Common Canine Diseases Caused By Poor Diet

They say we are what we eat. In the case of our dogs, this saying can also be applied. Sometimes we think that buying a cheaper feed is the same as buying one that costs more and that we only pay a higher price due to the brand. Other times we think that pets can eat the same things we do and stop buying pet food, which is the real food they need.

So, just  as we can get sick from a bad diet, if we don’t give our pets the necessary nutrients and components, they will also get sick. 

Next, we will tell you which are the most common diseases caused by poor diet and how we can understand the marks of feed.

Diseases caused by poor diet

These are some of the most common. But remember,  a long-term bad diet can cause irreversible damage to your pet’s life. We recommend that you pay attention to what he eats and see if your pet is showing any of the following symptoms.

Allergy

Many animals are allergic to different types of proteins or fatty acids. If we notice any signs of allergy, the best thing is to look for a veterinarian to review the animal’s diet and recommend the most favorable one for him.

These allergies can be seen with the naked eye through skin reactions. This is the case of itching, but they can also appear through respiratory problems in the animal. Seeing if our pet has any respiratory problems could save its life.

Acute gastritis

It  is produced due to a parasite, a reaction to bacterial antigens or a food intolerance. Furthermore, it can be produced by some expired or spoiled food.

Eating some food from the garbage, something all dogs do, is so harmful that, in addition to causing them to contract gastritis, it can, in extreme cases, cause the animal’s death. There are a lot of rotten foods in the trash. This way, we could prevent our pet from eating in the street by carefully observing its movements.

Inflammation of the esophagus

Bones are not a good idea if they come from meat that has been previously cooked. As we’ve explained in another article, dogs can eat and digest bones. But they must always be raw.

Eating cooked chicken bones or any other meat will cause them to break, before reaching your stomach, and can get stuck in your esophagus, causing damage, irritation and inflammation in the animal. In addition, the bone can even get stuck in the chest and cause it to suffocate.

Diarrhea

This is one of the most common ailments caused by food intolerance,  some food in poor condition or sudden changes in diet.

A punctual diarrhea should not be a cause for concern. But if the diarrhea persists for a few days, the best thing to do is to consult your veterinarian so he can determine the cause and give a solution to the problem.

One of the tips for these circumstances is not to increase the amount of food that our pet is used to eating.

Learn to read labels

All feeds have a label that shows the components of the feed  we are buying for our puppy. These are the main nutrients your dog needs:

• The main proteins from chicken, beef, pork, lamb or some of its variants, such as flour, for example. These components are essential for dogs.
• Lipids are irreplaceable as they are a very important source of energy.
• Carbohydrates are not that necessary, but they do contain energy. Excessive ingestion can be harmful and can lead our pet to a sedentary lifestyle and obesity.
• Fiber is necessary for proper bowel function.
• All vitamins and minerals present in the feed are welcome.

These are some of the tips you should consider when providing proper food for your pet.