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Chicken, Rice, and Pumpkin Diet for Dogs: Recipe, Pumpkin Dosage, and What Earth Clinic Readers Report

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The chicken, rice, and pumpkin bland diet is one of the most time-tested home remedies for dog diarrhea and digestive upset — and Earth Clinic readers have been refining this protocol for years with practical tips, variations, and honest feedback on what works and what doesn't. This simple three-ingredient combination gives an irritated digestive system time to rest and heal while keeping your dog nourished and hydrated.

This page covers the complete Earth Clinic protocol for the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet: why each ingredient works, how to prepare it correctly, feeding amounts and timing, how to transition back to regular food, variations readers use, and what the community has learned about common mistakes that slow recovery.

Important: The chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet is intended for mild, short-term digestive upset only — typically 2–3 days. It is not nutritionally complete for long-term feeding. If your dog has severe vomiting, bloody stool, significant lethargy, or symptoms lasting more than 48 hours, consult a veterinarian promptly. Puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with chronic illness require veterinary evaluation sooner.

At a Glance

  • Boiled chicken, white rice, and plain pumpkin is one of the most effective home remedies for mild dog diarrhea and upset stomach.
  • Each ingredient plays a specific role: chicken for easy-to-digest protein, rice to bind loose stools, pumpkin to regulate gut motility through soluble fiber.
  • Use only plain canned pumpkin — never pumpkin pie filling, which contains spices and sugar that can worsen digestive upset.
  • Feed small, frequent meals rather than one large serving.
  • Most dogs show improvement within 24 hours; transition back to regular food over 3–5 days once stools normalize.
  • Add plain yogurt or kefir for probiotic support if your dog tolerates dairy.
Earth Clinic Experience:

The chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet is one of the most universally recommended home remedies in Earth Clinic's pet health community — discussed not just for acute diarrhea but for post-antibiotic gut recovery, sensitive stomach management, and as a transition food for dogs switching diets. The community has accumulated detailed practical knowledge about preparation, amounts, timing, and the variations that work best for different situations.

What Earth Clinic Readers Report About the Chicken, Rice, and Pumpkin Diet

Earth Clinic's pet health community has shared enough experience with this diet that several clear patterns have emerged beyond the basic recipe.

Most dogs respond within 24 hours

The most consistent report across Earth Clinic's dog digestive upset posts is that mild diarrhea typically improves significantly within the first 24 hours on the bland diet. Readers describe firmer stools appearing by the second meal in many cases. Dogs with more severe or longer-standing digestive issues may take 2–3 days to show clear improvement. Readers who report slow improvement are often found to have made one of the common preparation mistakes — adding seasonings, using the wrong type of pumpkin, or not removing enough fat from the chicken.

Pumpkin is the most underused ingredient

Many dog owners know about the chicken and rice component but underestimate or skip the pumpkin. Earth Clinic readers consistently identify plain pumpkin as the most important ingredient for actually regulating stool consistency — more so than the rice. Pumpkin's soluble fiber absorbs excess water in the intestines for diarrhea, but can also add bulk and moisture for constipation — making it genuinely bidirectional in its effects. The most common reader mistake is using too little pumpkin or accidentally buying pumpkin pie filling rather than plain canned pumpkin.

Probiotics make a significant difference

Earth Clinic readers who add a probiotic alongside the bland diet — whether plain yogurt, kefir, or a dedicated probiotic supplement — consistently report faster recovery than those using chicken and rice alone. This makes biological sense: diarrhea disrupts the gut microbiome, and restoring beneficial bacteria alongside the bland diet addresses both the symptom and the underlying imbalance. Readers whose dogs have recently had antibiotics are particularly emphatic about probiotic addition, as antibiotics deplete gut flora significantly.

The transition back to regular food is where most relapses happen

One of the most important practical insights from Earth Clinic's community is that reintroducing regular food too quickly is the most common cause of relapse. Many dog owners see stool normalize and immediately switch back to kibble — triggering a return of diarrhea within 24 hours. The community's consistent guidance is a 3–5 day gradual transition: starting with 75% bland diet and 25% regular food, then 50/50, then 25/75, before returning to full regular diet. This gradual approach gives the recovering digestive system time to adjust.

