How to Ease a Dog's Upset Stomach

Dogs can be vulnerable to stomach ailments just like humans. Eating large quantities of food or the wrong types of food can lead to an upset stomach. Most dogs recover quickly but some may need to visit the veterinarian. Learning home remedies to help a dog with an upset stomach can help ease the discomfort he is experiencing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Grass
• Bowl
• Water
• Boiled chicken
• Boiled white rice
• Prescription medication

1. Allow your dog outside for brief periods so she can eat grass. Grass helps a dog vomit the offending food and can often ease the dog's symptoms.

2. Stop feeding the dog for 24 hours if he has diarrhea. He may refuse all food anyway, but make sure he doesn't consume anything. His stomach and digestive system need to purge the offending foods before you introduce any more food.

3. Keep a full bowl of water available at all times. Dehydration can set in if the dog has gone a long period without eating or drinking.

4. Feed the dog very bland food after 24 hours has passed. Good choices include boiled chicken and plain, boiled white rice. See how she reacts to the food and determine if she can handle going back on her regular food soon.

5. Take the dog to the veterinarian if his symptoms persist longer than 24 hours. He may have a virus in his intestines that needs medication.

Tips & Warnings

• Call your veterinarian before giving the dog any over-the-counter medications or herbal remedies to ease her upset stomach. Some contain aspirin and can actually do more harm than good.

[Maryski]

on 6/21/2008 Thanks, I cooking up some chicken and rice right now.

[Desula]

on 5/2/2008 Thanks for the tips.