Dogs suffering from diarrhea have delicate stomachs and need foods that can be digested easily – providing essential protein-rich nourishment.
Begin with some boiled chicken and plain, unflavored rice as this will soothe their upset GI tract more effectively than anything packaged from the store could do. Be wary of adding flavorings or ingredients from any packages as these could further irritate their fragile system.
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Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice meals can be an ideal solution for treating diarrhea in dogs. Easy to digest and rich in essential nutrients like potassium, these dishes can also help build solid stool again. Fiber may also play an essential part.
Start by boiling white meat chicken without skin or fat and serving it over plain, long grain white rice – packaged or instant varieties may contain added ingredients that could upset the stomach or intestinal tract.
Cut your chicken into bite-sized cubes if your pup has teeth, otherwise leave it whole if he doesn’t. Boiled, boneless chicken breast is often a better protein option for dogs with sensitive tummies; darker meats such as turkey or beef tend to contain higher levels of fat, worsening diarrhea. Do not add anything extra such as butter, salt or milk as this could further irritate their digestive tracts.
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of protein and can help treat diarrhea symptoms by being easily digested and without irritating the stomach. If your dog shows mild symptoms, try offering scrambled eggs as part of their boiled chicken and rice diet; otherwise you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible for more serious conditions such as dry, tacky gums, decreased energy or bloody or dark stools.
Eggs should always be cooked without butter or salt; if your dog has had previous dairy allergy issues, eggs may not be the best choice for him or her.
Add cooked pumpkin to your pet’s food to provide them with an additional dose of fiber. Pumpkin contains soluble fiber that slows GI transit time and soothes irritated intestines, as well as tons of nutrients such as potassium that may aid in dehydration relief. For optimal results, mix cooked pumpkin with its food before giving.
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Diarrhea in dogs often stems from issues in their small intestine. When these organs don’t absorb enough nutrition and water from food they eat, this can result in diarrhea.
Add plain mashed potatoes to your dog’s diet to firm up its stool and reduce frequency of bowel movements. Rich in soluble fiber that can slow transit times, coat irritated bowels, and combat dehydration; potassium also aids against this.
Your sick pup requires only cooked and mashed potatoes; raw ones are unsafe for him/her. Add flavor with some sour cream, chives, or roast garlic; mash with some melted butter until soft and smooth before seasoning with salt/pepper as desired; you could also try mixing in chopped apples/carrots to add nutrition as well as crunch; all this preparation can be completed ahead of time and stored at room temperature until feeding time!
Pumpkin
Pumpkin provides your pup with both diarrhea and constipation relief, and contains prebiotics which encourage healthy bacteria in their digestive system to flourish.
Pumpkin’s soluble fibers can help to bulk up and move waste more quickly through their digestive tract, alleviating diarrhea. Furthermore, this fermentable type of fiber provides food sources for millions of beneficial bacteria in your pet’s gut flora.
Pumpkin can provide more potassium than cooked white rice, which could provide relief to dogs suffering from dehydration from diarrhea. When choosing canned pumpkin for your dog’s diet, choose plain, unflavored varieties to minimize any added ingredients or spices which might upset their stomach further. Stay away from pie filling which often contains way too much sugar, salt, and other additives that could further upset their tummy; additionally it could contain toxic materials like nutmeg and xylitol which is toxic for animals.
