Feeding for Gut Health: Natural Ways to Support Your Dog’s Digestion

You’ve probably heard the saying “you are what you eat” — and the same is true for dogs. What you feed your dog (and how you feed it) plays a huge role in their digestive health. But it’s not just about choosing the “right food” — it’s about building a consistent, gut-friendly routine that helps everything run smoothly.

Here are some simple, natural ways to help support your dog’s digestion through diet.

Choose a Consistent, High-Quality Diet

Dogs thrive on routine. Switching foods too often or feeding leftovers and scraps can confuse their gut and trigger stomach upset. Instead, find a food that works for your dog — whether raw, home-cooked, or high-quality kibble — and stick with it.

Avoid foods with unnecessary fillers, artificial colours, and preservatives. These can irritate the gut and disrupt your dog’s microbiome (the healthy bacteria in their digestive system).

Add Natural Boosters to Meals

Once you have a solid base diet, try adding in some simple, digestion-friendly extras to give your dog a natural boost:

• Cooked pumpkin or sweet potato – gentle soluble fibre to help firm or soften stools
• Plain kefir or goat’s milk – natural probiotics to support healthy gut flora
• A splash of flaxseed oil – great for digestion and skin, and rich in omega-3
• A daily scoop of Tummy Tastic – packed with herbs and probiotics to calm, balance, and support the gut

These small additions can make a big difference in how well your dog digests and absorbs their food.

Make Transitions Slowly

If you need to change your dog’s food, do it gradually over 7–10 days. A sudden switch can easily upset their stomach, even if the new food is “better.” Mix in a little more of the new food each day while decreasing the old.

Using a supplement like Tummy Tastic during this transition can help settle the gut and reduce the risk of diarrhoea or bloating.

Keep It Simple and Steady

Feeding routines don’t need to be fancy. What matters most is consistency, quality ingredients, and paying attention to your dog’s signals. If they have frequent tummy troubles, it could be something in their diet — or a sign that their gut needs extra support.

Supporting digestion naturally isn’t about reinventing their meals — it’s about making small, thoughtful choices that nourish from the inside out.