Your How much white rice should I give my dog for diarrhea? Tips and Tricks

Should I Starve My Dog if He Has Diarrhea

If your dog has diarrhea, it is important to keep them hydrated and fed. If you think your dog is starving, you should talk to your vet first. Starving your dog can often do more harm than good, and can even weaken the intestine wall. Keeping your dog hydrated and fed will help them stay healthy and avoid any potential complications.

How do I know if a home-remedy is the right thing for my dog?

If your dog is having diarrhea but otherwise eating, drinking and energetic, an at-home remedy sounds like a perfect plan. Certain antidiarrheal prescriptions, like certain antibiotics, can disrupt your dog’s natural microbiome and lead to on-going digestive issues. If it is best for your dog, a home-remedy can be the perfect solution to your dog’s diarrhea that won’t harm your dog’s gut flora in the process.

In certain situations, we recommend contacting your veterinarian first to let them know your dog’s signs and making sure that a home-remedy is the best choice.

How Much Rice Can I Give My Dog for Upset Stomach

If your dog has an upset stomach, feed them rice as part of a bland diet to help relieve their symptoms.

Feed rice no more than a quarter cup for a large dog and just a tablespoon or two for a smaller dog.

Rice is typically mixed with a small amount of lean protein, like shredded chicken breast, to make it more palatable for dogs with upset stomachs.

If your dog is having trouble eating rice on its own, mix it with another bland food to make it more appetizing.

If your dog is having trouble digesting rice, try mixing it with other types of food or giving it in a smaller quantity.

If your dog is still having trouble eating rice, talk to your veterinarian about other options.

Homemade Dog Food for Diarrhea Recipe (Helps to Firm Up Stools)

While rice was once a ubiquitous ingredient in many commercial pet foods, the “grain-free” trend in the dog food industry saw a shift away from including grains like rice in more recent years. Not all grains are nutritionally the same, and some are more healthy than others. White rice is a refined grain, meaning that the bran and the germ have been removed. This process strips away much of the fiber and nutrients. Some of these nutrients —including B vitamins and iron — are added back to “enriched” white rice, but the fiber is not added back. Because of this, it is a highly digestible carbohydrate, often prescribed to pet owners when their pet is experiencing diarrhea.

While white rice is mainly devoid of nutrients, it is much lower in arsenic than brown, making it safer to use. That said, if grains are adequately prepared, the risk of arsenic levels can be drastically reduced. See the bottom of this article for instructions on minimizing this risk.