Healthy stools for your dog requires tailor-made nutrition

Dog food for healthy bowel movements is free of wheat, corn and other allergens such as lactose, soya and gluten. In addition, it also takes into account your dog’s food allergies, such as an intolerance to chicken or beef.


Did you know that you can now have dog food formulated with only ingredients that your dog’s digestive system tolerates? So customised dog food is the ideal solution if your dog has a sensitive stomach and intestines.


At Just Russel, for example, we use easily digestible fruits and vegetables such as blueberries and spinach alongside dehydrated meat as a base for our dog kibble. Depending on your dog’s needs, we adjust the ingredients and their proportions.


Curious what the unique recipe looks like for your dog? Then answer 10 questions about your pet here and discover it.

If your dog has constipation, intervene immediately. Here are 5 practical tips:


1. Pour some lukewarm water with your dog’s kibble so he gets more fluids. In fact, dehydration is a major cause of constipation in dogs.


2. Get your dog moving. This sets the metabolism in motion and hence your dog’s digestion. After all, it has been proven that little exercise leads to laborious defecation.


3. Have your vet examine your dog for health problems such as osteoarthritis or an intestinal infection. As a result, your dog might have pain when defecating and not dare to push fully.


4. Feed your dog dog food tailored to his digestive system. That contains the right amount of fibre, protein and fats so that he can easily defecate. You can try it here.

A healthy gut flora means a healthy dog. Because through his gut, your dog gets all the nutrients for a strong heart, beautiful coat, good brain function and supple joints.


So if your dog’s gut flora is not balanced, his body will not absorb nutrients properly and he will become malnourished.


So give yourself peace of mind with customised dog food. Which contains exactly the ingredients your dog needs for healthy gut flora, at any age.


Answer 10 questions about your pet here and find out which recipe balances its gut flora.

The4 main causes of diarrhoea in dogs are:


1. Your dog has a parasite or virus, such as parvo or rotavirus.

2. Your dog is allergic to his food.

3. Your dog has eaten something wrong, such as spoiled food.

4. You switched to other dog food without transition period.

The perfect bowel movement in your dog is dark brown, feels firm but not hard, and is compact. Also, defecating once or twice a day is healthy for a dog.


Less may indicate constipation and more may indicate poor quality of his diet causing more bowel movements in your dog.