Dog Gut Health in Distress

Gut health for dogs rests on three simple, proven parts: nutrition, movement, and stress balance. When these areas are supported together, the gut has fewer flare-ups, inflammation stays low, and immunity is steadier.

1. Nutrition for Gut Healing

Dogs do best when their food is clean and basic. Give real protein like turkey or fish, plus plain cooked vegetables such as green beans, carrots, or kale. Add natural detox and anti-inflammatory support when needed. Clean probiotics help balance digestion heat and support the gut lining. For herbs, therapeutic quality matters. Supplements from Standard Process or formulas from Glacier Peaks Holistics can be helpful when given the right way and in the right amount.

Read more for holiday foods to avoid at the blog Thanksgiving Foods That Help (and Hurt) Your Dog’s Gut

Pancreatitis risk is highest with fatty or seasoned foods, especially during holidays.

2. Exercise to Calm the Gut-Brain Link

Daily conditioning is gut medicine. Slow, balanced movement supports circulation around the fascia, joints, and abdomen, which helps the gut settle.

PAWer Move System basics:

1. Short, gentle sessions (10 minutes or less)
2. Hold steady muscle positions for up to 10 seconds
3. Switch surfaces often (sidewalk, grass, mulch, gravel)

These steps calm the nervous system over time, which helps digestion stay more regular and reduces chronic gut inflammation.

3. Stress Balance for Gut + Immune Care

Stress and inflammation show up in the gut first. Lowering daily stress helps the gut lining and immune system recover and respond better to food and activity.

Tools that soothe stress held in the body:
• Belly massage to feel for warmth or knots
• Light stretches before and after play
• Weekend K9 play dates for social comfort + accountability

Natural Detox + Anti-Inflammatory Support

When the body needs extra help to cool inflammation and gently detox, I often lean on products like those made by:

Standard Process supplements like GI Adsorb that is a GI health supplement that contains clinoptilolite, an adsorbent zeolite mineral, and is formulated to support GI health and elimination. Get some on hand today here! Yes you need a code, email me at jholmes@k9fitnessworks.com

Glacier Peaks Holistic Inflapotion® and Super Cleanse™ for pets detox.  Super Cleanse™ combines powerful detoxification and mineral support in one easy daily formula, designed for visible results and long-term wellness. Simple to explain, easy to sell, and proven to perform.

Inflapotion® targets inflammation at the source with a blend of organic herbs that help ease stiffness and support joint mobility. Ideal for long-term use, it promotes comfort and flexibility so pets can move freely and feel their best, naturally.

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When to Call Your Vet or Go to the ER

Do not wait if you see these signs:

1. Repeated vomiting
2. Watery diarrhea
3. Painful or tight belly
4. Shaking or trembling
5. Not wanting food for 12+ hours
6. Sudden lethargy
7. Fever

Go to the pet ER if your dog is in clear distress.

Want More Gut Health Help?

Join Dog PAWer Guardian for emergency lists, first-aid training, and 24/7 questions answered by PAWer Detective AI.  Book a Discovery Call if you want clear steps to support your vet with the right plan for your dog.

Final Thought

Your dog’s gut heals best when food is clean, movement is steady, and stress is low. Small, steady steps help more than big occasional ones.

3 Keys to Support Your Dog’s Gut

Your dog’s gut health has three main parts: nutrition, movement, and stress balance. When these three work together, digestion stays steady and your dog has the best chance for a long, active life.