My dog has an upset stomach. Is chicken and rice really safe?

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Why is it when dogs have upset stomachs or problems keeping food down vets recommend a bland diet of boiled chicken and white rice? Wouldn’t the sudden switch to human food cause more problems?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Chicken and rice is very bland and easy to digest, similar to humans eating crackers and ginger ale when we don't feel well. Chicken and rice are both also very common ingredients in many dogs foods, so they aren't really "human foods" - dogs tolerate them just fine, also. :)

My dog has an upset stomach. Is chicken and rice really safe?

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