Has there been documented improvements or case studies involving dogs with gastrointestinal issues who have been on the Digestive Support diet?
Yes. In a study involving 10 dogs who had gastrointestinal issues, these dogs were fed the Digestive Support diet over 30 days. Following the completion of the study:
- Symptom Reduction: In 80% of the dogs, both the frequency and severity of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms were reduced. Post-intervention, GI symptoms were less severe for 8 out of 10 dogs, with symptoms remaining unchanged for the other two. All dogs initially fell within the moderate to mild symptom category at the beginning of the trial.
- Vomiting and Stool Improvement: Self-reported data from owners indicated a reduction in vomiting and improvement in stool consistency.
- Microbiome Richness Increase: Post-intervention, microbiome richness significantly increased. 9 out of 10 dogs experienced improvements in microbiome richness. A richer microbiome introduces a wider variety of microbial species to the gut, aiding in breaking down complex substances, reducing gut sensitivity, improving nutrient absorption, and boosting the immune system to protect against pathogens.
This study provides compelling evidence of the positive impact of the Digestive Support diet on dogs with GI issues, with improvements observed in symptom severity, vomiting, stool consistency, and microbiome richness.