Bland Diets
If your dog or cat shows signs of digestive upset (diarrhea, abdominal
pain, decreased appetite, or nausea), we recommend that you feed your pet a
bland diet rather than his or her usual commercial food. Bland diets aim to supply nutrition and energy to your pet
while minimizing irritation to the digestive tract.
You may either purchase a veterinary prescription diet from us, such as
I/D,
W/D, or EVD low-residue diet, or do your own
"home cooking".
To make your own bland diet, mix two parts of cooked rice to one
part boiled and drained
hamburger or
chicken (you want the meat as fat-free as possible).
Fed multiple small meals rather than one or two larger ones in a 24-hour
day, and warm food slightly to enhance the flavor if you refrigerate it.
Pets who are on antibiotics may feel less queasy if they are given active
yogurt cultures with their meals. If your pet will require a bland diet for more
than a few days, a
vitamin supplement
is also recommended.
If vomiting
persists, stop feeding your pet and call your veterinarian.