Instructions for Feeding a Bland Diet

The general rule for feeding a bland diet is as follows:

Withhold water and few for ____ hours.

If there is no vomiting after that period of time, water can be started. Start with a couple tablespoons only. If there is no vomiting, offer more 20 to 30 minutes later. Only offer small amounts at a time. If there is no vomiting of the water after 2 to 3 hours, then you can slowly begin a bland diet. ??

A bland diet can be made form a boiled lean meat (chicken, hamburger or turkey) mixed 50/50 with boiled white rice. Do not use any additives such as butter, salt, garlic, or seasoning. ??Start with a very small amount such as one tablespoon or a small meatball sized portion. If there is no vomiting after 2 hours, you can offer a little more.

Gradually the quantity can be increased and the frequency increased. For example, instead of 2 Tbsp every 2 hours, you can gradually increase the amount to maybe a ½ cup then a cup every 3 or 4 hours.

Generally if this plan is working, you can feed this diet for 1 to 2 days then begin gradually mixing your pet’s normal food.

Over a couple days, y slowly decrease the bland diet and increase is regular food until he is back on his normal food. ?

If your pet continues to vomit, has diarrhea, is lethargic or won’t eat – please call us.