I’m curious how common this actually is. We went through a phase where our dog had on-and-off digestive problems that didn’t seem tied to food changes. Loose stools, picky eating, sometimes refusing meals altogether. Vets ruled out anything serious, and nothing obvious was “wrong.”
What surprised me was realizing how closely it lined up with stress. Changes in routine, being left alone, even subtle things like travel or guests in the house seemed to trigger it more than diet itself.
Once we focused less on constantly switching food and more on routine, calm exits, predictable walks, and reducing overall stress, his digestion slowly improved too. It wasn’t instant, but it was noticeable over time. I’m not saying gut issues are always emotional, obviously there are medical causes. But I’m wondering how many of you have seen stress or anxiety show up physically in your dog’s stomach before behavior ever did. Would love to hear what you’ve noticed or what helped.
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