The diet works for more than acute diarrhea

Beyond acute diarrhea, Earth Clinic readers describe the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet as useful in several other contexts: post-surgical recovery when normal food is not tolerated, during and after antibiotic courses that disturb digestion, as a temporary diet during food transition when switching brands, and as a periodic reset for dogs with chronically sensitive stomachs. Several readers describe keeping a can of pumpkin and a supply of white rice permanently on hand for these situations.

Some dogs become so fond of the diet they resist going back to regular food

Reader Paulette from Michigan describes a common problem that appears in Earth Clinic's posts: her dog loved the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet so much he refused to go back to regular kibble and always wanted more. This is worth anticipating — the bland diet is more palatable to many dogs than their regular food. The gradual transition protocol helps manage this, but some dogs require patience and firmness about returning to a nutritionally complete diet.

Pumpkin alone can be a fast first response

Several Earth Clinic readers describe giving pumpkin alone as an immediate first step before preparing the full bland diet — particularly useful when chicken and rice aren't immediately available. Reader Sandy from Monroe describes a two-week diarrhea problem resolving after just one day of pumpkin alone. Starting with 1–2 tablespoons of plain canned pumpkin as a first response while preparing the full meal is a practical approach that the community endorses.

This remedy works for cats too

While this page focuses on dogs, Earth Clinic readers regularly apply the same pumpkin-based protocol to cats with digestive upset — with equally dramatic results. Reader Prada from England describes her Egyptian hairless cat recovering from severe bloody diarrhea and lethargy within 18 hours of blended pumpkin. Reader Janet from Vancouver describes a tabby cat going from bloody diarrhea and near-death to normal in 3 days. Reader Lulu47 from Tampa describes her 4-month-old kitten recovering from vomiting, diarrhea, and significant weight loss over 4 days using chicken, pumpkin, and rice alongside coconut oil and diluted ACV. The pumpkin dosage for cats is much smaller — 1 teaspoon for most cats — and preparation should be plain with no rice if the cat is also vomiting.

Sometimes diet change is the real fix

Earth Clinic's community is honest about cases where the bland diet helped temporarily but didn't resolve the underlying problem. Reader Cheryl from Ottawa describes her sheepdog continuing to have diarrhea despite the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet — until she switched from Eukanuba to Orijen kibble, at which point the problem resolved. This is an important observation: for dogs with recurring or persistent diarrhea, the bland diet manages the acute episode but a food sensitivity or low-quality regular diet may be the root cause that needs addressing.

Each ingredient in this combination plays a specific and complementary role in calming digestive upset:

  • Boiled chicken (protein): Lean, easily digestible protein that supports tissue repair and provides energy without the fat content that can worsen diarrhea. Fat slows digestion and can exacerbate loose stools — which is why all skin, bones, and visible fat must be removed before cooking, and why the cooking water (which contains dissolved fat) is discarded rather than used.
  • White rice (carbohydrate): Low-fiber, easily digested starch that is gentle on an inflamed gut. White rice is preferred over brown rice specifically because it is lower in fiber — during diarrhea, the gut needs less fiber, not more. The starch in white rice helps bind loose stools and provides easily accessible energy.
  • Plain pumpkin (soluble fiber): The most therapeutically active ingredient. Pumpkin's high soluble fiber content (primarily pectin) absorbs excess water in the intestines, helping firm loose stools. Soluble fiber also feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports the gut lining. Unlike insoluble fiber, which speeds gut transit and can worsen diarrhea, soluble fiber slows and regulates transit — making pumpkin genuinely effective rather than just traditional.

The Pumpkin Question: How Much and Which Kind

Pumpkin causes more confusion than any other component of this diet, and getting it right makes a real difference in results.

Critical: Plain Pumpkin Only

Use only 100% pure canned pumpkin — the ingredient list should say nothing but "pumpkin." Never use pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin pie mix, which contains cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar. Nutmeg is toxic to dogs. Even small amounts of pumpkin pie filling can worsen digestive upset and cause additional harm.

