{"id":184816,"date":"2022-07-18T11:07:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:07:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:07:28","slug":"what-causes-colitis-in-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes colitis in puppies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#What_causes_colitis_in_puppies\" title=\"What causes colitis in puppies?\">What causes colitis in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_serious_in_puppies\" title=\"Is colitis serious in puppies?\">Is colitis serious in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_common_in_puppies\" title=\"Is colitis common in puppies?\">Is colitis common in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#What_do_you_feed_a_puppy_with_colitis\" title=\"What do you feed a puppy with colitis?\">What do you feed a puppy with colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_is_colitis_treated_in_puppies\" title=\"How is colitis treated in puppies?\">How is colitis treated in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#What_is_colitis_in_a_puppy\" title=\"What is colitis in a puppy?\">What is colitis in a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_colitis\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of colitis?\">Do puppies grow out of colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_do_you_treat_colitis_in_puppies\" title=\"How do you treat colitis in puppies?\">How do you treat colitis in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_a_permanent_condition_in_dogs\" title=\"Is colitis a permanent condition in dogs?\">Is colitis a permanent condition in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_colitis\" title=\"How Long Can dogs live with colitis?\">How Long Can dogs live with colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#What_can_I_give_my_puppy_for_colitis\" title=\"What can I give my puppy for colitis?\">What can I give my puppy for colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#What_should_dogs_with_colitis_not_eat\" title=\"What should dogs with colitis not eat?\">What should dogs with colitis not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_Wet_food_better_for_dogs_with_colitis\" title=\"Is Wet food better for dogs with colitis?\">Is Wet food better for dogs with colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_long_does_puppy_colitis_last\" title=\"How long does puppy colitis last?\">How long does puppy colitis last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_do_puppies_get_colitis\" title=\"How do puppies get colitis?\">How do puppies get colitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_long_do_dogs_with_colitis_live\" title=\"How long do dogs with colitis live?\">How long do dogs with colitis live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_normal_in_puppies\" title=\"Is colitis normal in puppies?\">Is colitis normal in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Can_colitis_in_dogs_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Can colitis in dogs go away on its own?\">Can colitis in dogs go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Do_dogs_have_colitis_forever\" title=\"Do dogs have colitis forever?\">Do dogs have colitis forever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_in_dogs_temporary\" title=\"Is colitis in dogs temporary?\">Is colitis in dogs temporary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_colitis_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of colitis in dogs?\">How do you get rid of colitis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#How_long_can_colitis_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long can colitis last in dogs?\">How long can colitis last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_in_dogs_curable\" title=\"Is colitis in dogs curable?\">Is colitis in dogs curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_in_dogs_painful\" title=\"Is colitis in dogs painful?\">Is colitis in dogs painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-colitis-in-puppies\/#Is_colitis_in_dogs_permanent\" title=\"Is colitis in dogs permanent?\">Is colitis in dogs permanent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_colitis_in_puppies\"><\/span>What causes colitis in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The causes of colitis include stress, infections (including Salmonella, Clostridium, and E. coli), and parasites (including, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and whipworms), trauma, allergic colitis, and primary inflammatory bowel disease (lymphoplasmacytic, eosinophilic, granulomatous, and histiocytic types).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_serious_in_puppies\"><\/span>Is colitis serious in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s relatively common and easy to treat, <b>canine colitis can lead to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a more serious condition. If your dog is displaying any of the signs and symptoms of colitis listed below, make an appointment with your local vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_common_in_puppies\"><\/span>Is colitis common in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis in dogs means that the patient is suffering from inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Many dogs will suffer from colitis at one stage in their lives and <b>this is also a common puppy problem<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_a_puppy_with_colitis\"><\/span>What do you feed a puppy with colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, the protein digestibility should be u2265 87%. It may be appropriate to provide a single source, novel protein (one to which the dog has not previously been exposed) like <b>venison, kangaroo, alligator, or duck. It may be best to provide the protein in a form called hydrosylate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_colitis_treated_in_puppies\"><\/span>How is colitis treated in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis in dogs means that the patient is suffering from inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Many dogs will suffer from colitis at one stage in their lives and <b>this is also a common puppy problem<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_colitis_in_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is colitis in a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, your veterinarian will recommend that your dog <b>not eat anything at all for about two days to rest his intestinal tract. After this period of fasting, you will begin to re-introduce high fiber foods. Antibiotics may also be needed to help fight any infection that may be causing your dog&#8217;s colitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_colitis\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis causes diarrhoea that often contains blood and mucus. Treatment for colitis depends how severely and how often your dog suffers from it. <b>Most dogs recover from colitis within a few days and have no further issues, but some need ongoing treatment for a form of colitis that comes and goes throughout life<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_colitis_in_puppies\"><\/span>How do you treat colitis in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis in dogs means that the patient is suffering from inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Many dogs will suffer from colitis at one stage in their lives and <b>this is also a common puppy problem<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_a_permanent_condition_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is colitis a permanent condition in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, your veterinarian will recommend that your dog not eat anything at all for about two days to rest his intestinal tract. After this period of fasting, you will begin to re-introduce high fiber foods. <b>Antibiotics may also be needed to help fight any infection that may be causing your dog&#8217;s colitis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_colitis\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The causes of colitis include stress, infections (including Salmonella, Clostridium, and E. coli), and parasites (including, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and whipworms), trauma, allergic colitis, and primary inflammatory bowel disease (lymphoplasmacytic, eosinophilic, granulomatous, and histiocytic types).