Many dogs with diarrhea require basic treatments such as rest and a bland diet to aid their digestive tract in healing, while some require medication and fluids for dehydration or any potential Giardia or Coccidia issues.
Keep your dog hydrated by providing water or low-sodium broth as an addition to their bland food, or adding probiotics as part of their diet – both will help restore healthy gut flora and hasten recovery.
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Rice
If your dog has diarrhea, they may benefit from eating a bland diet until their GI tract returns to normal. Offering easy digestible meals such as applesauce can speed recovery time and return them back to their regular eating schedule more quickly.
Plain white rice is the ideal food choice for dogs suffering from diarrhea as it provides healthy calories while stimulating good bacteria in their digestive tract. Avoid serving them packaged or instant rice which could contain ingredients that could irritate their stomachs.
Other easily digestible starches to feed include boiled potatoes and white bread, but if your dog exhibits symptoms of an upset stomach such as vomiting with diarrhea or other signs, contact their veterinarian immediately.
Potatoes
Potatoes are easily digestible starches that can help absorb excess fluid in the stomach. Furthermore, their high fiber content contributes to firming up stool formation in your dog.
Boiled potatoes can be an ideal food choice for dogs suffering from diarrhea. Their gentle digestibility means they’re suitable as either a standalone meal or combined with quality proteins like chicken and scrambled eggs for maximum benefit.
Canned pumpkin is one of my go-to recommendations for dogs suffering from diarrhea, as its high fiber and prebiotic content encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in their gut. Just make sure to select plain canned pumpkin without added sugars or spices.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains fiber to aid in your dog’s digestion. Furthermore, its prebiotics and antioxidant content aids digestion by fermenting into good bacteria that support it while inhibiting overgrowth of bad bacteria.
Pumpkin can be an effective home remedy for dogs with diarrhea and constipation, providing both insoluble and soluble fiber sources that can firm up stool while adding bulk.
Remember, it’s crucial to identify and treat the source of your dog’s digestive issues, whether this involves visiting a veterinarian and/or receiving prescription treatment from them. Follow their recommendations closely while staying aware of additional symptoms that might surface as time progresses.
Apples
Dogs may eat apple in small quantities, as long as you remove its seeds and core. Dogs have difficulty chewing this part of the apple, potentially leading to choking or intestinal blockage; and apple seeds contain toxic levels of cyanide which could harm pups.
Potatoes and carrots are ideal foods to feed to an animal with diarrhea as they’re easy and quick to digest. Carrots offer more dietary fiber to bulk out faecal matter and absorb excess liquid.
Protein is also essential when your pet has diarrhea. Boiled chicken is a tasty source of easily digestible quality protein; eggs provide another easy option that’s high in vitamin A content.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a low-calorie vegetable packed with fiber to aid with proper digestion. Furthermore, broccoli provides vitamins C and Sulforaphane which reduce inflammation in the gut.
Broccoli provides your dog with essential sulforaphane to strengthen intestinal junctions, helping prevent leaky gut syndrome. In addition, its abundance of vitamins K and C supports its healthy immune system function.
Introduce new foods, like broccoli, gradually to gauge your pet’s reaction. As too much can cause gastric irritation, broccoli stems should first be cooked or steamed into smaller pieces before feeding to your pup.
Peas
Peas are an excellent source of dietary fiber to support regularity in dogs’ digestive health and provide essential vitamins A, C, K, calcium magnesium potassium phosphorus for better overall digestive wellbeing. Plus, peas contain numerous other important vitamins such as A C K calcium magnesium potassium and phosphorus!
Although adding peas to your dog’s diet may help alleviate diarrhea, it’s important to remember that they shouldn’t replace an appropriate and species-appropriate diet. Furthermore, peas may cause digestive upset in some dogs as well as being choking hazards for small breeds; to minimize choking risks it is wise to introduce new foods slowly and in small amounts at first; make sure that fully cooked plain food items are used when serving peas for maximum safety.
