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02-11-2015, 11:19 PM | #1 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| BRAT Diet Used For Diarrhea in Humans.... I would imagine this BRAT diet would work with our pups, just as well as it works in the hospitals with our patients. I would think allowing the gut to rest for 24 hours, giving nothing but water, then start with these food items for 24 hours, then progressing to boiled skinless boneless chicken breast along with white rice, and adding some of the foods from the BRAT diet, would really help with diarrhea. I am NOT a nutritionist but I would really have to have a reputable pet nutritionist explane why this would not be a good way to handle diarrhea in our pups. Overview Doctors and nurses have long advised patients with diarrhea to follow what is known as the BRAT diet. BRAT is an acronym for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast; all of which often have the effect of “binding” loose and runny stools. In addition to these items, other foods may also help with diarrhea. Knowing the right foods to eat, as well as the foods to avoid, will help manage the symptoms. Bananas Bananas may help alleviate diarrhea and associated symptoms. Bananas are a "binding" food, which means they help increase the form of the stool and help it to pass more slowly through the intestines. Bananas are also rich in potassium, a vital nutrient often depleted during bouts with diarrhea and vomiting. Rice Rice is bland, easily digested and also has a binding effect on the stool. However, the fiber in brown and wild varieties of rice may actually exacerbate diarrhea. The dietary objective during diarrhea is to eat foods that are bland and low in fiber, both of which are qualities of plain white rice. Applesauce The pectin contained in applesauce helps bind the bowels, which could reduce diarrhea symptoms. As well, the natural sugar of applesauce helps to replenish the energy lost during the illness. This food works well since it is mild and well-tolerated. Toast can help to relieve diarrhea by adding bulk to the stool. Eaten plain, it is also a bland food that provides carbohydrates which may help with energy levels. Yogurt If diarrhea results from antibiotic use, probiotic yogurt may help alleviate or prevent loose stools, says Dr. Howard LeWine, the Chief Medical Editor of Internet Publishing with Harvard Health Publications. Antibiotics reduce the number of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms in the intestines that help regulate stools. Yogurt may help reintroduce these microorganisms, helping to prevent this side effect. Dairy products may not sit well on all stomachs, so start with a teaspoon or other small amount of yogurt to see if it is well tolerated before consuming a full serving. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We used to put applesauce in tube feedings that we gave patients via feeding tubes....it prevented diarrhea very well. Little bites of bananna, a little yogurt, some applesauce, all of these stop diarrhea in humans, and these are all good for dogs. After the first 24 hours of starting off with the BRAT diet, the addition of small amount of boiled chicken and white rice should theoretically work great!! |
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