Feeding your dog rice can ease its stomach problems.
Diarrhea in older dogs is a normal occurrence when they have eaten something that doesn't agree with their stomach, such as bugs, grass, dead this-or-that. When dogs suffer from diarrhea, they can benefit from a modified diet, especially one that decreases protein and increases gluten-free carbohydrates, such as rice. Feeding a dog rice over a period of five days can help ease its stomach problems. As with any diet modifications, you should consult your veterinarian first, especially if you have a puppy. Diarrhea in puppies could be a sign of a serious problem.
Instructions
1. Give your dog a bowl of water and nothing else on the first day. This is to keep him hydrated and not upset his stomach further.
2. Prepare 1 cup of white or brown rice, as you normally would for human consumption, on the second day. Offer the dog 2 tbsp. rice every two hours. If the dog tolerates the rice, increase servings to 1/4 cup every two hours.
3. Make a chicken, egg and rice mixture on the third day. Cook 1 cup of white or brown rice and boil 1 pound of chicken livers along with 2 eggs. Grind the chicken livers and peeled eggs to a fine consistency in a food processor, then mix it with the rice. Give your dog 2 tbsp. of the mixture every two hours, then offer 1/4 cup every two hours when you see that the dog is tolerating it well.
4. Mix 1 cup of white or brown rice with 1 cup of your dog's regular food on the fourth day. Give him 1/2 cup of this mixture every two hours.
5. Return to your dog's regular diet on the fifth day.
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