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My dog ate tomatoes and has diarrhea. How do I make bland food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 8 months and 9 days old | 72 lbs

He ate a grapes tomatoes he found it in the back yard, it’s bad for him? because he was with diarrhea but , I controlled a little, and today began with diarrhea again :( He looks very hungry, but I'm scared because I tink the diarrhea will returns. Someone told me to give him a soft diet of rice with chicken, but I do not know how to do it. :( Thank for your help.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 30th, 2017

Unless Toby ate a large quantity, the worst he should experience is some gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea and/or vomiting. As long as he is behaving normally otherwise, you can withhold food for 24 hours to give his belly a rest. Offer small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte, about a tablespoon or two every hour. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with one tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount as long as there is no vomiting. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. Yes, plain white rice can be mixed in equal part with chicken. Use boneless/skinless chicken breasts and boil them until cooked then shred them. Do not add oil, salt, pepper or any other seasoning. If symptoms do not resolve or if Toby develops lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain, then have him examined by your veterinarian.

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