Dog Food Recipe for Upset Stomach


Dogs | Published April 4, 2024 by Mimi Council

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If your dog isn’t feeling well and they have tummy troubles, try this simple homemade Dog Food Recipe for Upset Stomach. This three ingredient recipe will have them feeling better in no time! 

If you love making food for your sit as much as I do, be sure to check out some of John John’s favorite recipes like Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs, Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes for Dogs, or Sunday Brunch for Dogs

dog food recipe for upset stomach

If your dog isn’t feeling well, then they may need a special meal, just like you! I know when I’m not feeling well, I want a really simple and bland meal that doesn’t include any fruits or veggies, just simple protein and carbs to coat my stomach and not make it feel worse. 

So, you will love this simple chicken dog food recipe for your dogs as it includes simple healthy ingredients that will make your dog feel better and give them some nourishment! This simple chicken dog food recipe only has three ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen: chicken, rice, and pumpkin. 

If your dog is having any kind of GI upset or diarrhea, then feeding them a really simple meal such as chicken, white rice, and pumpkin will help. The white rice is low in fiber and easy to digest. The chicken gives them lean protein. And pumpkin is a super food that’s known to help with GI upset. Pumpkin can add bulk to their stool, which can help with diarrhea. 

dog food recipe for upset stomach

Why You'll Love This Recipe

3 Ingredients: When your dog isn't feeling well, minimal ingredient meals are best. This will ensure that their GI system isn't getting overloaded and has really simple food to digest. All you need to make this recipe is organic chicken breasts, pumpkin puree, and white rice.

Easy: This dog food recipe for upset stomach is so easy! It's quick and simple to make and your dog will love it.

Use as Base: If you make your dog homemade food, this simple chicken dog food recipe can be used as a base food even if they are not sick. Add in some veggies like carrots, bell pepper, or cabbage, sprinkle with a little hemp seeds, chia seeds or nutritional yeast and your dog has a much more balanced meal.

dog food recipe for upset stomach

Ingredients

dog food recipe for upset stomach

Tools Needed 

  • Small Pot: I use a small pot to cook the rice. You can do this in your rice cooker if you prefer.
  • 3-Quart Pot: I use a 3-quart pot to boil the chicken.

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dog food recipe for upset stomach

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 

Cook the rice per the instructions. 

Step 2 

In a medium pot, fill three-quarters with water and add the chicken. Bring to a boil and boil chicken until done, about 15 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165. 

Step 3

Chop the chicken into small cubes. 

Step 4

Prepare your dog’s food by adding rice, chicken, and a little pumpkin and mix it up. 

dog food recipe for upset stomach
dog food recipe for upset stomach

FAQ's

Why is boiled chicken good for dogs?

Steaming or boiling meat is a healthier way to preserve nutrients. Boiling chicken is a great way to cook chicken for dogs. Gently cooked food is best for dogs for digestion and boiling chicken will cook it at a lower temperature than if you bake it.

How much homemade food should I feed my dog?

This all depends on your dog’s size, current weight, and activity level. Always check with your vet to make sure you are feeding your dog the appropriate amount of food for their size and age.

But a general rule is you should be feeding your dog 2% to 5% of their body weight in fresh food. And small dogs weighing about 20 pounds or less can even get up to 10%! I have an entire article dedicated to How Much Homemade Dog Food Should I Feed My Dog? with a formula you can use for your dog's weight.

How much pumpkin should I give my dog?

Start small if you haven’t been feeding your dog pumpkin. Start with 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of dog. Aim for about 1 teaspoon for small dogs, 1 tablespoon for medium dogs, and 2 tablespoons for large dogs. 

Can I feed my dog this all the time?

While this is a healthy meal for when your dog isn’t feeling well, it’s not healthy to only feed your dog this. Just like you need fruits, veggies, and variety in your diet, so does your dog! Reserve this meal for when your dog isn’t feeling well or even for special occasions. This would be like a treat meal for them, just like you sometimes eat a meal without fruits and veggies, it’s okay to allow your dog the same pleasure. 

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Dog Food Recipe for Upset Stomach

Mimi Council
This simple chicken dog food recipe is a great dog food recipe for upset stomach. When your pup isn't feeling well, bland, simple foods are best and this dinner has everything they need to feel better quick.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dog Food
Cuisine American
Makes 10 servings
Calories 123 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice per the instructions.
  • In a medium pot, fill three-quarters with water and add the chicken. Bring to a boil and boil chicken until done, about 15 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165.
  • Chop the chicken into small cubes.
  • Prepare your dogs food by adding rice, chicken, and a little pumpkin and mix it up.

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Notes

Serving Size – This makes about 10 meals for John John, about a week's worth of food. If you have a larger dog you can double or triple this recipe. If you have a smaller dog, you can half it as you shouldn't keep food for more than 5 days in the fridge.  
Tip – If your dog only needs this meal for a few days, you can add in gently cooked dog friendly veggies to make this meal more complete. 
High Altitude – Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1920IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg
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