Digestive Detox for Dogs: Resetting Your Pup's Gut the Right Way

🐾 Are you dealing with ongoing digestive issues, skin conditions, allergies, or recurrent infections in your dog? You're in the right place!

Many pet guardians struggle with common ailments before turning to raw feeding or holistic care. This guide outlines steps to manage and resolve health concerns, drawing from tried-and-tested protocols.

📌 Common Issues Before Transitioning to Natural Care:

✔️ Diarrhoea or vomiting

✔️ Suspected but undiagnosed IBD

✔️ Colitis

✔️ Recurrent pancreatitis or EPI flare-ups

✔️ Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

✔️ Food allergies/intolerances (often diagnosed without vet oversight)

✔️ Chronic ear infections / yeast overgrowth

✔️ Excessive itching & cheesy paws

✔️ Dry skin or greasy coat

🐾 These conditions sometimes return during your raw feeding journey—but don’t worry! 90% of dogs improve with structured gut reset protocols.

🔎 What Triggers These Issues?

Many everyday factors can lead to health setbacks, including:

🚨 Festive indulgences – Over 50% of pet owners give "treats" at Christmas (e.g., roast meats, cream, cake, roast potatoes).

🚨 Holiday snacks – 35% of dog owners travel with their dogs & give food outside normal diet.

🚨 Chemical flea & worming treatments – 75% of dog owners still use these regularly.

🚨 Over-Vaccination – 66% of owners vaccinate annually, despite updated guidance (vaccines every 3 years + vaccicheck/titre testing).

🚨 Fireworks & stress – 40% of UK dogs suffer from fireworks & thunder-related anxiety, leading to weeks-long stress flare-ups.

📌 These triggers contribute to Leaky Gut, leading to long-term health struggles. Often, dogs are misdiagnosed without actual testing, meaning the root cause is left unresolved.

🐾 The good news? Targeted healing protocols can resolve these conditions & reset gut health.

🟢 Step One: Health Check & Parasite Testing

📌 Before starting a gut reset, ensure your dog is parasite-free & medically stable.

✅ Wormcount Testing:

✔️ Recommended via FECLAB to rule out internal parasites.

✅ Vet Health Check – Advocate for Your Dog!

✔️ Seek vet advice if your dog:

• Is a puppy, senior, or has an ongoing condition.

• Has sudden behavior or energy shifts.

• Has repeated bouts of vomiting/diarrhoea (3+ times in 24hrs).

• Has suspected conditions but lacks diagnostic confirmation.

📌 Even with a diagnosis, a species-appropriate diet can support recovery!

🐶 Studies show dogs fed carbohydrates experience spikes in blood sugar, increasing pancreatitis risk.

📌 UK Allergy Tests May Be Inaccurate – Most test cooked proteins, not raw proteins.

🐾 Gut reset protocols can act as a mini elimination diet, helping uncover allergens naturally.

🚨 Over-Vaccination, flea treatments & high-carb vegetables trigger gut issues. Follow our structured gut reset for proven success.

🟢 Step Two: Hydration & Recovery Support

✅ Encourage hydration during illness:✔️ If your dog won’t drink, hand-feed small amounts of water.✔️ Use dog-safe bone broth (e.g., Alexander’s Natural or Karnlea)—serve frozen, cooled, or warm.

📌 Follow our illness recovery blog here before transitioning back to raw feeding.

🟢 Step Three: Reset Your Dog’s Diet

🐾 If your dog isn’t yet fully raw fed (still consuming kibble, wet food, air-dried, cooked, etc.), or if treats contain additives/flavours/starches, follow our New to Raw Guide here for 3 weeks.

✔️ After 3 weeks, reassess symptoms.

📌 If already raw-fed, but missing essential components, introduce them—each plays a vital role in gut health.✔️ Consider adding Colostrum (e.g., Prodog or Aniforte).

🟢 Step Four: Remove Common Triggers & Assess Ingredients

📌 Check ALL food & treats for problematic ingredients. If feeding any of the following, restart a 3-week gut reset:

🚫 Problematic Ingredients to Avoid:

❌ Carrots, Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Pumpkin (Pumpkin powder may be okay—updates pending).

❌ Yoghurt & Store-Bought Kefir – Less active, higher in sugars.

❌ Tripe or Tripe Mixes – Always check ingredient labels carefully.

❌ Fish Oils (Salmon Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Krill Oil) – May trigger gut issues.

❌ Supplements containing oils – Post product details in our Facebook group for review.

📌 Reassess symptoms after resetting the diet for 3 weeks.

🟢 Step Five: Address Medication & Chemical Exposure

🚨 Given flea/worm products from vets or pet shops in the last 12 weeks?

📌 Complete a 3-week diet reset, then introduce the Adored Beasts Leaky Gut Protocol (Healthful Pets or Willows Pantry).

🐾 Healing takes time—be patient!

✔️ Mild conditions resolve in ~6 weeks, but severe cases may take longer.

✔️ Free online resources support you—but always seek vet care for serious illness!

🩺 Next Steps if Issues Persist

📌 Microbiome Testing – If symptoms remain unresolved, a test can confirm gut imbalances.

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📌 Professional Nutritionist Support – If issues continue, consult a qualified & insured (IPET Level 3) Canine Nutritionist.

✔️ Free advice is valuable, but tailored plans are essential for complex cases.

🐾 90-95% of cases improve with a structured gut reset—but additional support is available for unique health needs!

Some examples of incredible Canine Nutritionists can be found here

🐶 Final Thoughts: Restoring Your Dog’s Health Naturally

✔️ Gut reset protocols work for most dogs, but patience is key.

✔️ Vet support remains crucial for medical concerns—always advocate for your dog!

✔️ Address diet, hydration & environmental factors to optimize healing.

🐾 By following structured steps, you can help your dog recover, thrive & enjoy long-term wellness!

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