Cute Border Collie, a dog breed more prone to colitis, feeling sad and sick while getting a medical treatment at the animal hospital
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Colitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

By Erin Boswell

Canine colitis is an inflammation of the colon in dogs and is responsible for some 50 percent of cases of chronic diarrhea. While not a life-threatening condition, it certainly requires a consultation from your veterinarian. Here’s everything you should know about colitis in dogs.

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Erin Boswell
Erin Boswell

Erin Boswell is a writer, filmmaker, and creative who is also an avid animal enthusiast. Her love for furry friends prompted Erin to begin writing for DogTime.com and CatTime.com. When not spending time with ink and pen – mostly proverbial, of course - Erin enjoys hanging out with her three rescue cats (Zappa, Ziggy, & Toulouse) and her giant Great Pyrenees named Martha.

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