Pumpkin Dosage by Dog Size

  • Small dogs (under 15 lbs): 1–2 teaspoons per meal
  • Medium dogs (15–35 lbs): 1–2 tablespoons per meal
  • Large dogs (35–70 lbs): 2–4 tablespoons per meal
  • Very large dogs (over 70 lbs): 4–5 tablespoons per meal

Fresh cooked pumpkin (plain, no seasoning) works just as well as canned if you have it available. Pumpkin powder is also effective — follow package directions for equivalent fiber content.

Rescue Shelter Validation:

An Ontario animal rescue organization uses boiled chicken, white rice, and plain pumpkin as their standard protocol for newly rescued dogs — animals that are typically emaciated, dehydrated, and full of parasites. Having a protocol effective enough for this context speaks to the reliability of the remedy even in challenging cases. Their standard ratio: 3 parts boiled white rice to 1 part mashed chicken, with plain pureed pumpkin dosed by size (approximately 1 tablespoon for a 50 lb dog per day).

Cost perspective from Earth Clinic readers:

Reader Justin from Orlando describes spending $600 at an emergency vet — with 5 more days of accidents at home — before the bland diet resolved his dog's diarrhea in one day at a cost of under $2. Reader Sueellen from Dallas avoided a potential $2,300 bill with the same remedy. Reader Lulu47 estimates approximately $12 total for enough ingredients to treat 20 cats. This cost context explains why Earth Clinic's bland diet posts have been shared and returned to for over 15 years.

Recipe and Preparation

Chicken, Rice, and Pumpkin Bland Diet Recipe

Ingredients (makes approximately 2 meals for a medium dog):

  • 1 cup cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon plain canned pumpkin per 50 lbs of body weight
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon plain unsweetened yogurt or kefir for probiotic support
Reader-validated ratio: Multiple Earth Clinic contributors — including an Ontario rescue shelter that uses this as their standard protocol for newly rescued dogs — consistently report 3 parts rice to 1 part chicken as the most effective ratio, with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin per 50 lbs of body weight per day. This is more rice-heavy than many recipes suggest, which is intentional — the starch does significant work in binding loose stools.

Step 1 — Cook the chicken:

  1. Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pot and cover with plain water. Do not add salt, broth, or seasoning.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and discard cooking water — it contains dissolved fat that can worsen diarrhea.
  4. Allow to cool, then shred finely. Remove any remaining fat or connective tissue.

Step 2 — Cook the white rice:

  1. Cook white rice in plain water using a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio.
  2. Do not add salt, butter, oil, or any seasoning.
  3. If your dog is reluctant to eat, plain sodium-free chicken broth can be substituted for water — this is the only acceptable flavoring addition.

Step 3 — Combine and cool:

  1. Mix shredded chicken, cooked rice, and pumpkin together thoroughly.
  2. Allow to cool completely to room temperature before serving — hot food can further irritate an inflamed digestive tract.
  3. Add yogurt or kefir if using, stirring in just before serving.

Storage: Refrigerate unused portions and use within 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in individual meal portions and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Feeding Amounts and Schedule

Feed approximately the same total volume as your dog's regular daily food intake, divided into smaller, more frequent meals:

Feeding Schedule

  • Frequency: 3–4 small meals per day rather than 1–2 larger meals
  • Amount per meal: Roughly 1/3 to 1/4 of the daily total per serving
  • First meal after vomiting: Wait until vomiting has stopped for at least 2–4 hours, then start with a very small amount to assess tolerance
  • Water: Ensure constant access to fresh water — dehydration is the most significant risk with diarrhea
  • Fasting first: Some veterinarians recommend a 12-hour fast before starting the bland diet to let the gut settle. Earth Clinic readers are divided on this — puppies and small dogs should not fast; larger adult dogs may benefit from a brief fast first

Transitioning Back to Regular Food

The transition back to regular food is where many dog owners inadvertently cause a relapse. Moving too quickly is the most common mistake.

Gradual Transition Protocol

Begin transitioning only after stools have been normal for 24–48 hours:

  • Days 1–2: 75% bland diet, 25% regular food
  • Days 3–4: 50% bland diet, 50% regular food
  • Days 5–6: 25% bland diet, 75% regular food
  • Day 7: Return to full regular diet

If diarrhea returns at any stage, go back to the previous ratio and wait another 24 hours before trying again. Some dogs with sensitive stomachs need a longer transition of 7–10 days.

