Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs

Signs your dog has a sensitive stomach

The most common symptoms of a sensitive stomach are diarrhoea or loose stools that may come and go, nausea (you can tell your dog is feeling sick if they are not eating or if they are licking their lips and swallowing a lot), and excessive wind. It’s also a possibility that there will be blood in the stools, and your dog may throw up. Your dog could also show signs of dry and irritated skin, which you will most definitely notice if symptoms persist.

If your dog has any symptoms of gut sensitivity or digestive upset, you should always consult with your vet.

What is a good sensitive digestion dog food?

One of the problems with traditional kibble and extruded dog food is that it can absorb liquid in the gut and swell up, causing feelings of discomfort, flatulence or sickness. Tribal Fresh Pressed is uniquely cold pressed and does not swell but slowly breaks down, making it gentler on your dog’s tummy and better for their digestion.

For dogs with a sensitive digestive system, Tribal Fresh Pressed could be a good option as the recipes are cold pressed, all-natural, grain-free and made with only fresh dog food ingredients and no highly processed meat meals.

If your dog requires a hypoallergenic diet, then Tribal Fresh Pressed Salmon, Duck and Turkey recipes are made with novel proteins and are free from common allergens such as beef, chicken, soy, grains and peas. 

Stomach-sensitive dog food

So you've addressed the elephant in the room; your dog has a sensitive stomach. What should you look for in sensitive dog food?

Look for a diet that is natural and free from synthetic irritants such as artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Read pet food labels and select foods that are made with whole foods, with real meat and fish as the key ingredients. 

Avoid pet foods that are loaded with meat meals or meat concentrates. Meat meals are made by superheating meat and bone at extreme temperatures, which destroys important nutrients that a dog needs for a healthy diet and makes it harder for the body to absorb. 

Our Sensitive Dog Food Mission

At Banquet Pet, we source the best pet products from across the world and deliver them to your door. We stock the world's first cold-pressed complete diet for dogs that is made using fresh, human-grade meat and fish. Our premium dog food range offers outstanding nutritional solutions for dogs of all ages, including those with allergies and gut sensitivities.

We are proudly 100% New Zealand-owned and operated pet supplies , and we dispatch orders around the country from our headquarters in Christchurch.

So, if you have found that your dog's current diet isn't quite doing the trick, you may need to think about an optimal digestive health plan for your pooch.

For any questions, fill out our enquiry form, and one of our friendly staff will respond to you promptly.