What food is good for dogs with vomiting and diarrhea

Watching the dog listless due to vomiting and diarrhea, its originally lively eyes losing their luster, and curled up in the corner, the owner's heart seems to be tightly gripped. In this "battle" against the disease, in addition to following the doctor's orders for treatment, the right food is like a "good medicine" for healing. It can not only replenish energy for the weak body but also carry the owner's full love and expectation. Only by choosing the right food and using a warm feeding method can we help the dog overcome the illness as soon as possible and regain its vitality.

During the period when the dog is vomiting and having diarrhea, its stomach and intestines are in an extremely fragile and sensitive state. At this time, the choice of food must follow the principles of being easily digestible, low in irritation, and nutritionally balanced to avoid adding an extra burden to the stomach and intestines. In the early stage when the dog has just stopped vomiting and having diarrhea, do not be eager to feed it a large amount of food. Instead, it is necessary to fast and stop giving it water for a period of time to allow the stomach and intestines to have a full rest. It is generally recommended to fast for 4 to 6 hours, and closely observe the dog's condition during this period. If the dog does not vomit or have diarrhea again, you can try to give it a small amount of clean drinking water, feeding it in small amounts and multiple times to prevent excessive drinking of water at one time from irritating the stomach and intestines again. Watching the dog carefully licking the clear water, the owner feels both heartbroken and expectant, hoping that the water can moisten its dry body and that it can successfully get through this difficult stage.

When the dog can accept drinking water and there are no abnormal reactions, you can start to try feeding some light and easily digestible liquid food. White rice porridge is a good choice. Cook the rice until it is soft and rotten, with the rice grains fully blossoming to make a thick rice soup. The rice soup is rich in carbohydrates, which can quickly replenish energy for the dog, and its texture is delicate, making it easy to be digested and absorbed by the stomach and intestines. When feeding, make sure that the temperature of the rice porridge is moderate, neither too hot nor too cold, and feed it to the dog little by little with a small spoon. Watching the dog slowly swallowing the rice porridge, even if it only takes a small bite, the owner will feel delighted. This small bite of food is the hope for the dog's recovery. In addition to white rice porridge, chicken soup can also be prepared. Select fresh chicken breast, cut it into small pieces, cook it in clean water, skim off the oil on the surface, and only feed the clear soup part to the dog. The chicken soup is rich in protein, which can provide the necessary nutrition for the dog. At the same time, its light taste and warm temperature can also soothe the dog's uncomfortable stomach and intestines.

As the dog's condition gradually stabilizes, the types and consistency of the food can be increased on the basis of the liquid food. Boiled pumpkin puree is a very good choice. Pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help digestion. At the same time, its texture is soft and glutinous, making it easy to chew and digest. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, cut it into small pieces, steam it, and then press it into a puree with a spoon. Feed it after it cools down to room temperature. In addition, you can also try feeding boiled carrot puree. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and carotene, which are beneficial to the dog's eyes and immune system. Similarly, steam the carrots and make them into a puree, and feed them alternately with the pumpkin puree, which can not only enrich the dog's diet but also ensure the intake of nutrients. At this stage, the feeding frequency should follow the principle of small meals and frequent feeding. It can be fed 4 to 5 times a day, with a small amount each time, giving the stomach and intestines enough time to digest and absorb. Every careful preparation of food and every patient feeding are filled with the owner's deep love for the dog, hoping that these foods can be like the warm sunshine, gradually dispelling the dog's physical discomfort.

When the dog's symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea basically disappear, and its mental state and appetite are significantly improved, it can gradually transition to semi-liquid food. Cook the rice porridge a little thicker and add a small amount of chopped cooked chicken cubes. Chicken is rich in high-quality protein and is an important source of nutrition for the dog to regain its strength. You can also make fish porridge. Choose fish with few thorns, such as salmon and cod. Steam the fish, pick out the fish bones, crush the fish meat, and add it to the rice porridge. Fish is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help enhance the dog's immunity and promote physical recovery. During the process of making food, ensure that the ingredients are fresh and hygienic, and avoid adding any seasonings, including salt, oil, sugar, etc., to prevent irritating the dog's newly recovered stomach and intestines. Watching the dog eating the semi-liquid food voraciously, the owner is filled with relief. The little guy who had no interest in food before finally has an appetite again, which is a good sign of recovery.

In the later stage of the dog's recovery, when its gastrointestinal function basically returns to normal, it can gradually transition to normal dog food. However, it should be noted that do not suddenly change the type of dog food or return to the previous feeding amount. You can first soak the dog food in warm water to make it easier to digest, and then mix it with the previous semi-liquid food for feeding. Slowly increase the proportion of the dog food until it completely transitions to a normal diet. At the same time, choosing high-quality dog food that is nutritionally balanced and easily digestible is crucial. Check the ingredient list of the dog food and give priority to products that use meat as the main ingredient and do not contain too many grains and additives. In addition, you can appropriately supplement the dog with some probiotics to help regulate the intestinal flora and enhance the gastrointestinal function. Every time you select food and adjust the diet for the dog, it is the owner's careful care for its health, hoping to build a healthy defense line for the dog with these efforts.

Feeding a dog with vomiting and diarrhea is a "guardianship action" full of love and responsibility. From carefully feeding clear water at the beginning, to carefully preparing various easily digestible foods, and then gradually transitioning to a normal diet, every link embodies the owner's efforts. Watching the dog go from being weak to healthy and from being listless to lively, all the efforts have turned into full happiness. Food not only nourishes the dog's body but also conveys the owner's endless love. May every sick dog recover its health as soon as possible with the right food and warm care and continue to share a wonderful life with the owner.