Colitis in Dogs

Colitis, which can be either chronic or acute, is a common illness in dogs. Signs of colitis include diarrhea, cramps, flatulence, and an increased urgency to defecate.

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Dr. Jennifer Bailey, DVM
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Colitis in dogs can have a number of causes which will need to be ruled out,
Colitis is common in dogs and can be caused by anything from eating something they shouldn’t or internal parasites to inflammatory bowel disease or cancer. Credit: NataKor | Getty Images

Colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon (also known as the large intestine) that causes diarrhea. It is a common illness that will likely affect every dog at least once in their lifetime. As an emergency veterinarian, I see about half a dozen cases of colitis in dogs every twelve-hour shift!

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  1. Dr. Jennifer Bailey: Thank you for your article on colitis. I have a dog with IBD diagnosis from biopsy of both small and large intestine. Your article describes IBD as usually a large intestine issue. Is it possible to have the whole digestive system involved?