Key Points
- There are many foods that can benefit your dogs stomach when upset.
- Feeding a bland diet can help comfort your dogs tummy in many circumstances.
-Sometimes, and upset stomach (throwing up, diarrhea, lethargy) can be a sign of a more serious issue--consult your vet.
Recipes for upset stomach.
1.) Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice are the main ingredient in many dog foods, and these mild foods sit well on upset canine stomachs. Plus, this bland meal is easy to prepare. All you need are boneless, skinless chicken breasts and rice. White rice isn't as nutritional as say brown rice, but its blandness makes it more suitable for upset stomachs. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked and cut or shred it into small, bite-sized pieces for your dog, since some dogs like to eat quick and may choke. You can also buy pre-prepared meals if you don't want to cook or can't.
2.) Shredded Chicken
Shredded chicken is easy on upset stomachs and if your dog hasn't wanted to eat its a great way to get them excited enough to chow down. Plain, unseasoned, boiled, shredded chicken is easy to digest and is packed with nutritions such as vitamins, minerals, fats, and amino acids, making it a one of the best things to feed your pup when feeling unwell. if you are preparing ahead of time chicken can last 2-6 months in the freeze , you can find packaged shredded chicken online if you as well.
3.)Pumpkin
Pumpkin has many benefits to digestive health pumpkin is high in fiber, which helps regulate your dog's digestive systems. Cooked, peeled, unsalted, and unseasoned pumpkin contains vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium, copper, and manganese.
Adding pumpkin to your dog’s meal usually helps regulate mild constipation. Veterinarians recommend one to four tablespoons of pumpkin, depending on your dog’s size. you can use canned pumpkin for quicker serving! make sure that it is unseasoned plain pumpkin not added flavor or spices. if you are just trying to be prepared you can also purchase pumpkin powders for long term storage and readiness.
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