Why is a bland diet needed? The first thing a physician will try to do is get the stomach quieted so as to be able to accept fluids, which is necessary for proper functioning of internal organs. This is why a bland diet is needed.
A pet's upset stomach is similar to ours in that his stomach, when upset for prolonged periods, also needs complete rest for twenty four hours or more to ward off dehydration.
* If either of these problems becomes consistent and lasts for then 24 hours, we recommend dropping off a stool sample to be sent to the laboratory for examination to check for internal parasites and arranging an appointment with the doctor.
Vomiting
It is important that immediate care be taken to prevent this situation from becoming critical. In some cases, a pet may not be able to drink water without vomiting. If your pet is experiencing this problem, offer small amounts of water (use good judgment according to size, such as giving a teaspoon full for petite pets or a tablespoon full for the larger pet) every 15 minutes or so. If he is able to contain the water, gradually increase the amounts offered over the next few hours until his thirst is satisfied. After at least 12 hours, when your pet's thirst has been satisfied, you may begin giving small amounts of food.
If he is unable to keep the water down, discontinue all food and water for 12 hours and restart the process. If you’re pet is still unable to keep water down, or has been continually vomiting, please call your veterinarian immediately to set up an appointment.
DIARRHEA
As with vomiting, treating diarrhea is approached the same way. All regular food and treats should be discontinued immediately. Access to water should be unlimited and small amounts of a bland diet should be offered every few hours. If the diarrhea is severe and your pet is acting normally, discontinue all food for about 12 hours and restart the process. If the diarrhea continues or you are beginning seeing a large amount of blood (usually caused due to an irritated intestinal tract), please call you veterinarian immediately to set up an appointment.
BLAND DIET
*Discontinue all regular food and treats.
Give a diet of 2/3 rice and 1/3 boiled chicken or hamburger.
Boiling meats that are very low in fat such as chicken (no skin) or hamburger.
Pour off the fat after boiling.
2/3 rice or other bland grain
Do not add any oils or fats to the diet at this point.
When you begin to see normal stools, go additional 2-4 meals with the bland diet slowly combining the regular food at a 25:75 ratio, then 50:50, finally 75:25 and back to their regular food.
If the diarrhea or vomiting restarts, we recommend dropping off a stool sample and calling your veterinarian for an appointment.
You should take your pet to the veterinarian if your pet is:
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