Every dog owner will eventually be put in the situation of dealing with a dog having an upset stomach. Oftentimes these dogs will not have much of an appetite. Changing Fido's diet will be the key to helping to soothe the upset stomach and entice him to eat regular meals again. If you're reading this, it's likely you're in a similar situation, and this dog food recipe for sick dog may help get your pooch on the mend.
An upset stomach is a general term for many digestive issues in dogs that are not chronic. If your dog has diarrhea, vomiting or nausea frequently, then you'll need to consult your veterinarian to confirm that he is not suffering from any other serious health condition.
If your dog only has an upset stomach once in a while, there is a good chance it was caused by something he ate that didn't agree with him. This is where a dog food recipe for sick dog will help you fix the problem, or alleviate the symptoms.
Dog Food Recipe for Sick Dog
The food you feed your sick pup should be formulated with ingredients that are easy to digest and help to soothe the gastrointestinal tract. You'll have to begin with small servings and gradually work your dog up to eating his regular meals again.
It's best to start with 4-5 small portions of this food (or a similar recipe) for the first day. If your dog seems to keep the portions down, you can increase the serving size and feed 3-4 portions the second day. If all goes well, by the third day your dog should be ready to get back to his regular diet.
If at any time you notice that your pet's symptoms are getting worse, adjust the portions to a smaller amount and spread out the feeding times. Basically, a little bit of food will go a long way when your dog is suffering from an upset stomach.
It's not going to hurt your pet to eat less calories for a few days. Don't worry about the calorie content that he requires daily, instead focus on getting some high quality ingredients (like the ones in this dog food recipe for sick dog) into his system to help get things back on track.
Vomiting and diarrhea are the two most noticeable signs of upset stomach in dogs. If your dog continues to throw up or have diarrhea for more than 48 hours, you must seek veterinary care. Also, if your dog's symptoms seem to be getting progressively worse, you must seek veterinary treatment.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup DRY brown rice
Directions
Before you can prepare this recipe, you'll need to do a bit of prep work. First, scramble the eggs. You'll also need to cook the rice. The 1/2 cup of dry rice should turn into about 1 cup of cooked rice.
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Once the food has cooled, you can feed it to your pet. As I mentioned, you'll want to feed very small portions to aid in getting the digestive tract back into healthy working order.
It's not about nutritional balance or the correct calorie count in this instance. This recipe should NOT be fed long term. After 48-72 hours on this diet, your dog needs to be transitioned back to his regular dog food.
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