For a dog experiencing diarrhea, you can try a few home remedies, including dietary adjustments, to help alleviate their symptoms
. If the diarrhea doesn't improve or worsens, consult with your veterinarian
. Consider these options for your dog
:
- Bland Diet A bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger and white rice can be easily digestible and help normalize their stool
- Plain Rice Plain white rice is easy to digest and contains fiber that can help absorb excess water in the stool
. Avoid instant rice, which may contain additives that can irritate the GI tract
- Rice Water Boiling white rice in excess water and then removing the rice grains produces rice water that can help with digestion, reduce gas and bloating, provide essential minerals, and give them energy through carbohydrates
- Pumpkin Plain canned pumpkin is high in fiber and prebiotics, which can promote healthy gut bacteria and regulate digestion
. Ensure that it is 100% pumpkin and does not contain additives or flavorings
- Potatoes Plain white or sweet potatoes that have been boiled and mashed contain digestible starches and fiber, which can be beneficial for dogs with diarrhea
. Do not feed raw potatoes to dogs
- Porridge Oats Fully cooked porridge oats are high in dietary fiber and can help to firm up a dog's bowel movements. Cook the oats with water, and avoid adding sugar or other flavorings
- Lean Protein Plain, low-fat protein sources like chicken or turkey without the skin are easy to digest
. Boil the chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and allow it to cool before serving
- Probiotics Probiotics can promote live bacteria that aid digestion
. Plain yogurt with active cultures also contains probiotics, but only give it to dogs who can tolerate milk products
. You can also find probiotics in paste or powder form
