Overview

• The newly released questionnaire is designed to help owners gauge digestive health and decide whether to review diet or seek a vet check.
• A OnePoll survey of 2,000 pet owners reported that only 19% feel confident identifying gut-related problems in their animals.
• Protexin veterinary adviser Ronan Fitzgerald highlighted signs to watch for, including lip-licking, the prayer stance, reluctance to jump, drooling, and pushing food away.
• Survey findings show 34% of pets display possible digestive signs several times a year, 59–60% of owners have changed food in response, and 53% have consulted a vet.
• Fitzgerald advises keeping notes on symptoms and seeing a vet if issues persist or worsen, with possible recommendations including diet changes or a gut-health supplement; typical annual health spending reached up to £426.