Ever since I was little, I had an irritable bowel. I was always sensitive to foods, but it wasn’t until I was much older that I was able to connect the dots.

A nutritionist introduced me to Low FODMAPS. It refers to a type of diet that limits certain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the gut and can cause digestive discomfort.

FODMAP is an acronym for:

Fermentable
Oligosaccharides (fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides found in wheat, grains, onions)
Disaccharides (lactose in milk, soft cheeses)
Monosaccharides (excess fructose)
Polyols (sorbitol, mannitol, found in some fruits, vegetables, and artificial sweeteners)

These carbs ferment in the large intestine, which can trigger:

Gas
Bloating
Stomach pain
Diarrhea or constipation

At first, you may feel like there’s nothing left to eat but there is in fact plenty to create with.

So how does this all relate to my dog’s diet?

Good question! It turns out that Low FODMAP food choices, AKA: gut healing foods— are shockingly similar to healthy dog food.

If you’re here, you know I love to cook for my dog. I am much better at cooking for her than I am myself. When I can do both at the same time, it’s a win-win!

Can Dogs have Irritable Bowel Disease?

Yes. They can. Any irritable bowel such as diarrhea, upset tummy, constipation, itchy skin, allergies and chronic infections can be due to IBD.

I have IBD, but luckily my dog does not.

Lila has a rock hard olympic level digestive system that I find myself very jealous of on a regular basis. And although she has certainly dug up frozen onions from the garden and chowed down of them before I could get to her— I would rather her eat healthier choices that have no known toxicity. (She completely disagrees!)

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My top Gut Healthy Foods

Pumpkin
Yams
Organic, Free range meats
Wild Fish
Bone Broth (the dog friendly kind linked here… no onions!)
Zucchini
Carrots
Celery
Spaghetti Squash
Apples
Bananas
Broccoli
Peppers

Notice the similarities to your dog’s grocery list?

FODMAPS are generally considered safe for dogs because they are low in sugar and complex carbs, the things that are toxic and cause weight gain.

So what do I eat in a day on a Low FODMAP Dog diet?

Keep reading to find out:

Mornings are better with the sounds of paws on the floor and the smell and sight of something tasty on the table. Breakfast is when sleepy yawns turn into wagging tails — the first chance of the day to fuel up and sneak a few bites of something wholesome together.

Breakfast: Omlettes

My Mums wants me to eat eggs. They are not my favourite but when she rolls them up and shares hers with me, I eat it.

Eggs have never been Lila’s favourite. They are a superfood for both of us and quick and easy to make. With most foods, as long as I eat them, she will too. So we have breakfast together.

Step by Step Instructions

Ingredients for Two Omlettes

4 Eggs
2 Mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup zucchini, chopped
1/4 Red pepper, chopped

Omlettes are a quick breakfast and if you mess up the roll, its still a delicious scramble. I always find it easier to roll awar

Step 1

Sauté veggies together with a pinch of salt until soft. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Beat 2 Eggs together in bowl. In a clean medium sized frying pan (non-stick is easiest) add eggs into the pan and let cook on low heat.

Step 3

As the eggs firm in the pan, place 1/2 the veggie mix on the edge of the pan closest to you.

Step 4

As the eggs firm in the pan, place 1/2 the veggie mix on the edge of the pan closest to you.

Step 5

Use a spatula and gently roll the mixture away from you, until you have a roll of eggs and veggies.

Let sit in the pan on low heat until firm.

Step 6

Repeat for the next omelette and enjoy!

Nutrition

Choose Organic Free Range whenever possible.
- Free Range Chickens eat grasses, weeds, and bugs → higher omega-3s, carotenoids, vitamin E.
- Sunlight exposure: More vitamin D in yolks.
- No corn/soy heavy feed: Reduces omega-6 dominance.
Perfect Protein: Eggs are a phenomenal protein source for dogs and provide a perfect protein.

By the time lunch rolls around, the morning’s adventures are behind us and the afternoon is still wide open. It’s the perfect moment to pause, refuel, and enjoy a snack that keeps us going for the rest of the day.

Lunch: Kombocha Squash and Chicken Soup

Squash is meh. Chicken is good! My mums mixes them together because she says it helps me poop good. I’m always telling her there’s more to life than pooping.

Kombocha Squash not only soothes the digestive tract but it also helps keep poop healthy- easy to make and easy to get out. Lila does not like squash but will eat it mixed with chicken.

Step by Step Instructions