This keeps the dog's stomach relaxed in the summer

Beach, heat, travel stress

Hohenlockstedt. Summer is probably the most wonderful time of the year for dogs and owners. But between the beach chair and the mountain panorama there are a few pitfalls for the dog's stomach that can be overwhelming and lead to acute diarrhea. ida+, which specializes in high-quality food supplements for dogs, gives an overview of the typical triggers and shows what helps if the dog does get it.

1. From the lake to the puddle
Dogs drink a lot in the summer and not always from a clean bowl at home. There are several risks lurking on the road that every dog ​​owner should be aware of. These water sources are critical in summer:

• Bathing lakes: Be careful of standing water. When the heat continues, toxic blue-green algae multiply rapidly. Even a short sip is enough to cause poisoning, vomiting and acute diarrhea. Therefore, pay attention to warning signs on the bank or greenish-bluish streaks on the water surface.
• Puddles: What seems like a harmless source of water is often a breeding ground for bacteria and parasites when temperatures are high. Leaving water bowls in the sun for hours is also risky. So change the water several times a day and carry your own drinking bottle with you.
• Sea: When the dog romps through the waves or enthusiastically retrieves his favorite ball, he often swallows a surprising amount of salt water. The salt removes fluid from the body and quickly leads to sudden diarrhea. Therefore, offer your four-legged friend fresh drinking water regularly and take breaks in the shade.

2. Found and Spoiled Things:
The sniffed food traps
If high temperatures throw the dog's stomach out of balance at home, there will be a lot of tempting food leftovers along the way that the dog won't easily sniff past.

• Spoiled food: Wet food spoils surprisingly quickly in the bowl in summer temperatures. Within a few hours, bacteria multiply rapidly and flies may lay their eggs. Therefore, offer food in smaller portions, store opened cans in the refrigerator and dispose of uneaten leftovers after one hour at the latest.
• Leftover food on the beach and barbecue area: On vacation, the dog moves in new, exciting surroundings, but it's worth taking a closer look at the sniffed remains on the floor. Discarded barbecue leftovers, greasy bones or dried fish leftovers on the beach or at the campsite are anything but wholesome.

Such “discoveries” are not only difficult to digest, but can also contain pathogens.

Ice cold water or ice cream
No matter how well-intentioned quick cooling is, ice-cold water straight from the fridge or a lick from an ice cream sundae can irritate the dog's stomach. The result is often acute diarrhea. It is therefore better to serve water lukewarm to cool and avoid ice cream for humans. If you want to treat your dog to refreshment, you can use special dog ice cream recipes with yogurt or broth.

3. Change of scenery with side effects:
Travel and new stimuli
Many dogs are creatures of habit. What is a long-awaited vacation for us initially means excitement and sometimes pure stress for our four-legged friend, and that can be upsetting.

• Travel stress and change of location: Long car journeys, flights or unfamiliar transport boxes often unsettle the dog. The combination of excitement, lack of exercise and confined space often leads to the dog reacting with diarrhea at the destination. If you add strange noises, smells and a change in your daily rhythm, this puts more demands on your four-legged friend than many owners expect. Regular breaks along the way and familiar objects such as a favorite blanket or familiar toy help the dog to travel more relaxed and arrive faster.
• Climate and feed change: Extremely high temperatures at the holiday destination further weaken the immune system. If a different type of food is added, for example because the usual brand is not available at the holiday destination, diarrhea is often inevitable. It is therefore best to take a sufficient amount of the usual food with you or gradually switch to a type of food that is available on the go a few weeks before departure.

Well prepared for your summer adventure
with the Diar-Stop Tabs from ida+
A quick emergency aid in your luggage protects the nerves of the dog and owner in such moments. ida+ has therefore developed a suitable solution with the Diar-Stopp tabs. The chewable tablets offer support during and after acute diarrhea and, thanks to their compact shape, are the ideal companion for day trips, hikes and long summer holidays. Their broad spectrum of active ingredients has a double effect: with bentonite, psyllium husks and rice flour, they contribute to normal digestion in the event of acute complaints – selected probiotics and prebiotics with the intestinal bacterium Enterococcus faecium also promote the balance of the intestinal flora.

The combination of ingredients can have a positive effect on the dog's intestinal health. This means your four-legged friend can quickly get back on his paws and the holiday together can continue.

These warning signals belong in the hands of a veterinarian
Acute diarrhea in dogs is generally nothing unusual and in many cases goes away after one or two days. In summer, however, the heat can quickly lead to dangerous dehydration. If the diarrhea lasts longer than 24 hours, the dog appears apathetic, has a fever or refuses to drink, veterinary advice should be sought immediately.

The Diar-Stopp Tabs are a dietary supplement for dogs and cats to relieve acute intestinal absorption disorders. Recommended feeding duration: 1 to 7 days. It is recommended to seek veterinary advice before use. Concomitant oral administration of macrolides should be avoided. Only feed the recommended daily amount.

About ida+
ida+ is a brand of Dr. Hesse GmbH & Co. KG, which has been developing animal health solutions since 1959. Since 2017, ida+ has been offering food supplements that are tailored to the individual needs of dogs. With in-depth expertise, high-quality ingredients and production in Germany, ida+ creates holistic, effective and everyday solutions for health, vitality and well-being – for every dog ​​and in every phase of life. More information: www​.ida​plus​-dogs​.de.