My dog has tummy troubles

Understanding Tummy Troubles in Dogs

Digestive issues are one of the most common concerns we hear at Henny Penny Pet Corner—and they’re often misunderstood. Chronic vomiting, loose or inconsistent stools, gurgling, and digestive upset are rarely just “how your dog is.”

Common Causes of Digestive Upset

Many tummy problems have underlying reasons, such as:

Highly processed or high-starch diets that are hard to digest and disrupt gut health

Dry kibble with low moisture, creating a dehydrated digestive environment

Gut imbalances from antibiotics, medications, or past diet issues

Food intolerances that cause low-grade inflammation in the digestive tract

Lack of digestive enzymes, which prevents food from being properly broken down

If your dog has been labeled as having a “sensitive stomach,” it’s worth asking what they’re eating before accepting that as a permanent diagnosis.

Where to Start

1️⃣ Upgrade the Diet

Diet is the foundation. A fresh, species-appropriate, moisture-rich diet is easier to digest, gentler on the gut, and removes the processed ingredients that often cause trouble. Freeze-dried raw is a great stepping stone if a full raw diet feels intimidating.

2️⃣ Add Bone Broth

Bone broth is a simple, powerful gut support. It soothes the digestive tract, strengthens the gut lining, encourages hydration, and makes meals more enticing during flare-ups. It’s often our first recommendation.

3️⃣ Introduce Goat Milk

Raw goat milk is packed with probiotics, digestive enzymes, and easily absorbed nutrients. Gentle on sensitive systems, it pairs perfectly with a diet transition to help restore gut balance from the inside out.

4️⃣ Support With Probiotics

A high-quality probiotic helps restore and diversify the gut microbiome—especially important if your dog has been on antibiotics or medications that disrupted internal balance.

5️⃣ Add Gentle Fiber

For dogs with irregular stools, gentle fiber sources like pumpkin or slippery elm help regulate digestion and support a healthy gut without harsh interventions.

A Note on “Sensitive Stomachs”

If your dog has been called “sensitive,” don’t accept that as the full story. In our experience, most sensitive stomachs are simply a result of a diet that isn’t working. The gut is incredibly resilient when it gets what it truly needs.

A Note Before You Shop

You’ll notice we haven’t included food in this supplement collection—that’s intentional. Food is nearly always part of the solution. Supplements work best when paired with a diet that supports gut health from the inside out.

A diverse, fresh diet is the foundation everything else builds on. You can’t supplement your way out of a poor diet—it’s like putting a band-aid on a bigger health issue.

If you’re unsure where your dog’s diet stands or how to add fresh food without a full overhaul, come talk to us. That conversation is always free—and always worth having.