Adding Probiotics

Probiotics are one of the most consistently recommended additions to the bland diet in Earth Clinic's pet health community. Diarrhea disrupts the gut microbiome, and restoring beneficial bacteria alongside the bland diet addresses the underlying imbalance rather than just the symptom.

  • Plain unsweetened yogurt: 1–2 teaspoons for small dogs, 1–2 tablespoons for medium to large dogs. Must be plain — no fruit, sweetener, or flavorings. Check that it contains live active cultures.
  • Kefir: Preferred over yogurt by many Earth Clinic contributors for its broader probiotic strain diversity. Plain, unsweetened only.
  • Probiotic capsules: The most reliable option for dogs that don't tolerate dairy. Earth Clinic's pet contributor Theresa recommends rotating probiotic brands and strains for best gut flora diversity.
  • Timing: Add probiotics to the food just before serving — not during cooking.

Variations Earth Clinic Readers Use

While the classic chicken-rice-pumpkin combination is the baseline, Earth Clinic readers have developed several variations for specific situations:

  • Chicken and pumpkin only (no rice): For dogs with grain sensitivities or those on grain-free diets. Some readers find results are equivalent without rice, though the binding effect is slightly reduced.
  • Turkey instead of chicken: A leaner protein option with similar digestibility. Useful for dogs that have chicken as a regular protein and may have developed sensitivity to it.
  • Sweet potato instead of white rice: For dogs that don't tolerate rice well. Sweet potato is higher in fiber than white rice so may not be ideal for severe diarrhea, but works well for milder upset.
  • Bone broth addition: Plain, unsalted, onion-free bone broth added to the bland diet improves palatability for reluctant eaters and provides gelatin that supports gut lining healing.
  • Slippery elm addition: A small amount of slippery elm powder mixed into the food adds additional gut-soothing mucilage. Used by Earth Clinic readers for dogs with particularly inflamed or sensitive digestive tracts.

Common Mistakes That Slow Recovery

Earth Clinic's community experience has identified several consistent preparation and feeding mistakes that reduce the effectiveness of the bland diet:

  • Using pumpkin pie filling instead of plain pumpkin — the most dangerous mistake. Nutmeg in pumpkin pie filling is toxic to dogs.
  • Not removing enough fat from the chicken — fat from skin, dark meat, or cooking water significantly worsens diarrhea.
  • Adding any seasonings — salt, garlic, onion, and other seasonings irritate the digestive tract and some (garlic, onion) are toxic to dogs.
  • Using brown rice instead of white — brown rice has more fiber, which is counterproductive during diarrhea. White rice is specifically chosen for its low fiber content.
  • Serving food too hot — let food cool completely. Hot food can irritate an already inflamed gut.
  • Transitioning back to regular food too quickly — the most common cause of relapse. Always use a gradual transition over 3–5 days minimum.
  • Skipping the pumpkin — some owners use only chicken and rice. Adding pumpkin significantly improves results, particularly for firming loose stools.
  • Not increasing water — dehydration accompanies diarrhea. If your dog won't drink adequately, add water or plain bone broth to the food.

When to See a Veterinarian

Seek Veterinary Care If:

  • Diarrhea lasts longer than 48 hours despite the bland diet
  • Blood appears in the stool — bright red or dark/tarry black
  • Vomiting accompanies diarrhea, particularly repeated vomiting
  • Your dog is lethargic, weak, or appears in pain
  • Your dog refuses to eat or drink for more than 12 hours
  • The dog is a puppy, senior, or has an underlying health condition — these cases require earlier veterinary evaluation
  • You suspect your dog ingested something toxic
  • Bloating or a distended abdomen is present — this can indicate a serious emergency

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should my dog stay on the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet?

Typically 2–3 days for mild diarrhea. The diet is not nutritionally complete for long-term feeding — it lacks calcium, essential fatty acids, and other nutrients your dog needs. Once stools have been normal for 24–48 hours, begin the gradual transition back to regular food over 3–5 days.

Can I use canned chicken instead of boiling it fresh?

Only if it is plain, unseasoned, sodium-free canned chicken. Most canned chicken contains significant salt, which can worsen dehydration from diarrhea. If using canned chicken, check the label carefully — sodium-free, no added ingredients.

Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?

White rice is strongly preferred during digestive upset. Brown rice contains significantly more fiber, which speeds gut transit and can worsen diarrhea. White rice is specifically chosen for its low fiber content and easy digestibility. Use white rice for the bland diet.

How much pumpkin should I give my dog?

Dosage depends on size: 1–2 teaspoons for small dogs under 15 lbs, 1–2 tablespoons for medium dogs, 2–4 tablespoons for large dogs, and 4–5 tablespoons for very large dogs. Always use plain 100% canned pumpkin — never pumpkin pie filling.

Can pumpkin alone help dog diarrhea?

Plain pumpkin on its own can help with mild diarrhea due to its soluble fiber content. Many Earth Clinic readers keep canned pumpkin on hand as a first response to loose stools, adding 1–2 tablespoons to their dog's regular food. For more significant digestive upset, the full chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet is more effective.

My dog won't eat the bland diet. What can I do?

Try warming the food slightly — just enough to release aroma. Add a small amount of plain sodium-free chicken or beef broth to improve palatability. If your dog is refusing all food for more than 12 hours, consult a veterinarian, as inappetence alongside diarrhea can indicate a more serious problem.

Can I add eggs to the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet?

Plain scrambled or boiled eggs (no butter, oil, or seasoning) are a reasonable addition for dogs that tolerate eggs well. They add additional easily digestible protein. However, stick to the basic recipe first to assess tolerance before adding variations.

Is this diet safe for puppies?

The bland diet can be used for puppies but requires extra caution — puppies dehydrate rapidly and deteriorate quickly with diarrhea. Do not fast puppies before starting the diet. If a puppy has diarrhea and is not improving within 12–24 hours, or shows any sign of lethargy or weakness, consult a veterinarian promptly.

Takeaway

The chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet is a genuinely effective home remedy for mild dog diarrhea — not just traditional wisdom, but a well-reasoned combination of easy-to-digest protein, stool-binding starch, and soluble fiber that works with the recovering digestive system rather than against it. The keys to success are using plain ingredients with no seasonings or fat, including pumpkin (not skipping it), adding a probiotic, and transitioning back to regular food gradually over 3–5 days. Most mild cases resolve within 24–48 hours with this approach.

Scroll down to read Earth Clinic reader reports on the chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet for dogs, including what worked, what didn't, and practical tips from the community.

Reader Experiences With the Chicken, Rice, and Pumpkin Diet for Dogs

Below are Earth Clinic reader reports on using the chicken, rice, and pumpkin bland diet for dog diarrhea, upset stomach, and digestive recovery.

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The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Posted by Paulette (Chesterfield, Mi) on 05/30/2022
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Yes, he loves it 1/2 cup chicken and rice + 1 tablespoon pumpkin morning 1/2 cup +1 tablespoon pumpkin evening. The problem is that's all he wants now and he always wants more??

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Posted by Selahpaws (California) on 12/13/2015
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My yorkie was having diahrrea for two days, she was energetic no fever and rubbing her butt on the ground. I read on this site about boiling chicken, no seasoning, rice and pumpkin purée. I gave my 4 month old yorkie one part chicken, two parts white rice and one part pumpkin purée. Within 24 hours my yorkie was having firm bowel movement.

Yay! Thank you for posting these great helps! We avoided poking and prodding at the vet and prescription that may or may not have worked.

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Posted by Rosemarie (Waikato, Nz) on 03/25/2014
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The boiled chicken, pumpkin and rice is a winner! Our dog (a GWP) had extremely loose bowels for a week and was messing everywhere! Unsure why and how he got it... Anyway, after boiling up a chicken, cooking pumpkin and rice, we started to feed him small amounts. Within 24 hours he had started to firm up and then in 4 days was completely back to normal. Very impressed earth clinic. Thanks.

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Posted by Gayletraver (West Des Moines, Iowa, United States) on 11/02/2012
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I have a two year old toy fox terrier that in March suddenly started bleeding everywhere. We rushed her to the vet and she was so low on platelets. Her platelet count was down to 21,000. Since that time she has been on prednisone and until recently we have been unable to keep her count up and even when it did go up, for some weird reason the vet said her white count kept staying elevated. We tried antibiotics to no avail. Marly gets her blood checked every two to three weeks. The last two times her platelets have been over 450,000!!

