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20 Best Foods for a Boxer with Diarrhea

| Published on February 8, 2023
There are few things more challenging than a boxer with the runs! Managing your dog’s diarrhea can be a challenge, especially if you’re feeding the wrong food. We asked our Facebook Boxer community the following question, “What’s the best food for a boxer 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 boxer’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 Boxer with Diarrhea

Mine has sensitive stomach and had tons diarrhea as puppy. Other than white rice and boiled chicken breast, the only thing that worked was bil jac frozen food (recommended by my vet). Yellow bag. It’s hard to find but it’s really easy on stomach. Give it a shot. I just took him off of it after months. Now I’m giving him purina pro for sensitive stomach dogs.

Author: Evandro C.

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Our boxer was same way as a puppy. Only dog food I found she could tolerate was science diet , sensitive skin and stomach.

Author: Jan Wilkinson H.

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We used Purina for sensitive stomachs and gave her a little bit of yogurt.

Author: Kathy Kleiman L.

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It can take up to a week to get use to the food. Stick with one kind. I used tractor supply 4 health for many years with no problems.

Author: Charles K.

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I always have fed my boxers Eukanuba, then one could only eat Pedigree Chicken Flavor and then there times I had to feed them just rice and chicken/beef. Good luck

Author: Kari F.

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Probably a protein allergy-try Hill Science Diet Z/D, you’ll need a prescription but it’s been a god send for our boxer!

Author: Carly Forde R.

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My boxer lost a lot of weight. After a vet trip he explained that her stool contained a lot of undigested fat particles. She wasn’t digesting food properly. Finally we found wellness brand worked for her. Also, have dog checked for hook worms. Causes major upset tummy issues. My baby contracted them when another dog come through the yard and pooped that had them. Could be a number of issues.

Author: Jenny Hancock H.

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Its prolly the switching around of food. Ours did cow patties for weeks and we took to vest to make sure all was well. We got prescription science diet digestive id and fed that for 2 weeks THEN went to Nutri Source with grains . Chicken and Rice . 6yo boxer named Kash

Author: Roderick H.

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Ours is on Forthglade wet food now after being on decent kibble brand for years. Went through about 2 weeks of unsettled stomachs during the transition and now I cannot believe we ever fed her kibble. It was a chicken kibble and she never has chicken in the fresh meat so whether that’s coincidental i don’t know but we have NO more stomach upsets which included gurgling, acid stomach ending up with colitis type diarrhoea. It’s an unbelievable difference and I never thought I would be changing her food at the age of 10!

Author: Kirsty E.

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Purina One .. Lamb & Rice , it has No crap in it , including NO dyes .. my Boxers 9 & 6 and Golden Retriever , Puggle have no issues ..

Author: Robert C.

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My vet advised potato and white fish which was the first foods that worked really well. This however was not sustainable long term for a 27kg dog. Royal Canin hypoallergenic she loved and worked well. Expensive but I was just relieved to have found something . She finally put on weight and maintained.

Author: Julia H.

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boiled rice and shredded chicken in small amounts thru the day till diarrhea stops…….teaspoon full of canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) daily…….once diarrhea has stopped for a few days, start on small amount of dry food (recommend Purina chicken and rice)in small feedings with small amounts of chicken and rice…..gradually increase amount of dry food and reduce the rice and chicken amts for week or so …..then recommend 2 feedings a day……my guy gets 1& 1/2 cups at 9A and 6P daily…… and has no digestive issues for a very long time

Author: Mary J.

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Start with rice and boiled chicken. I like Diamond Naturals. Get some sweet potatoes…good for tummy.

Author: Laurie Lambert P.

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Pets need grain, avoid grain free foods !! Grain free foods are no bueno and can help contribute to cardiomyopathy generally it’s the protein source if your dog is having symptoms ( allergies ) . probiotics are also good as a supplement , there is a awesome prescription diet made by Hills (Gastrointestinal Biome), it’s proven to help with diarrhea and is loaded with pre , pro and post biotics, a prescription so a vet will have to prescribe it

Author: Travis N Adrienne E.

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We have used this product on and off for years with great success, in addition to a bland diet as recommended by others.

Author: Nancy Kamin M.

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Taste of the wild pacific stream. Both of my boxers did great on. Don’t change foods as it is not good on them

Author: Rona R.

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Royal canin digestive care works. Cleared my dog up give it a day or two you will see improvements not cheap but worth it.

Author: Donna P.

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Had the same problem with my boxer. We switched foods to Nutro Max Beef and he’s been fine ever since!

Author: Rhonda C.

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Cooked chicken and rice till it clears up. Make homemade food, Fromm dry dog food

Author: Helen R.

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This is the only food I will feed my boys…call your vet and make sure they will approve once your order (it’s prescription only)..cannot buy this off the shelf. Our dog had poo issues and this fixed it after 1 feeding….also go buy a can of pumpkin and give your dog a spoonful…this will cure the too…this particular food is the best for fur babies with tummy issues!

Author: Tammy K.

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Always consult your vet before making any health changes to your boxer’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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