When your dog has diarrhea or vomiting, they need to be hydrated with clear fluids and fed bland food such as rice water for digestion purposes and possibly aiding with gas issues or bloat. Rice water also aids with gas problems by aiding with gas elimination through its help with gas control.
Feed them boiled, unseasoned white rice or millet to help settle their stomach and avoid foods such as ice cream and flavored milk that may further aggravate their condition.
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Bananas
Bananas are an excellent source of soluble fiber that can help bind loose stools. Plus, bananas contain potassium – an electrolyte essential to maintaining normal kidney and muscle function.
Bananas contain vitamin C, magnesium and B6 which all play important roles in cell function; vitamin B6 provides immune system support.
Bananas can be an excellent remedy to give to your dog when experiencing diarrhea, but only when eaten in moderation and not to excess. An excessive intake can cause a sugar spike and worsen diarrhea symptoms. Furthermore, banana peels may be difficult for your pup to digest and could even block her intestines! Avoid giving store-bought banana chips that may contain chocolate or raisins which are toxic to canines; rather freeze slices of banana and let your pup chew on these for playtime!
Apples
Apples contain pectin to help control loose stool and soothe stomach discomfort in dogs suffering from diarrhea or vomiting. Raw apples should be washed thoroughly to remove any pips before giving to your pup; for easier digestion they may also be made into applesauce or mashed form; just be sure that any applesauce used contains only unsweetened ingredients without added sugars or sweetness.
Apples contain plenty of essential vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and fatty acids – making them an excellent snack for your dog! However, excessive feedings may result in diarrhea and stomachache for both of you! Besides serving as treats they also make great natural breath fresheners while cleaning teeth at the same time! Care should be taken not to feed seeds that contain cyanide which could potentially cause hypoxia (low oxygen in bloodstream). Ensure any apples you give to your pup are cut into smaller pieces so it will be easier for both of you!
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains fiber as well as vitamins A, E, C, potassium, and iron – plus its low caloric intake makes it especially helpful to overweight dogs suffering from diarrhea as it expedites digestion while alleviating their symptoms more rapidly.
Pumpkin is rich in prebiotics, which promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in your dog’s digestive tract to aid in improved digestion. But remember to never give too much fiber at once; too much could cause issues like gas, bloat, and constipation for your pup!
If your dog is suffering from mild abdominal distress, try giving them one tablespoon of plain canned pumpkin per 10 pounds of bodyweight. Be careful that this pumpkin comes from plain cans rather than pie filling as pie filling often contains xylitol – an artificial sweetener harmful to dogs. Additionally, mix cooked pumpkin flesh with oatmeal to form treats or pour some puree over their food as an additional option.
Bone Broth
Bone broth offers an ideal protein-rich liquid diet that’s easily digested by dogs.
Homemade bone broth recipes can be created by boiling animal bones with vegetables and spices for at least 12 hours before refrigerating or simmering them in either a crockpot or on the stove, to extract all their valuable nutrients.
Once the broth has been prepared and chilled, you can provide it as a soothing drink or add it to meals as a soup or gravy base. Native Pet offers beef and chicken bone broth toppers to increase palatability and facilitate fluid intake.
However, if your dog has diarrhea and vomiting due to a GI tract infection or surgery, a recovery diet prescribed by their veterinarian may be the best choice. Avoid foods which might aggravate their digestive system such as onions, garlic or added spices that might aggravate their condition.