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_puppy_for_colitis\"><\/span>What can I give my puppy for colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment for colitis may include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bland diet (or special veterinary diet) for a short period.<\/li>\n<li>De-worming treatment if your vet suspects worms could be the cause.<\/li>\n<li>Probiotics (useful in some cases, but not all).<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatories specifically for the gut, which reduce inflammation and pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_dogs_with_colitis_not_eat\"><\/span>What should dogs with colitis not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WHAT IS THE BEST DOG FOOD FOR COLITIS? Avoiding <b>food that contains common allergens is a good start. Common allergens in dogs include wheat and beef. Therefore, try to steer clear of these ingredients in their food if your dog has a known intolerance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Wet_food_better_for_dogs_with_colitis\"><\/span>Is Wet food better for dogs with colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another great option for dogs with colitis is <b>Wellness canned dog food. It&#8217;s a pate-style savory dog food featuring super digestible ingredients. This grain-free dog food has premium lean proteins and prebiotic fiber for optimal digestive health. It is great for added hydration and helps restore natural bowel movement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_puppy_colitis_last\"><\/span>How long does puppy colitis last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s relatively common and easy to treat, <b>canine colitis can lead to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a more serious condition. If your dog is displaying any of the signs and symptoms of colitis listed below, make an appointment with your local vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_puppies_get_colitis\"><\/span>How do puppies get colitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colitis in dogs means that the patient is suffering from inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Many dogs will suffer from colitis at one stage in their lives and <b>this is also a common puppy problem<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_with_colitis_live\"><\/span>How long do dogs with colitis live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s relatively common and easy to treat, <b>canine colitis can lead to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a more serious condition. If your dog is displaying any of the signs and symptoms of colitis listed below, make an appointment with your local vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_normal_in_puppies\"><\/span>Is colitis normal in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The majority of dogs experiencing stress colitis are back to normal within <b>three to five days. Chronic, severe, or recurrent cases should have further diagnostic tests performed to determine the exact cause and proper treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_colitis_in_dogs_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can colitis in dogs go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short-term prognosis for chronic colitis is good for both dogs and cats. However, longterm prognosis for complete resolution without relapses appears poor. <b>Most cases of inflammatory bowel disease are not curable, and some form of treatment will likely be necessary longterm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_colitis_forever\"><\/span>Do dogs have colitis forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the underlying cause, <b>chronic colitis in dogs might not be curable, but it can often be managed and controlled through one or more of the following: diet, fiber supplements, antibiotics, and corticosteroids\/anti-inflammatories\/immune modulators.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_in_dogs_temporary\"><\/span>Is colitis in dogs temporary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Veterinarian Can Help The good news is that <b>colitis is generally treatable in dogs, although it can reoccur after the initial bout of illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_colitis_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of colitis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Antibiotics with concurrent probiotics can treat any bacterial infections or imbalances. If the vet suspects the colitis is because of antibiotics, they may change or discontinue antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory medications and immune boosters can help soothe colitis caused by IBD.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_colitis_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long can colitis last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The majority of dogs experiencing stress colitis are back to normal within <b>three to five days. Chronic, severe, or recurrent cases should have further diagnostic tests performed to determine the exact cause and proper treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_in_dogs_curable\"><\/span>Is colitis in dogs curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that <b>colitis is generally treatable in dogs, although it can reoccur after the initial bout of illness. However, if you take extra care to watch what your dog eats and make sure he or she has routine checkups with the veterinarian, you will be helping to prevent future flare-ups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_in_dogs_painful\"><\/span>Is colitis in dogs painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and Symptoms The most common sign of colitis is very soft to liquid feces. This becomes commonplace, to the point where normal feces are rarely seen anymore. In addition, <b>dogs with colitis often strain and seem to be in pain when trying to defecate<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_colitis_in_dogs_permanent\"><\/span>Is colitis in dogs permanent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs recover from colitis within a few days and have no further issues, but <b>some need ongoing treatment for a form of colitis that comes and goes throughout life.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes colitis in puppies?Is colitis serious in puppies?Is colitis common in puppies?What do you feed a puppy with colitis?How is colitis treated in puppies?What is colitis in a puppy?Do puppies grow out of colitis?How do you treat colitis in puppies?Is colitis a permanent condition in dogs?How Long Can dogs live with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184816"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184816\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}