Alpine Animal Hospital
Debra M. Taylor, D.V.M.
Patti A. Tuck, D.V.M. Emily A. Lewis, D.V.M.
2202 E. M-32
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989)732-6427
(989)732-4561 Fax
Email: info@alpineanimalhospitalmi.com
www.alpineanimalhospitalmi.com
Dietary choices for the Gastro-Intestinal Patient
The following list of foods can be fed to patients for whom the Veterinarian
prescribes a bland diet. Such diets are commonly recommended for patients
recovering from stomach or bowel surgery, gastro-intestinal infection or parasites
(worms), inflammation of the pancreas, chronic vomiting and diarrhea, intestinal
mal-absorption syndrome, and dietary allergy problems.
 Cooked, boiled, drained ground beef or chuck (may be mixed with equal
parts boiled white rice)
 Skinless white turkey or chicken meat
 Cottage cheese (may be mixed with equal parts boiled white rice)
 Bland baby food- meat types only, strained or junior types (chicken, beef,
lamb, liver, etc.)
 Cooked mutton (may be mixed with equal amounts of white rice)
 Hard boiled eggs
For felines with diarrhea problem:
Prescription Diet c/d- (also good for patients with urinary problems)
Never feed milk to cats with diarrhea
NOTE: Contrary to popular belief, some cats develop diarrhea when fed milk or a
dry food diet and may respond well to certain canned foods.
Water should be available at all times unless vomiting is a problem. If the patient
vomits after drinking, water should be withheld for a few hours and reintroduced
in the form of ice cubes or crushed ice in the water dish or very small amounts of
water periodically.
Frequency of feeding is important. Small frequent meals (4-5) are preferred to
one or two large meals. Vitamins may be suggested for the patient that must be
placed on a bland diet for long term management. Your Veterinarian will suggest
this if necessary.
HOW MUCH TO FEED:
Size of animal
Meat
Cottage Cheese etc.
Baby Food
Toy Breeds (under 10 lbs)
¼ cup
3-4 times/day
¼ jar
Small Breeds (10-30 lbs)
½ cup
3-4 times/day
1 jar
Medium Breeds (30-60 lbs)
1-2 cups
3-4 times/day
3-4 jars
Large Breeds (60lbs and up)
2-4 cups
3-5 times/day
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The above guidelines are only recommended for short term usage, and not
considered balanced or adequate portions for long term management of the
gastro-intestinal patient.