Animal intestinal problems

Caring for our dogs requires a closeness which has many positives. We get to share their excitement, feel their love and eventually become like family. Unfortunately, our responsibility of care also requires us to look at their stool. It is not uncommon for a dog to get diarrhea at some point. While it...

Gastrointestinal issues in cats are fairly normal. Many will happily eat various items in their environment, whether inside or out, much of which can lead to problems with digestion. They may feel unwell for a while or even become a little bloated, but it is often nothing to be concerned about. However,...

The gurgling sound we hear from our stomach is often simply the sound of our digestion. It has the medical name of borborygmus and it is not unique to our species. We may hear similar gurgling sounds from our cat's stomach, sometimes more often than others. They can even be so loud they are funny, especially...

Occasionally, owners might hear some grumbling or gurgling noises coming from our dogs. This is, of course, unless you have a very gassy dog. This ‘occasionally’ might be more like ‘repeatedly’. The problem is, these internal sounds make it difficult to diagnose what problem, if any, might be affecting...

Like people, dogs burp to eliminate gases in their body. Usually it is when the dog swallows too much air as they have been eating too fast. However, if they are constantly belching this can be an indication that something isn't right inside their body. Likewise, chances are it can lead to a digestive...

As is the case with humans, many canine diseases are directly related to their diet. Food can be both the cause and a natural cure for many diseases. Gastritis is a digestive disease that can affect dogs and can be caused by several factors; however, proper diet, as well as other factors, will be fundamental...

Gastritis is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in dogs. It is the inflammation of the gastric mucosa and can be acute (sudden and short-lived) or chronic (a slow and persistent development). In either case, this disease is not usually fatal to dogs when proper treatment is provided. In...

One of the most common canine problems is diarrhea. Be sure that sooner or later your dog will suffer from it. Remember the last time you had it: lying on the couch, blanket over you, a short distance from the bathroom. We must be clear that diarrhea is a symptom of a gastrointestinal disease, not a...

Finding blood in your dog's feces can be shocking. Although they may appear otherwise healthy, it implies a serious internal condition which rightly causes fear in the caregiver. The causes of blood in a dog's stool are varied. It can range from a mild rectal issue to a life-threatening disease such...

Who said that cats are unfriendly and rarely look for attention? This is a widespread but completely false myth. Cats can become very attached to their owners, and their bodies are susceptible to multiple diseases; when your cat feels sick, it will turn to you for attention and care. Cats have a very...

Both constipation and diarrhea are common symptoms that affect dogs. These symptoms indicate changes in the intestinal transit, which are also sometimes accompanied by deficiencies throughout the digestive system. Although these conditions are not usually serious for the dogs, they may be caused by diseases...