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My dog has colitis. What diet changes and remedies can help him?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

My dog is a 10 year old male boxer with what I feel might be colitis. I cook chicken and beef for him along with Hills canine ID dry food. are there any suggestions on how I can help him or are there any prescription meds for this ?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2021

Usually the first line approach would include a bland diet as you already started. A probiotic can be given as well (like pro-kolin) to help to re-establish normal intestinal bacterial flora. Usually this helps to speed up recovery. No other meds are needed for mild and uncomplicated colitis cases.
Remember to gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days.
I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on April 23rd, 2020
These signs could be compatible with a recurrence of colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. The ''human'' food he had before this am is almost certainly cause it.
As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days.
I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist more than 48hours or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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