Bland diets should never be fed to your dog as a long-term dietary solution because they lack the required macro and micro nutrients a dog needs for overall health and wellness. As a short-term solution, a bland diet is fine, but long-term it is not.
Is a bland diet bad for dogs?
The bland diet is not well balanced, and is not appropriate for long term feeding. It's very much meant as a temporary solution (usually 2-4 days), and pets should be transitioned back to a well balance diet once gastro-intestinal signs have resolved.
How long can a dog eat a bland diet?
The bland diet should be fed for 4 -5 days with no treats or other food sources until stools are firm.
What is considered bland food for dogs?
A bland diet consists of foods that are easy to digest, are soothing to the digestive system and contain ingredients that help restore a solid stool. For dogs, it generally involves a boiled lean meat such as chicken, hamburger or turkey; and a starch such as cooked white rice or sweet potato.
How much bland diet should I feed my dog?
Feeding Amounts: Dogs weighing 5 – 15 pounds: Feed a total of about ½ - ¾ cup, split into smaller amounts throughout the day. Dogs weighing 16 – 30 pounds: Feed a total of about 1 - 1 ½ cups, split into smaller amounts throughout the day.
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