20 Best Foods for a Bulldog with Diarrhea

There are few things more challenging than a bulldog with the runs! Managing your dog’s diarrhea can be a challenge, especially if you’re feeding the wrong food. We asked our Facebook Bulldog community the following question, “What’s the best food for a bulldog that frequently has diarrhea?” We received hundreds of replies, and we have summarized some of the best answers below.

Always remember to consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your bulldog’s diet, especially if they frequently suffer from Diarrhea. There may be underlying issues that need to be addressed. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be affiliate links where we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

20 Best Foods for Bulldog with Diarrhea

Pumpkin will make the diarrhea worse. You can try boiled chicken and white rice for a few days. You might want to try a diet for sensitive stomachs any dairy will make it worse, dogs are lactose intolerant, you might also have a stool sample checked for worms and parasites. Good luck, I hope your baby feels better.

Author: Bonnie S.

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Make sure you are not changing the foods too often. That will certainly give your bully the runs. I have been giving my dogs Pro Plan Sensitive Stomach and that worked for us.

Author: Harry F.

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I did this for over a year with my first bulldog until I fed him Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain. Never had any issues again. I felt so bad for him and was willing to do anything.

Author: Alysia Meholick S.

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Purina pro plan veterinary diet HA Hydrolyzed vegetarian dry dog food. It has to be prescribed by a vet. Trust me it will work for you!

Author: Manny M.

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We give ours Fresh Pet (beef) in the refrigerated section. He loves it and no runny stools.

Author: Lori P.

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Solid gold kibble; we also make a combo of ground turkey meat, chickpeas, spinach, broccoli, carrots, parsnips, and salmon oil. The pups had runny poops initially as they adapted to the combo but have since adapted.

Author: Stacey S.

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I give my guy pumpkin and it always helps.. I recently made pumpkin peanut butter oatmeal treats and give 1 with each his feeding and it’s the first solid poops he ever had.. vet tech said it could be the pumpkin plus oatmeal…his new after dinner mint!

Author: Tracy B.

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Stella n’ Chewy’s freeze dried raw. It works every time for us!

Author: Tara Litvin H.

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Try Fortiflora by Purina it was recommended by my Vet. Worked in two days. You can purchase on Amazon. Worth every penny

Author: Linda Means D.

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Mine is on the Solid Gold sensitive formula (the green bag). It’s been the best option for her and she’s not gassy either.

Author: Ashley C.

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Science Diet Biome. My sister’s bulldog had the same problem. This food works for her.

Author: Colleen M.

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We use wellness ocean core. My bully boy can not have any type of meat, just fish. Or else he shits water everywhere

Author: Tricia Santana-S.

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Trying different foods in quick succession will cause upset tummy, although you can usually see a reaction to this fairly quickly ie dry noses patchy coats yeast related issues etc alongside the upset tum. IT is better to feed boiled chicken and rice in between changes of diet. My bulldogs had different skin issues with dried food even one specifically for bulldogs. i feed raw now it doesn’t suit all bulldogs but for mine i never have never had an issue alongside plenty of veg and some fruit bananas strawberries melon. They love it. Hope this has been of some help. My bulldog before has allergy tests at the vet but i have to admit it is quite costly

Author: Mandy O.

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Fromm 4 star grain free stay away from chicken. Many bullies are allergic

Author: Jason L.

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No chicken meal or chicken by-product ts. I suggest lamb and rice or prescription Royal Canin hydrolyzed protein or maybe Hills GI Biome.

Author: Rick L.

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Zignature … turkey flavored … mine can’t eat anything else

Author: Helen A.

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We had to get the blue buffalo food, fish & sweet potato formula for our American Bulldog. Most foods only gave diarrhea or skin rash, sometimes both. This was the only thing he could tolerate and be normal.

Author: Paul S.

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Stop dog diarrhea with pureed or powdered pumpkin. This fall-favorite vegetable is a fantastic natural remedy for diarrhea in some dogs, though in others it’s more effective at treating constipation. Pumpkin on its own is full of fiber, iron, and important vitamins — which keeps your pup feeling strong by increasing intestinal absorption of these nutrients.

Plain pureed pumpkin is a great option for dogs, though some canned varieties can hide sugar or spices. Always read the ingredient list! When in doubt, you can always search for a pumpkin puree or powder made especially for dogs.

Author: Rick B.

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Yes I tried everything with my american bulldog and the only thing that worked was cheese Give them a slice of cheese 3-4 times a day It usually cures my dog up in one day

Author: Karrie W.

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Boiled chicken and rice with some organic, canned pumpkin for several days no dog food. Slowly add back and dog food with chicken and rice and pumpkin. Do this for about a week.

Author: Sue H.

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Always consult your vet before making any health changes to your bulldog’s diet, especially if they frequently suffer from diarrhea, as there may be other medical issues that need to be addressed. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links above may be affiliate links where we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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