How Does a Vet Diagnose IBD in Dogs? To determine if your dog has IBD, thevet will first perform baseline blood work and fecal testing; these tests help assess your dog's overall health and rule out other medical conditions. An ultrasound or radiographs may also be necessary to image the...
Digestion in puppies is generally faster, although their digestive system takes time to fully develop. In many animals (including cats) the digestive system becomes less efficient as they age, although digestibility studies carried out in dogs have shown no evidence of an age-related decline in di...