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Symptoms of a parasitic infection can include diarrhea, vomiting, and a “cute” potbelly as is often seen in puppies. Poor coat condition and a general appearance of low health are also indications of dog parasites or a bacterial infection. If you think your animal has a parasite, get the vet to take a stool sample.

You should be aware of what might be transmitted to your pet by a raw food diet, but you shouldn’t worry too much. Raw food is being used with great success when it comes to feeding. Some dog nutrition “experts” say you should cook raw food thoroughly to improve digestibility of important proteins. This is simply not true.

Dog parasite infestations need not be harmful as a healthy dog has a powerful immune system which can take care of these types of things. A regular anti-parasitic program of treatment, such as yearly heart worm check ups, regular worming and flea control etc, your pet should not be at risk.

It’s good to be able to spot the signs though just in case - diarrhea could indicate food poisoning or parasites. Canine parasite and bacterial infections are unpleasant for the animal and can cause serious problems if left unattended.

You need not purchase nutritional supplements if you are confident that your dogs diet is enough. However, a dog nutrition supplement like FortiFlora, an excellent probiotic for dogs, provides support to their digestion and immune system. Similar to the case with humans, nutritional and health aids can be used to improve immunity, avoid disease, and foster good health.

It is really worth researching the ingredients that go into your dogs food as many commercial brands of food fail to address a healthy diet. The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for dogs needs to be considered, especially considering the number of dog food brands that contain vegetables, fruits and grains. Common sense and research will reveal the answers.

The main concern that arises is that most of the brands, which declare to be the ideal diet may not be well backed by evidence, and their ingredient lists are proof that they don’t have the best interests of you and your pet in mind. For most dogs, a daily or weekly dose of vitamins or probiotics is the only supplement necessary.