Managing IBD in Dogs and Cats Through Nutrition

Managing IBD in Dogs and Cats Through Nutrition

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a common gut issue in pets. It causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and poor appetite can make life tough for your dog or cat.

Why Diet Is Key

Many pet foods use low-quality ingredients. These need synthetic vitamins to meet basic needs. That means longer ingredient lists, which can irritate sensitive guts. Synthetics are also harder to digest and are not as bioavailable.

A fresh, raw or gently cooked diet changes that. Whole, high-quality proteins like chicken, turkey, venison, or boneless rabbit provide easy-to-absorb nutrition. Fewer ingredients mean less risk of flare-ups. Fresh food supports your pet’s biology—dogs are carnivores who do well on simple meats, while cats need even stricter protein-focused meals.

With 20+ proteins means there are foods your pet hasn’t eaten. This will reduce the chances of a reaction when fed, and it allows us to find the perfect protein your pet will tolerate best.

The Power of Herbals

Our Custom Meals are a powerful tool to address the needs of IBD animals. We can add many helpful things to the diet including natural healers to reduce symptoms, for example:

  • Slippery elm: Coats the gut to soothe irritation.
  • Licorice root: Fights inflammation and aids digestion.
  • Marshmallow root: Calms the GI tract and reduces bloating.
  • Milk thistle: Detoxes the liver to support overall gut health.

These herbals work gently with a raw or gently cooked diet to heal from the inside out—no harsh meds needed.

Fetching Foods: Your Solution

At Fetching Foods, we craft custom, fresh meals with human-grade ingredients. No fillers, no synthetics—just what your pet needs to thrive. Lab-tested and tailored for IBD, our raw or gently cooked options help ease symptoms and boost energy.

Ready for relief? Schedule a consultation today. Your pet deserves food that heals.

Fetching Foods: Fresh, raw nutrition from trained pet nutritionists, chefs, and herbalists.

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