The Importance of Gut Health for Your Dog
You may have already seen Nelles showing off along the road at Lupus and wondered what all this talk about ‘less poop’ is about. We’d like to take you through the topic of gut health. As a dog owner, you naturally want the best for your four-legged friend. A healthy dog is not only a happy dog, but also a happy owner. One of the most important factors for your dog’s well-being is gut health.
Digestive issues in dogs can not only cause discomfort—think about the not-so-pleasant smells when he or she is lying on your couch—but persistent gut problems can also lead to more serious health issues in the long run. What is often overlooked is the direct link between nutrition and your dog’s gut health. And that’s actually where Naturis started...
Why Healthy Guts Matter
Of course, you want your dog to have a healthy gut. The gut is responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. But the gut does much more than just process food: it contains a large part of your dog’s immune system and maintains a healthy balance of bacteria, known as the gut flora. A healthy gut flora not only aids digestion but also helps protect your dog against harmful pathogens. Gut flora is therefore crucial—not only in humans but in dogs as well.
The Origin of Naturis
What your dog eats greatly influences its gut health—both positively and negatively. Poor-quality food can disrupt the balance of gut flora, which may weaken the immune system, cause digestive problems, and even lead to allergies or inflammation. Dogs that don’t get the right nutrients can suffer from diarrhea, constipation, or excessive gas.
On the other hand, healthy food rich in high-quality ingredients can strengthen gut health. Think easily digestible proteins, fibers, and healthy fats...
A long time ago, Ruud, the founder of Naturis, started making his own dog food after dealing with skin issues and plenty of ‘unhealthy piles’ in his own kennel. Naturis was born—natural food aiming for healthy nutrition, simply pure and without frills. A unique mix of natural ingredients with additions like salmon oil and a special blend of vitamins and minerals from natural sources.
What began as a search for the right recipes, scribbled on a wall, eventually turned into balanced meals and happy dogs.
How About Your Dog?
Besides less poop, there are several other signs of good gut health in your dog:
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A nice stool: A healthy dog generally has firm, well-formed stools that are neither too dry nor too soft.
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Healthy appetite: Dogs with a well-functioning digestive system usually have a good appetite and are not picky eaters.
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No excessive gas: Excessive flatulence can be a sign of disturbed gut flora or poor digestion.
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A happy dog: A dog that feels good is active, alert, and playful.
A Healthy Dog with Less Poop
When you feed high-quality ingredients, you need to feed less. Dogs that eat healthily often produce less stool and have firmer stools. This is not only more pleasant for you as an owner but also better for your dog. It means the food is digested more efficiently, resulting in fewer undigested leftovers in the stool. And you can notice this by the amount in your “poop bag.” Can you clean up those little droppings nicely?
Healthy Dog, Happy Owner
As owners, we all want the best for our four-legged friends. Nowadays, it’s quite normal that it’s difficult to figure out what works best for your dog. At Naturis, we surround ourselves with experts to help with this.
Curious if we can help your furry friend? At Naturis dog food, we’re happy to assist you in choosing the right nutrition. A happy dog starts with the right food.