An easy and digestible diet such as boiled chicken and rice are often suggested to soothe an upset dog’s tummy, such as probiotics that restore good bacteria levels in their gut.
Antidiarrheals such as Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate may also be helpful, provided you check with your veterinarian beforehand (and don’t give anything with salicylic acid). Other home remedies could include peppermint tea.
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If your pup is experiencing an upset stomach, consider some home remedies to aid their recovery. These include fasting, feeding a bland diet and probiotics as remedies – these strategies could also prevent any over-the-counter medication that can be harmful to dogs from being used instead.
A syringe and towel are essential tools when it comes to administering liquids to your dog, particularly if they’re vomiting or experiencing diarrhea. Homemade Pedialyte with pumpkin and peanut butter could be just what they need; alternatively you could seek out commercially produced nutritionally balanced bland food from vets or pet shops as another solution.
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Dogs tend to react negatively when transitioning abruptly from one diet or food type to the next, and switching abruptly without gradual transition can make their sensitive digestive systems uncomfortable. Also, changing environments may prompt them to nibble on something they shouldn’t (such as expired food or trash).
Yoghurt can provide probiotics that replenish helpful bacteria that can ease stomach upset. Plain unsweetened yoghurt works best; one tablespoon per dog will encourage them to consume and be easy for them to digest.
Pumpkin is packed with fiber and vitamins (just make sure that the canned pumpkin without pie filling contains less sugar) which may help with both constipation and diarrhea. Also try steamed or pureed spinach which contains iron as well as other important nutrients.
Bone Broth
Bone broth can be an ideal remedy for sick dogs as it rehydrates while providing essential minerals, vitamins, and amino acids that reduce gut inflammation. Plus, making homemade bone broth is straightforward; simply simmer a whole chicken in your crockpot with apple cider vinegar and water for up to eight hours!
This soup provides an abundance of the amino acid glycine, which converts to glutamine when digested and helps protect and heal a leaky gut. Glycine may also aid in treating conditions like ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Additional remedies, including Pepto-Bismol, Famotidine (Pepcid AC) and Cimetidine (Tagamet), which reduce stomach acid production to help relieve indigestion. Probiotics – which help increase levels of beneficial gut bacteria for better gut flora balance – are another great remedy that many veterinarians advise using as part of a holistic solution plan for pets with IBD.
Peppermint Tea
If your dog experiences stomach upset, it’s crucial that action be taken quickly. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and loss of appetite – these indicate gastroenteritis in your pet and require treatment from a veterinarian immediately. They may prescribe medications like kaolin-activated attapulgite to firm loose stools as well as simethicone to help with gas reduction.
Keep your pup hydrated if they are vomiting or having diarrhea as they can quickly become dehydrated. Pedialyte can be added to their water to replenish lost electrolytes and vitamins; chicken broth (low sodium content) may also help. Just make sure all sharp pieces from cooked bones have been removed first!
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Vomiting can be caused by anything ranging from new foods they aren’t used to eating, insects they may have nibbled, toxic plants in the garden such as plants, faeces or rubbish or even something as simple as playing too rough with another dog – anything which could potentially pose serious health concerns and should be seen immediately for treatment purposes.
Symptoms of a stomachache may include vomiting, diarrhoea and weight loss. They may also show other telltale signs like drooling, hypersalivation or weight reduction.
At first, it is crucial that they don’t become dehydrated; to do this, withhold food for 12-24 hours while providing access to water. After this, provide them with a bland diet consisting of boiled rice and lean boiled chicken to help soothe their upset stomach and digestive system.
