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Vomiting - Withhold all food and water for
12-24 hours
- After not vomiting for 12 hours,
offer only small, frequent potions of an electrolyte solution
(Pedialyte), Gatorade, or water
- When no vomiting has occured for 24
hours, begin to offer small frequent (3-6 times daily) portions of
a highly digesible diet, such as Prescription Diet I/D, or CNM-EN
formula. In addition, chicken, white rice, cottage cheese,
toast, baby food (chicken or beef) . Cottage cheese and toast
are easily digested and work well.
- Sometimes it helps to mix the food
with water for the next 24 hours, making a slurry.
If no vomiting occurs, gradually return your pet to full feed over
the next 3-5 days.
Diarrhea - No food should be given for 24-48
hours. Do NOT restrict water intake, unless vomiting is
present.
- Feed small abounts of highly
digestible foods Prescription Diet I/D, CNM-EN formula,
chicken, white rice, cottage cheese, toast, chicken or beef baby
food. Begin with 1/3 the amount you would normally feed
your pet each day and gradually increase to the normal amount fed
over the next several days.
- The diet should be highly
digestible, low in fiber, moderate in fat, and lactose (milk)
free
- Keep your pet's rear free of feces
by washing with warm water.
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All Creatures Animal Hospital |
1894 Ohio Pike
Amelia, OH 45102
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Phone: 513-797-PETS |
Fax: 513-797-7388 |
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