1. PLAZA BLVD PET HOSPITAL
BLAND DIET FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Many dogs and cats have episodes of vomiting and/or diarrhea caused by eating foods or
other things not in their regular diet. In most cases the symptoms are self-limiting. The problem
can usually be resolved more quickly, however, by feeding foods that are non-irritating to the
intestinal tract.
NOTE:If your pet is vomiting frequently (every 1-3 hours), is refusing to eat and/or
drink, seems depressedorlethargic; this could indicate a more serious condition. Please
notify us as soonas possible if the above symptoms are present, or if you are concerned.
 Fast the animal for 12 to 24 hours. When an animal is fasted, the intestinal tract is
allowed to rest.
 Water should be available to your pet at all times.
A bland diet can be any of the following:
 A mixture of 2 parts cooked white rice and one part low fat cottage cheese
 A mixture of 2 parts cooked white rice and one part boiled chicken (breast preferably
with no skin)
 Science Diet ID can
NOTE:Be sure not to “fry” or “brown” the protein. The protein will retain some of the fat and
will further upset your pet’s stomach. Boiling the protein will allow all of the fat to be drained
off.
After the appropriate fasting time start feeding the bland diet. Feed the same amount of
food your pet usually eats (for example, if your pet normally eats 1 cup of his normal diet a day,
feed 1 cup of the bland diet a day). Feed multiple small meals per day dividing the daily amount
by 4-6 meals. The pet’s regular diet can gradually be added to the bland diet oncethe diarrhea
has resolved. The total transition from the bland to the regular diet should take approximately 3-
4 days.
Continued episodes of vomiting or diarrhea during the treatment courseshould be
reported to the clinic. This could indicate a more serious problem and medical attention may be
needed.
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