Grain
White Rice (plain, cooked)
Easily digested carbohydrate with low fibre and low fat.
Who can eat it
DogsCats occasionallyParrotsChickens
Not suitable for
RabbitsGuinea pigsChinchillasCarnivorous reptiles
Benefits
- Gentle on an upset digestive system as part of a short bland diet
- Cheap energy for underweight animals
- Useful carrier for medication
Risks
- Nutritionally incomplete on its own
- High glycaemic load is unhelpful for diabetic animals
- Extended bland diets cause nutritional deficiency
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Boil plain in water without salt, butter or stock.
- Serving guidance
- Use only for a few days during recovery, mixed with a lean protein, and return to a complete diet promptly.