Nutrition and Digestive Disorders

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                      General Information



Pets with digestive disorders have special problems, such as

vomiting and diarrhea.  However, many foods that are fed may

perpetuate the vomiting and diarrhea in these patients.  The food

should be bland, yet tasty enough to appeal to a pet with a

depressed appetite.  It should be fed in small amounts several

times a day.



Water should be given in small quantities several times daily.

Ice cubes work well to supply fluids, yet prevent gulping of

water and subsequent vomiting.



Examples of bland foods are cooked eggs, cottage cheese, cooked

rice and boiled, unseasoned ground beef.



                      Feeding Instructions



    Follow the instructions checked.



    ____Provide fresh water at all times.



    ____Provide ____ cups of water ____ times daily.



    ____Feed ____ can(s) of Prescription Diet ____ times daily.



    ____Feed diet of 50% cooked rice and 50% cooked lean ground

    beef for ____ days.



    ____Feed small amounts ____ times daily____.



    ____Special instructions:





        Notify the Doctor if Any of the Following Occur:



* Vomiting and diarrhea continue.



* Your pet becomes more depressed.



* Your pet will not eat the suggested foods.