I have a puppy who is just under 10 lbs, she is getting over a stomach infection and the vet recommended that she eat chicken and rice only for the next few days. What is the ratio of chicken/rice that she should be eating? And how much food overall for…
How much chicken and rice to feed a dog?
I have a puppy who is just under 10 lbs, she is getting over a stomach infection and the vet recommended that she eat chicken and rice only for the next few days. What is the ratio of chicken/rice that she should be eating? And how much food overall for…... General Dog Discussions : How much chicken and rice to feed a dog?...
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How much chicken and rice to feed a dog?General Dog Discussions
I have a puppy who is just under 10 lbs, she is getting over a stomach infection and the vet recommended that she eat chicken and rice only for the next few days. What is the ratio of chicken/rice that she should be eating? And how much food overall for the day? I read 2-3% of the dogs body weight, but that seemed low.
How much chicken and rice to feed a dog?
How much chicken and rice to feed a dog?General Dog Discussions
You need to keep it low if she is convalescent , especially convalescent after stomach problems .About two spoonfuls of cooked cool rice with one spoonful of chopped up cooled cooked chicken is the right proportion .Feed little and often , not a bumper meal twice a day .As she gets better , reduce the frequency , and increase the quantity . A pup needs to be fed about 4 or 3 times a day , reducing to 3 or 2 as she gets older , 2 as an adult .
With having an upset stomach already I'd air on the side of caution and go with no more than 1.5 cups. Maybe even split into two meals. 50/50 on the chicken and rice is what we do.
Cooked white rice is a bland diet for a sore gut. Adding chicken or cottage cheese gives a little protein that the canine body needs. 3% of ten pounds is 1/3 pound, or between five and six ounces. Get a kitchen scale and weigh it out. I bet it's a cup of rice and a couple ounces of chicken.