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Gentle nutrition to heal inflammation and restore gut health
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and chronic digestive issues affect millions of dogs, causing symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, gas, and poor nutrient absorption. The root cause is often chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, frequently triggered or worsened by processed foods, artificial additives, and low-quality ingredients. Fresh, whole food nutrition can be transformative for dogs with digestive issues - reducing inflammation, healing the gut lining, and restoring balance to the microbiome.
Removes Irritants: No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or inflammatory ingredients common in kibble.
Easily Digestible: Gently cooked, whole food ingredients are easier to digest than heavily processed foods.
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduce intestinal inflammation.
Gut-Healing Compounds: Bone broth provides collagen and amino acids (glycine, proline) that heal and seal the gut lining.
Beneficial Probiotics: Fresh food supports a healthy gut microbiome better than processed foods.
Turkey: Ultra-lean, low-fat protein that's gentle on inflamed digestive tracts. Perfect for dogs with fat malabsorption.
Chicken: Easy to digest and well-tolerated by most dogs. Low allergen potential.
Sweet Potato: Gentle carbohydrate source with anti-inflammatory properties and prebiotic fiber.
Bone Broth: The ultimate gut-healing food. Collagen seals the gut lining, amino acids reduce inflammation.
Pumpkin: Soluble fiber supports healthy digestion and firms stools naturally.
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Hand-selected by Christie, our Integrative Animal Nutritionist, based on nutritional science and real-world results.
Every dog is unique. Work with Christie to create a custom meal plan tailored to your dog's specific needs, health conditions, and preferences.
Book a Nutrition ConsultationWhile IBD is typically a chronic condition requiring ongoing management, many dogs experience dramatic improvements on fresh food diets. Some dogs can achieve remission with dietary changes alone. Fresh food removes inflammatory triggers, provides gut-healing nutrients, and supports a healthy microbiome - often reducing or eliminating symptoms.
Many dogs show improvement within 3-7 days of starting fresh food. However, complete healing of the gut lining can take 4-6 weeks. Consistency is key - stick with the diet for at least 6 weeks before evaluating effectiveness.
If food allergies are suspected, an elimination diet using a single novel protein and carbohydrate source can be helpful. Start with turkey and sweet potato for 6-8 weeks, then gradually introduce other foods one at a time. Christie can guide you through a proper elimination diet protocol.
Bone broth is one of the best additions for dogs with IBD. The collagen and amino acids (especially glycine and proline) heal and seal the gut lining, reducing inflammation and improving nutrient absorption. Serve 2-4 oz daily as a meal topper or standalone treat.
Work with an Integrative Animal Nutritionist to create a custom meal plan for your dog's health needs.
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