Dog

Pumpkin & Oatmeal Digestive Soother

Digestive Health

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
  • 1 cup cooked oatmeal
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
  • 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cook ground poultry in a skillet until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  2. In a bowl, combine cooked meat with pumpkin and oatmeal.
  3. Add flaxseed oil and calcium carbonate. Mix well.
  4. For very sensitive stomachs, serve in smaller, more frequent portions.
  5. Cool completely. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

💊 Required Supplements

This is a short-term digestive support recipe. For feeding beyond 5 days, add 200 IU vitamin E and a complete canine multivitamin. The pumpkin provides soluble fiber that helps both diarrhea and constipation.

Nutritional Analysis

Approximately 320 kcal per cup. Protein ~28% DM, Fat ~8% DM, Carbohydrates ~40% DM, Fiber ~10% DM. Pumpkin is rich in soluble fiber that absorbs excess water in the digestive tract. Oatmeal provides gentle, easily digestible carbohydrates.

🧊 Safety & Storage

This is intended for short-term digestive support (3-5 days). If digestive issues persist beyond 5 days, consult your veterinarian. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Serve at room temperature.

⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning

This bland diet is intentionally simple for digestive recovery. Adding rich ingredients, spices, or high-fat components can worsen digestive upset. Stick to the recipe until your dog's digestion normalizes before transitioning to a regular diet.

⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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