Your dog’s gut does far more than digest food.
It influences how they feel, how they behave, how they age — and even how well their body protects itself.
While most people think gut health is just about poop, the truth is far more powerful.
Here are three surprising gut facts that just might change the way you care for your dog forever.
1. Your Dog’s Gut Directly Impacts Their Mood & Behavior
Your dog’s gut and brain are in constant communication through what’s known as the gut-brain axis.
A significant portion of serotonin — the chemical responsible for calm, happiness, and emotional balance — is produced or regulated by the gut. When digestive health is compromised, it often shows up as:
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Anxiety or nervous energy
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Excessive licking or pacing
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Hyperactivity or irritability
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Sudden behavioral changes
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Difficulty settling or relaxing
A balanced gut doesn’t just support digestion — it supports emotional stability and resilience.
A calmer gut often means a calmer dog.
2. Your Dog’s Gut Influences Skin, Allergies & Inflammation
Many dog parents are surprised to learn this:
Chronic itching, paw licking, ear infections, hot spots, and dull coats often start in the gut.
When the gut microbiome is imbalanced, it can trigger systemic inflammation, which shows up as:
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Food sensitivities
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Seasonal allergies
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Dry, flaky skin
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Chronic yeast issues
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Red, inflamed paws
A healthy gut helps regulate immune responses and reduces the inflammatory cascade that leads to these issues.
So while surface symptoms appear on the skin, the root cause often lives much deeper.
3. Gut Health Plays a Major Role in Longevity & Immunity
Roughly 70–80% of your dog’s immune system resides in the gut.
A thriving microbiome creates a protective barrier that:
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Strengthens natural defenses
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Helps fight off pathogens
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Improves nutrient absorption
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Supports faster recovery
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Slows chronic inflammation (a major contributor to aging)
Modern stressors — processed food, environmental toxins, antibiotics, and lifestyle changes — all disrupt this delicate ecosystem.
When the gut weakens, the body ages faster.
When the gut thrives, your dog is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient for years to come.
Gut health is not a trend.
It’s the foundation of how your dog feels, behaves, heals, and ages.
Supporting it isn’t about perfection — it’s about giving your dog consistent, foundational care that allows their body to do what it was designed to do: thrive.
Our proven 3-step protocol to help your dog reset their gut and maintain it.
Step 1: Reset with Boost™ →
90 days to reduce inflammation, support detoxification, and rebalance the gut.
Step 2: Maintain with Sustain™ →
Daily good bacteria, fiber, and essential nutrients to keep the gut resilient and strong all year long.
Step 3: Delight with Gussy’s GutAbles® →
Treats that support gut health — never undo it. With these treats, you can actually keep gut support through the day in-between their meals.
Want to supercharge Boost or Sustain? Add in Youthful Grasses & Sprouts™ → to Steps 1 or 2 for an added nutrient, antioxidant and detox boost.
