HEALTH CENTER
From the occasional upset stomach to chronic conditions like colitis or IBD, digestive issues are some of the most common and most misunderstood problems we see in dogs and cats.
— Darleen Rudnick, B.S.W., M.H.N., Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Digestive problems rarely have one simple cause. A single bout of vomiting or diarrhea might mean your pet ate something they shouldn't have, but when symptoms keep returning, something deeper is often at play. Gut health affects far more than digestion. It also shapes immunity, energy, and even mood, so understanding what's happening beneath the surface matters before reaching for a quick fix.
Digestive issues often stem from more than one cause at once. Poor-quality ingredients and food sensitivities are common, especially with the same processed diet fed daily for years. Infections like Giardia trigger sudden symptoms, while chronic conditions such as colitis, IBD, IBS, and pancreatitis tend to develop gradually, often flaring under stress. Even necessary antibiotics can disrupt gut bacteria and leave lingering symptoms behind.
There's no single food or supplement that fixes every digestive issue. Any nutritionist who claims otherwise is selling something. We start by looking at your pet's full picture: their diet, symptoms, history, and what's already been tried. From there, we build a plan suited to your individual dog or cat, meant to work alongside your veterinarian's care, with one goal: fewer flare-ups and a pet who feels like themselves again.
If you're not sure which digestive issue may be affecting your dog or cat, or you'd like a plan built specifically for them, Darleen offers one-on-one consultations to help you find real answers.
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