Digestive Health
6 Foods That Settle a Dog's Upset Stomach
When your dog's stomach is in knots, kibble is too harsh. Switch to these bland, soothing foods for a few days.
Educational content — not veterinary advice
Information on this page is general guidance only and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed veterinarian. Always work with your vet before making condition-related dietary changes.
1. Boiled chicken breast
Skinless, boneless, plain. Lean, digestible protein — shred and serve at room temperature.
2. Plain white rice
Low fibre but highly digestible. Cook thoroughly, cool before serving.
3. Pure canned pumpkin
The universal stool regulator. 1 tsp for small dogs, up to 2 tbsp for large dogs. Never pie filling.
4. Plain live-culture yogurt
Small amounts of natural probiotics. Check labels — anything with xylitol is fatal to dogs.
5. Boiled sweet potato
Gentle carbs and fibre. Mashed, unseasoned.
6. Bone broth (onion & garlic free)
Hydrates and provides collagen and amino acids. Great for dogs who won't drink water.
The bland-diet protocol
Feed 50% chicken + 50% rice for 2–3 days, then transition back to normal food (with a probiotic) over the following 4–5 days. If vomiting persists more than 24 hours, see the vet.
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