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How long can a dog eat a bland diet?

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The bland diet should be fed for 4 -5 days with no treats or other food sources until stools are firm.


How long should a dog be on a bland diet?

It's usually good to keep the pet on a bland diet for 2-3 days after the vomiting has stopped and the stool has returned to normal. When things stabilize, you can start mixing the bland diet with your pet's normal food. Start by mixing ½ regular food and ½ bland diet.

How long should a dog be on a bland diet after diarrhea?

I recommend feeding the bland diet to your dog for 3-4 days, after which you should slowly transition them back to their regular diet over 3-4 meals. Rapid changes in diet can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Can I feed my dog a bland diet all the time?

A bland diet is not a diet that should be used long term unless you've worked with your veterinarian or canine nutritionist to ensure that the bland homemade diet you're feeding is meeting all nutritional requirements for your dog, which will require the addition of vitamins and mineral supplements.

How long should I give my dog chicken and rice for diarrhea?

Normally, your dog should only need to be kept on a strict chicken and rice diet for two to three days.

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