Nadine BunteIf your dog is sick, has diarrhea, and is vomiting, it is primarily up to the owner to decide whether a veterinarian should be consulted.
How to help your dog with nutrition now First, the stomach and intestines should be relieved by drinking plenty of water, and no solid food should be given during the day.
The dog is now ready to eat:
Afterward, you should feed in small portions. The stomach and intestines need to rest and not be overloaded. Therefore, it’s better to feed 4-5 times a day with small portions. This means giving 2 tablespoons of a bland diet throughout the day.
An example of a day could be: at 09:00, at 12:00, at 15:00, at 18:00.
What is a bland diet?
A bland diet is easily digestible food for the stomach and intestines, a kind of diet food that should be given for 4-6 days during illness.
An example of a bland diet:
For a dog weighing 20-25 kg, the following products can be used:
- 150 g potatoes
- 200 g turkey meat
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon yogurt or cottage cheese
Peel and dice the potatoes. Rinse the turkey meat and cut it into small pieces. Cook the potatoes and turkey meat in a pot with water. When both are cooked, puree them and mix them with soaked flaxseed and yogurt. Feed it, as described, in small portions throughout the day.
Are you uncertain?
In case of uncertainty, always consult a veterinarian! Vomiting can also indicate something more serious than an infection. There may also be suspicion of stomach/intestinal obstruction or poisoning. Only a veterinarian can exclude this with certainty.
I hope I have been able to help you and wish your best friend a fast recovery.
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