{"id":16660,"date":"2026-07-28T09:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.justfoodfordogs.com\/?p=16660"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:03:21","slug":"dog-colitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/dog-colitis","title":{"rendered":"Colitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes and When to See a Vet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16660\" class=\"elementor elementor-16660\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3583a0b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3583a0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17c25c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e17c25c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have experienced the unpleasant experience of waking up in the middle of the night and realizing your pooch has had an accident. You can smell <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/how-to-firm-up-dog-poop.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the diarrhea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you know your buddy is in distress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes that kind of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/dog-diarrhea-what-does-it-mean.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea in dogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? There might be a lot of underlying causes, such as parasites, infectious diseases, and the like. Sometimes, there is no identifiable cause. Your veterinarian might just tell you it\u2019s colitis, but what is colitis?<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Is Colitis?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colitis simply means the inflammation of the colon. The colon is part of the large intestine. Numerous factors can cause it to become inflamed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several bacterial causes of colitis, but parasites are one possibility, as are allergies, fungal organisms, and even immune system issues.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the cause, the inflammation of the colon results in the excessive secretion of mucus that impairs the absorption of electrolytes, sodium, and water. This, in turn, stimulates strong muscular contractions, which cause an urge to defecate and abdominal pain \u2014 that means diarrhea.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease, and that <\/span><b>is not the same thing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), since the two require very different treatment plans.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What are the Symptoms of Colitis in Dogs?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colitis in dogs affects the large intestine and causes digestive signs that are more specific than a typical bout of diarrhea. While common diarrhea involves large volumes of loose stool a few times a day, colitis is marked by frequent, urgent bathroom trips with little diarrhea produced and visible <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/why-does-my-dog-fart-so-much.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irritation of<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the colon.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key symptoms of colitis in dogs may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/my-dog-poops-a-lot.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urgent need to poop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, often with little warning, even if only a small amount comes out<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/how-many-times-a-day-should-a-dog-poop.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent trips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outside with smaller-than-normal stools rather than large volumes of diarrhea<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose or watery stools (diarrhea) that may contain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK411\/#:~:text=Definition,usually%20in%20or%20with%20stools.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mucus or fresh red blood<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straining to poop. Colitis dog poop may be accompanied by signs of pain.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional vomiting or reduced appetite, especially if symptoms persist<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Colitis symptoms may come and go, but they often worsen over time if the underlying cause of colitis isn\u2019t addressed. If your dog has ongoing diarrhea, mucousy\u00a0diarrhea, blood or mucus in the stool, appears uncomfortable when pooping, or isn\u2019t improving within a day or two, it\u2019s important to see a veterinarian. A proper diagnosis from a vet is essential to ensure your dog receives the right treatment and medications.<\/p><h2><b>Types of colitis and common causes<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two general types of colitis: <\/span><b>chronic colitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>acute colitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Acute colitis<\/b><\/h3><p><span role=\"emphasis\">With acute colitis, symptoms come on suddenly and last for a short time.<\/span><\/p><p><span role=\"emphasis\"><b style=\"font-family: 'system-ui', sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-transform: capitalize; word-spacing: 0em;\">Common causes\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden diet changes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating foods that are hard to digest or spoiled food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to infected or sick dogs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress (also known as stress colitis)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Chronic colitis<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts define chronic colitis as an inflammation of the colon that is present for at least two weeks.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Common causes\u00a0<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal parasites<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial or fungal infections<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food hypersensitivity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer, or primary inflammatory bowel disease<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Subtypes<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts have further classified the forms of colitis in dogs, based on the type of cell that infiltrates the lining of the large intestine, as follows:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lymphocytic-plasmacytic (most common) \u2014 usually causes chronic colitis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eosinophilic \u2014 could be the result of food allergies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neutrophilic \u2014 more common with bacterial infections<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granulomatous \u2014 the least common form<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>How Is Colitis Diagnosed?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your veterinarian will do a thorough history and physical examination to diagnose your dog\u2019s colitis. This includes a rectal examination, where they might find certain things that can mimic the signs of chronic colitis, like polyps or malignant tumors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vet will also evaluate your dog\u2019s feces, so bring a stool sample with you. They&#8217;ll do a fecal float to look for intestinal worms and a fecal smear to look for parasites like <em>Giardia<\/em>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0They will probably also do a culture to check for bacterial infections, radiographs (X-rays), and blood work to look for evidence of infectious disease. Vets want to try and exclude inflammation that is secondary to another cause, like parasites, foreign material, or fungal disease, which would indicate a different treatment regimen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Can Colitis in Dogs Be Treated?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for colitis in dogs isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all. The right approach depends on the underlying causes of colitis, symptom severity, and whether it is acute colitis or chronic colitis. Because colitis can be triggered by infections, parasites, food sensitivities, or inflammatory conditions, treatment should always be guided by a veterinarian after proper evaluation.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Veterinary Care<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If colitis in dogs is caused by parasites, bacteria, or other infections, seeing a veterinarian is essential. This may include stool tests, dewormers, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, or other therapies aimed at resolving the underlying cause and calming inflammation in the colon.