Large Breed Dogs

Digestive Issues in Large Breed Dogs

Veterinarians often notice that larger dogs tend to have more digestive issues, large stools, and watery stools if they are eating commercial dog food. There is an explanation for this! The digestive tracts of large dogs function different than smaller dogs, and this is where the problem occurs.

Digestive Differences Between Small and Large Dogs
If you compare the weight of the intestines in small dogs versus large dogs, there’s a big difference. The weight of the intestines in large dogs makes up about 3% of their entire body weight, while the weight of the intestines in smaller dogs is about 7% of their body. This creates an issue because there is less intestinal area for digestion and the absorption