When your dog has diarrhea, it’s essential that they eat foods that are easily digestible such as boiled chicken and rice, scrambled eggs without milk and oatmeal.
Be sure to mix food with water, and a temporary bland diet should last between 2-4 days until your dog’s stool returns to normal.
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White rice
White rice is an extremely bland grain that’s easily digested by dogs, helping to bulk up stools while providing essential soluble fibre. A small serving of cooked and mashed carrots may also help prevent constipation.
Pumpkin is another delicious and rich source of soluble fibre and prebiotics, which promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Starchy vegetables such as potatoes and peas can also help your dog with diarrhea; however, too soon after having diarrhea it should be fed as this could further upset its stomach; wait until its stool have returned to normal before trying them again.
Carrots
White rice, as a high-fiber food that’s easily digestible for your dog’s GI system, should be included as part of their treatment for diarrhea. You can easily whip up a batch of plain, high-quality white rice and allow it to cool before giving it to your sick pup.
Starch will help soothe irritated intestines while the soluble fiber can slow transit times and coat the bowels to stop diarrhea. Mashed carrots may also be useful in aiding digestion; just be careful that they’re not overdone as this could aggravate diarrhea symptoms.
An alternative approach would be giving your pet some diluted, unflavored Pedialyte in order to balance out his/her electrolytes and keep dehydration from worsening the diarrhea itself. Just make sure they receive plenty of water throughout their journey as dehydration is a serious threat!
Chicken
If your dog is experiencing diarrhea, switching their diet to one that won’t irritate their digestive tract could help to stop further loose stools and inflammation. This will be key in reducing loose stools.
Ideal ingredients include boneless skinless chicken breasts that have been boiled and cooled prior to being mixed with rice. Be certain that no fat remains on the chicken as this could upset his or her stomach or intestines.
Boiled chicken and rice make an ideal food combination for dogs with diarrhea because they are low in fat, easily digestible, and rich in protein. You may add scrambled eggs – just be sure that once their stool has started returning to normal.
Salmon
Salmon provides dogs with essential omega-3 fatty acids such as Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while being easily digested and may help firm up loose stool.
Avoiding raw salmon for multiple reasons. Raw fish contains Neorickettsia helminthoeca parasite, which causes salmon poisoning disease – an illness with potentially severe and often deadly outcomes. You can prevent salmon poisoning disease by making sure it’s cooked and handled appropriately before consumption.
When selecting skinless fillets of salmon for preparation, it is wise to select skinless varieties as these are less likely to contain small bones which could choke or lodge themselves into your pet’s digestive system. You can cook it either by searing it over high heat in a pan, or poaching in water in a pot.
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are packed with essential nutrients and offer an excellent source of energy, but before feeding them to your dog it is vital that you cook them thoroughly as raw sweet potatoes contain solanine which is toxic for canines.
Cooked sweet potatoes are low-fat meals packed with essential nutrients such as vitamins A, B6, C, calcium, potassium magnesium iron and beta-carotene; an antioxidant which offers protection from free radical damage.
Before introducing sweet potatoes into your canine’s diet, it is recommended to seek advice from a veterinarian. Introduce sweet potatoes gradually as an occasional treat so as to reduce any risks of allergies or intolerances. Furthermore, some dogs may be allergic to sweet potatoes, so monitor for signs of irritation or allergy in your pet.