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Bland diets\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For acute colitis flare-ups, veterinarians may recommend a colon-friendly short-term bland diet or a limited-ingredient diet to give the digestive system a break. In dogs with suspected food sensitivities, diets featuring novel or hydrolyzed proteins may help reduce inflammation by minimizing immune reactions to food. When <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/chicken-allergy-in-dogs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dogs have a food allergy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is often the protein that causes the reaction. Your vet may recommend changing your dog\u2019s diet to one with a protein source to which he has never previously been exposed.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Dietary Fiber or Hydrolyzed<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to a bland diet, another ingredient to include in your dog&#8217;s routine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/fiber-for-dogs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is fiber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dietary fiber absorbs water and increases fecal bulk. It\u2019s important to note that adding fiber alone doesn\u2019t usually solve the problem entirely. When done in combination with a novel protein diet under the guidance of a veterinarian, however, the problem can effectively be managed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If those options do not resolve the problem, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/nutrition\/hydrolyzed-protein-dog-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try a hydrolyzed diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/what-is-hydrolyzed-dog-food.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrolyzed dog food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which usually requires a prescription from a veterinarian, is made by breaking down the proteins into small pieces through a water-based process. This makes the proteins \u2018invisible\u2019 to your dog\u2019s immune system.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Probiotics and prebiotics<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option is to feed a low-residue diet that contains prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides (FOSs). They are a soluble fiber that the beneficial bacteria in the gut feed on, and they also inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause colitis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ongoing cases of colitis in dogs, probiotics and prescription gastrointestinal diets may support long-term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/dog-microbiome.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gut health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Probiotics and prescription diets should be used under veterinary guidance to ensure they\u2019re appropriate for your dog\u2019s condition.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Support your dog&#8217;s digestive health with JustFoodForDogs<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/how-to-settle-a-dogs-tummy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gut-friendly, colon-friendly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diet plays a role in supporting overall digestive health. Probiotic supplements and meals made with high-quality, whole-food ingredients and appropriate levels of fiber may help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, promote healthy stool consistency, and support the normal function of the digestive tract over time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JustFoodForDogs offers vet-formulated meals, supplements, and high-fiber recipes designed to support gut health. Options range from daily diets to targeted supplements, making it easier to support your dog\u2019s digestive system without the guesswork.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dog needs more personalized support, explore<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/vet-support-meals\/\"> <b>vet-prescribed meals<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/custom-prescriptive.html\"> <b>custom diets<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/probiotic-chews-for-dogs\/50020178.html\"> <b>digestive health supplements<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from JustFoodForDogs to find a solution tailored to your dog\u2019s unique needs and guided by veterinary expertise.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd2af07 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div \" data-id=\"bd2af07\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"bd2af07\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"bd2af07\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"63a80bc\" class=\"e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"63a80bc\">Frequently Asked Questions About Colitis in Dogs<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d27158 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d27158\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d8e38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8d8e38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1480\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1480\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the prognosis for colitis in cogs? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1480\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e45dbe1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e45dbe1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25cba59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25cba59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most cases of chronic colitis cannot be cured, they can be managed, often with dietary changes alone. Other types of colitis also respond well to the appropriate dietary and medical treatment options.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eosinophilic colitis \u2014 the kind often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6271348\/#:~:text=Eosinophilic%20gastrointestinal%20disease%20often%20is,the%20predominant%20infiltration%20of%20eosinophils.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated with food allergies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 responds well to diet changes and other therapies that include immunosuppressive agents. Granulomatous colitis, which is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9597337\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated with an invasive <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E. coli <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escherichia coli<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) infection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is also known as histiocytic ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease. Granulomatous or histiocytic colitis in Boxers, unfortunately, has a grave prognosis. If treatment starts early, it can have a better prognosis. Notably, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vin.com\/apputil\/content\/defaultadv1.aspx?id=3860811&amp;pid=11242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new treatment regimen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes enrofloxacin yields a much better prognosis for Boxers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1481\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1481\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Long Does Colitis Last in Dogs? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1481\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af49b0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af49b0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a625917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a625917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the type of colitis your dog has. Acute colitis may last a few days to a week, while chronic colitis may last weeks, months, or as episodes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1482\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1482\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Is the Best Dog Food for Stress Colitis? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1482\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d95d3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4d95d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3751d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3751d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For stress colitis in dogs, feed a bland, easily digestible diet with healthy fiber. 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