Suddenly yesterday out of no where she started with diarreah, then it was bloody diarreah and then pure blood. I am a nurse and was just stressing. I am currently out of work and thinking to myself, how am I going to afford another huge vet bill. The odd thing was, Marly did not act sick, her nose wasn't warm and she wasn't vomiting! I kept watching her and thinking, ok, she is acting happier and playing more than she has in months, just really odd. I needed to stop the diarreah.

I went on line and started reading and reading, somehow I came to this site. I read all the testimonials on the pumpkin, chicken and rice. I also read to not feed her for 12-24 hours to allow the intestine to calm down. I went to the store, I bought the chicken, cooked it in the crock pot overnight. I bought the canned pumpkin and immediately gave her a teaspoon full last night. Again this morning and again in the afternoon, she had no stools since last night. Then this afternoon I cooked some rice with the chicken and fed her small portions, about four and eight. I took her out before bed this evening and her stool was formed!! Very little blood in it and formed!! I gave her another teaspoon of pumpkin and will continue to keep her on the chicken and rice for another day or two but I am so grateful and happy!!! She is still playing and feeling great, actually better than we have seen her in six months so we are just wondering if she passed something that had been stuck possibly and that was keeping her white count up, we just don't know. All I know is she is feeling better and the diarreah is gone!!!! Thank you so much!!

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Posted by Greenllll (Chicken Hill, Sc) on 10/22/2012
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testimonial: The dog had diahreah, & was waking up in the middle of the night. This went on for a few days. The owner quit feeding the dog. The dog started growling at me cause it was hungry. I explained to the owner that the dog's instincts, which it uses to survive, was telling it that it was desperate for food, enough to growl, and it needed to be fed. I showed the website Earthclinic, and the remedy it suggests, pumpkin & boiled chicken. I fed the dog this mixture and the dog, for the first time, slept all night. Problem solved. The dog was fed 2 TBS and a cup of chicken the 1st night. Didn't want to overfeed it. Now the dog is bigger than ever.

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Posted by Prada (Norfolk, England) on 10/20/2012
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I was desperate to help my egyptian hairless cat, who almost over night went down with chronic loose stools, blood loss, watery eyes complete lethargy. I took her to the vet, paid for medication and a week later I seriously was considering that I needed to face the fact that she was proberly not gonna survive. So I scanned the net for home remedies that might assist in at least getting the diarrehea under control and re-hydrating the cat. Low and behold I see postings re Pumpkin, its pumpkin season here in England and so I headed off to the supermarket. I blended up the pumpkin, added fresh carrot and coconut milk, offered it to the cat, she licked and licked at this mixture, she even meowed for more, this was the first food she had taken for days. I would go as far as to say within twelve hours that cat was improving, withing 18 hours she was passing normal stools. Anyone who is familiar with the hairless sphynx breed you will know that these cats are incredibly needy and if they could be carried around all day they would be in their element. My angel lay on a hot water bottle for 8 days, one dose of pumpkin and it was like a miracle. It could all be a coincidence, but something tells me there could be something in this, well ime convinced anyway and so I am making up my paste and freezing it. Now I add pumpkin regularly to her meat feed.

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Posted by Janet (Vancouver, Wa) on 03/19/2012
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YEA!! I started with just pumpkin, then later: Rice, chicken and pumpkin. My 3yr old cat is a large, lanky tabby that doesn't have any body fat to sustain him if sick too long. When I found his back-end covered with bloody diahrea and he was too weak to clean up--not to mention I didn't want him to ingest whatever had caused this to his system--I trimmed off the long fur under his tail and down the back of his legs.

The only thing I could get him to touch was the juice off of thawed chicken breasts. Along with stopping the bleeding, dehydration was one of my main concerns. He would look at his water but go back to bed without drinking any... I googled "what can I do if my cat has bloody diarhea?"--and it was all your responses that made me decide to try this. The results are just incredible!!!

