BLAND DIET RECIPE

THIS DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE CONTACTING YOUR VETERINARIAN.

If your pet is vomiting, call your veterinarian immediately.
If your pet is not improving, call your veterinarian immediately.
Cats should not go >24 hours without eating.    Call your veterinarian immediately.

 

Ingredients may consist of one or more items.

Ideally, try to mix protein and starch equally  (50:50).

 

PROTEIN OPTIONS:

  • Boiled chicken, turkey, hamburger (rinse off all fat)
  • Low-fat PLAIN yogurt (no sweeteners or fruit)
  • Low-fat cottage cheese
  • Baby food (Gerber’s infant is great.  No onions in the ingredients)
  • Microwave a scrambled egg (no oil, cooking spray, or seasonings)

 

STARCH OPTIONS:

  • Plain macaroni
  • White rice
  • White potatoes
  • White bread
  • Flour tortillas

 

For “Soupier” Food:

  • Low -sodium chicken/beef broth can be added to the food.

 

If Diarrhea is Present:

  • Add unsweetened canned pumpkin separately or mixed in with food.   (Approximately 1 Tablespoon per 10 pounds)

 

HOW LONG/OFTEN DO I FEED MY PET THIS DIET?

  • If you are not feeding a commercially-prepared food for gastrointestinal recovery, use this recipe for 5-7 days to allow the GI tract to rest and recover.
  • Plan to feed small amounts 4-6 times daily, if possible.

HOW MUCH DO I FEED MY PET?

  • The TOTAL DAILY amount of food is approximately 1/2 cup per 10 pounds of body weight per day.  For example, a 10-lb dog would receive 1/2 cup of the bland diet FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.   A 50-lb dog would receive 2 1/2 cups FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.
  • Divide the total  amount into smaller meals to be given 4-6 times during the day.
  • When your pet begins to improve, you can try adding in some of their regular diet for another 3-5 days before resuming the regular diet.