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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Cottage cheese is one of the last things I'd give for stomach upset.
It is tolerable for most dogs but for stomach issues plain yogurt would be way better.  If Elie is having stomach problems I give her mashed potato though. |
I would
not give cottage cheese for diarrhea. It's really just like giving a protein - plus it's such a "heavy" dairy for some dogs, and not something I'd give when having digestive issues at all. Yogurt is much lighter, has more carbs, is lighter on proteins - and has probiotics that can be helpful; I'd probably give that after the digestion has normalized.
For acute tummy issues, or poo issues - I always give a highly absorbable and appetizing carb (and add fiber, if necessary), such as canned, mashed potatoes. When a tummy is sick, I just don't believe in giving protein - I believe in settling the tummy first with carbs, getting energy in the system, and restoring the appetite.