy's health, hoping that these foods can help the puppy's stomach recover.
Cultivating good eating habits in puppies is also crucial. A slow-feeding bowl can be used for the puppy. The special design of this bowl can slow down the puppy's eating speed, allowing it enough time to chew the food. When feeding, create a quiet and comfortable environment to avoid external interference, so that the puppy can focus on eating. At the same time, feed regularly and in appropriate amounts, fixing the feeding time and amount every day to help the puppy establish a regular digestive rhythm of the stomach. For example, for young puppies, they can be fed 3 to 4 times a day, and gradually reduce the number of feedings as they grow older. When seeing the puppy eating more calmly under good eating habits, the owner is filled with relief, knowing that their efforts are gradually paying off.
Paying attention to the puppy's health condition and having regular physical examinations and deworming are essential. The owner should take the puppy to the pet hospital for a comprehensive physical examination, discover potential health problems in a timely manner, and carry out targeted treatment. For intestinal parasitic infections, according to the veterinarian's advice, regularly deworm the puppy both internally and externally. Generally, young puppies should be dewormed internally once a month, and adult dogs should be dewormed internally every 3 to 6 months, and dewormed externally once a month. In addition, pay attention to enhancing the puppy's immunity, which can be achieved through appropriate exercise, sufficient sleep, and a balanced diet. Take the puppy for appropriate exercise every day, such as walking and playing, which can not only strengthen its physique but also promote intestinal peristalsis and help with digestion. Watching the puppy gradually regain its vitality under a healthy lifestyle, the owner's heart is filled with hope.
A puppy's frequent poor digestion is a problem that requires the owner's high attention and careful solution. From dietary adjustment to habit cultivation, from health concerns to meticulous care, every link is filled with the owner's deep love for the puppy. When we see the puppy regain its former liveliness, run and play happily, and be able to digest food and absorb nutrients normally, all the efforts and sacrifices turn into full happiness and satisfaction. Because in the owner's heart, the puppy's health and happiness are the most precious gifts, which are worthy of our careful protection with professional knowledge and endless love.
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