Although most dogs experience improved digestion thanks to the fresh meals from Dog Chef, some dogs may temporarily experience diarrhea or vomiting.
🥩 Try switching recipes
Dog Chef offers 6 different recipes. Some dogs may develop a sensitivity to a specific recipe or protein source, especially dogs with gastrointestinal sensitivities or allergies.
In that case, switching to another recipe may help.
🌿 The cause is not always related to the food
Digestive issues can also be caused by something your dog ate or drank during a walk.
A virus, parasite, or other infection may also cause diarrhea or vomiting.
Could your dog have swallowed something outside, been in contact with a sick dog, or be showing other symptoms? If so, please contact your veterinarian.
🍚 What can you do in case of temporary diarrhea?
We recommend temporarily adding well-cooked white rice to your dog’s meals (about twice the normal cooking time).
It may also help to gently warm the meals before serving.
❄️ Also check whether the meals have been stored correctly
After delivery, the fresh meals can be stored for:
• 7 days in the refrigerator;
• 6 months in the freezer.
For proper thawing, we recommend placing the meal in the refrigerator approximately 24 hours before serving.
📖 Please also consult our article with recommendations for storing fresh meals.
🚨 When should you contact your veterinarian?
Please consult your veterinarian if your dog also shows other symptoms such as:
• blood in the stool;
• repeated vomiting;
• refusing to eat;
• lethargy;
• fever.
In such cases, it is likely that another cause is responsible rather than the food itself.
👩⚕️ Questions? Our veterinarians are happy to help
You can always contact the Dog Chef veterinarians via [email protected] for personalised advice.
💬 Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.