I would offer the chicken juice every hour and he would drink a little each time. After deciding to try the pumpkin, I presented the open can to him and he actual gave it two feeble licks, which gave me hope. I took a dab on my finger tip and forced him to take it. About 15min later he actually licked the gravy from some canned cat food. (this from a cat that had earlier turned down the liquid from a can of tuna) But when I grabbed a plate and served him a small portion he wouldn't have any more. An hour later I forced him to take another finger tip of pumpkin and 15 min later gave him some more gravy from canned cat food. Within the hour he used the litter box and the stool was a very pink/brown liquid--still a fair amount of blood. At this point he was still too weak to cover his toilet.

Since he'd eaten the gravies, I decided to try the paste with brown rice, broiled chicken breast and pumpkin---I just smashed it together as I don't have anything fancier. He ate about a rounded tablespoon. I left the fluids drained from a can of corn and the juice and oils drained from broiling the chicken breasts mixed with the tuna juice he hadn't eaten earlier. Throughout the day he would drink the fluids on his own--but he still wouldn't take anymore solids. I had to force 2 more dabs of pumpkin into his mouth--and now that he was feeling better, he was more capable of spitting it out.... So I let him go at his own pace.

This morning I stepped it up (only 36 hours since this started). He wouldn't eat solids and stuck with licking the gravy off his food. So I took the rest of the rice, chicken and added some more pumpkin, and I used one of those "pouches" of cat food--they have more gravy in them--skimmed out the food pieces and mixed the gravy with it. He actually ate half of it, and made sure he got all gravy off the rest--which has a lot more pumpkin in it now. So I opened another pouch and over the next hour I would bring him spoonfuls of a pumpkin-gravy mixed from a chicken catfood. I didn't want to give too much food at one time. In a couple hours he was eating some dry food. A stool he left a few hours later, although very loose, did have some forms beginning to take shape in it and no sign of blood. He's also energetic enough to bury his leavings now, piling the whole litter box on top of it. He says: "you've seen enough! "

Now in just 3 days he's completely back to his reguar self--and this from being at death's door. Pumpkin is a miracle cure!!

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Posted by Lulu47 (Tampa, Florida, Usa) on 10/11/2011
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I wanted to share my experiences with my 4 month old kitten. He was throwing up, not eating, not drinking, and had diarrhea. In a period of only 3 days he had lost a significant amount of weight and looked different, a lot smaller in appearance, and very sad. He slept a lot, and even cried without a reason. I read A LOT. I told myself that if he didn't get better after 2 days I would take him to the vet. I urge you to try, but if your pet absolutely does not respond, take him to the vet. This is what I did: My kitten resisted the food and drink so I had to take baby steps in order to be successful. I want to encourage those in the same situation to be patient and take your time. Do everything in increments and a LITTLE at a time. Every few hours I would do something, anything.

I started feeding him just a few very tiny tiny pieces of cooked chicken breast alone by hand.

I put Coconut Oil on my fingers and let him lick it off for calories.

I laid him on my lap and gave him a tiny bit of apple cider vinegar mixed with water from the side of his mouth. He was NOT a fan. With a resisting animal, be sure to use very little at a time. I gave him a tablespoon of the diluted mixture at a time (if I gave him any more, he would just throw it up).

I also got him unflavored baby pedyalyte (the generic brand) from Walmart to keep him hydrated. He did not like the taste so I had to dilute it in water. I alternated this with the diluted apple cider vinegar.

I put apple cider vinegar on his neck (I had to do this AFTER he ate, because the scent turned him off from food even more).

I kept noise/bright lights to a minimum and made sure he could sleep as much as possible. Sleep builds up the immune system. I'd like to note that my kitten did not receive all this at the same time. Every few hours I would try one of the above things.

My goal was to get him eating a mixture of pumpkin, chicken, and brown rice (the rice really helps). And he did! It took some time, but as he got stronger, his appetite got better. It got to the point where he started eating the chicken/pumpkin/rice mixture out of his bowl and drinking pedialyte/water mixture out of his bowl as well. In two days my husband and I saw an incredible difference! Thank God. It was honestly miraculous.

After 4 days he became hungrier and we ommitted the chicken and started giving him his dry cat food mixed with rice and pumpkin. It's been a week, and even now that he's better, we continue to do this along with the diluted pedyalyte. After another week I will ommit the pedyalyte, and use ACV in his water. We will continue to used a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin and another of rice mixed in with each of his meals.

