The Top 5 Signs Your Dog’s Gut Needs Help (It’s Not Just Poop)

We often think of poop as the only sign of a healthy gut.
But for dogs, gut health affects everything — from energy to skin to behaviour.

So if your dog is pooping fine but still seems “off”, here are the real signs their gut might need a reset.

1. Constant Itching or Licking

No fleas, no allergies — but still scratching?
An unbalanced gut microbiome can cause internal inflammation that shows up as skin irritation.

💡 Fun fact: 70% of the immune system lives in the gut. If that’s inflamed, skin is often the first to suffer.

2. Gas, Bloating, or Gurgling

  • Loud tummy sounds

  • Bloated belly after meals

  • Foul-smelling gas

These are signs food isn’t digesting properly.
When bad bacteria outnumber good ones, digestion slows down, leading to discomfort.

3. Grass-Eating Habit

Dogs naturally chew grass sometimes.
But if your dog constantly craves grass, it may be their way of self-medicating gut discomfort or nausea.

4. Mood Swings or Hyperactivity

The gut and brain are connected — it’s called the gut-brain axis.
If your dog suddenly becomes anxious, restless, or randomly hyperactive, their gut health might be off.

5. Bad Breath (Even With Clean Teeth)

If your dog’s mouth smells rotten despite dental care, the problem might not be in the mouth — it’s in the gut.

How to Fix It? Enter: Paw+ Belly Boost

Belly Boost is a daily probiotic + gut support powder designed to:

✅ Improve poop quality and consistency
✅ Reduce gas, bloating, and tummy upsets
✅ Lower itching caused by internal inflammation
✅ Balance your dog’s mood and appetite

With ingredients like:

  • Probiotics & Prebiotics: Restore the good bacteria

  • Fennel, Triphala, Digestive Enzymes: Support smoother digestion

  • Natural herbs like Mulethi & Amla: Help reduce gut inflammation

Easy to Use, Hard to Skip

Mix with curd, wet food, or just water. No capsules, no force.

You’ll see results in:

  • Poop: firmer, less frequent

  • Behaviour: calmer, less irritable

  • Stomach: no more bloating or gurgling

  • Overall: more interest in food, play, and cuddles

Why Paw+ Belly Boost Works

  • 💪 Vet-approved and formulated with Ayurvedic science

  • 🐶 Highly palatable — even picky eaters love it

  • 🧫 Focuses on gut root cause instead of masking symptoms

  • 🏠 Made in-house to maintain purity and control

Your Dog’s Gut = Their Second Brain

If your dog seems off but their poop is “fine,” trust your gut — and theirs.

A balanced gut can mean fewer vet visits, better skin, better mood, and better quality of life.

👉 Try Belly Boost for 30 days and feel the difference.

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