I spent about $5 on organic coconut oil, $3 on generic pedyalyte, $3 on a giant can of pumkin, $3 on brown minute rice and 2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts from home. People who say this is too expensive should not have pets. It's nothing compared to a massive vet bill, which you should also be prepared to pay if need be. Not to mention I still have more than enough left over to literally treat at least 20 cats.

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Posted by Sandy (Monroe, Ny) on 09/26/2010
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I have a Papillion who had a very bad case of diarrhea for 2 weeks, with no other symptoms... Eating well no blood or worms acting normal. Went on website looking for something to do... Found PUMPKIN.. I cant believe it but slept through the night for the first time in 2 weeks.. Seems to be working in only one day! THANK YOU

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Posted by Sueellen (Dallas, Texas) on 05/17/2010
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Dog Diarrhea

I have a miniature dachshund. He ate some spoiled chicken liver and he had bloody diarrhea accompanied by projectile vomiting. He smelled to high heaven!!! I called a friend who owns three dogs and she told me to give him an anti-diarrheal medication which works on humans. However after two days on this medication my dog seemed to be worse and he was acting very lethargic and refusing to eat. He was still drinking water. I called the vet and of course they told me to bring him in. I was a little leery of that as a coworker's dog had experienced the same thing and she took her dog to the vet and by the time they were thru with her dog she had a $2,300 bill (the dog stayed at the vet four days and had IV fluids, IV medications etc) Anyway I prayed for my dog and then I went on your website as I sure did not have $2,300 to spend. I noted the rice, chicken, canned pumpkin remedy. I TRIED IT AND IT WORKED!!! I used three parts rice, one part chicken and two heaping tablespoons of pumpkin twice a day. Thank you for sharing such an effective and frugal remedy.

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Posted by Libby (Pleasanton, Ca) on 08/11/2009
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We tried this and it cured our dog in a matter of a couple of hours! Saved us a LOT of money that we 1. didn't have and 2. would've spent at the vet.

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Posted by Florence (Bellmore, N.Y.) on 01/08/2009
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boiled chiken and pumpkin: my lab had bad bad dirahea one table spoon every night fixed her problem so I give it to her every night works like a charm

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Posted by Cheryl (Ottawa, Ontario/Canada) on 11/15/2008
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So my sheepdog had some major diahhria for about a week. I did continue the pumpkin/rice & chicken but she continued to have the problem.I ended up changing her kibble which didn't help but I thought the timing to be right. I switched her from Eukanuba to Orijen. She loves the new food! Her poops have been normal now since last weekend, albeit smaller amounts due to the new higher grade food. So I'm not sold on the pumpkin helping her although I use it now to put a touch of it in her Kongs because she does like the pumpkin. Nice alternative to using Cheesewiz or peanut butter in her kongs.

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Posted by Justin (Orlando, Florida) on 06/30/2008
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I had one of my dogs at the ER VET Hospital at 4 AM in the morning. She had gone to the bathroom four times in the matter of an hour at the vets office. He ran up an expensive bill of blood work, examinations, and pricey prescriptions. My dog still had accidents in the house for the next 5 days. It wasn't until I found the remedy of 3 parts plain white rice to one part boiled mashed chicken (all fat removed) and 1 tablespoon (per 50 pound) of plain pumpkin puree (no additives). Fed in four small meals, with the pumpkin added. I saw results in one day it was amazing. Typical treatment is meant for the food to be given over 3 days. $1.50 compared to a $600 vet visit.

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Posted by Director, ARF ON (Ontario, Canada) on 08/30/2006
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The dogs our group rescues are always emaciated, dehydrated and full of internal and external parasites. We have a difficult job every day, and an expensive one. So we have protocol in place for the most common issues w. the foster animals to help them feel better even before their vet visit.

Diahrea : - try boiling chicken, rinse off all the fat. Mix with boiled white rice. Feed small amounts to dog during day for three days. 3 parts boiled white rice to 1 part mashed chicken.
- plain, pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) is one of the best things we've found for loose stool. Depending on dog's size : i.e. a 50 lb dog would take a tablespoon a day.



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