How Much Chicken and Rice for Dogs by Weight?

Chicken and rice is a bland food that is often recommended to dogs who are suffering from gastrointestinal issues. This is because it is easy-to-digest and can also stimulate appetite in an ill dog. Although there are sufficient nutrients in this recipe, it is NOT suitable for long-term use. Keep reading to know how to make chicken and rice for dogs and what is the right quantity for them (by weight).  

How to Prepare Chicken and Rice for Dogs?

The selection of ingredients is very crucial while making chicken and rice for your pup. A slight miscalculation can make the situation even worse. For instance, the use of brown rice can be devastating for your canine companion because they have more fiber. As a result, they will exaggerate the condition of diarrhea or vomiting.

The chicken you are using should be skinless and boneless to keep the recipe easily digestible. Similarly, there should be no seasonings, like onion or garlic. The following chicken and rice dog food recipe is perfect for your pooch if he/she is having gastrointestinal difficulties.

Chicken and Rice Recipe for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup white rice
• Water

Directions

1. Cut the chicken breasts in small cubes (about half an inch) and put them into a stockpot.
2. Now, add sufficient water in the stockpot that it covers the chicken completely. Bring the chicken to a boil.
3. After that, reduce the heat and let the chicken simmer until it starts appearing completely white. Normally, this entire cooking process will take 10-30 minutes, depending upon the size of chicken cubes.
4. At this point, remove the chicken from the stockpot and let it cool by spreading over a baking sheet. Remember to keep the broth as you will need it later.
5. Then, take a cup of rice and wash them repeatedly until you get clear water after washing.
6. Bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the rice into it. Once the rice have boiled, let them simmer for a few minutes.
7. After that, cover the pot and continue cooking rice for 20 minutes. The rice will be a little soggy when fully cooked.
8. Remove the rice from the pot and let them cool completely before feeding them to your dog.
9. Once the cooling is complete, mix the chicken and the rice and serve them to your pup. Make sure that the ratio is 2:1 where two portions of rice are mixed with 1 portion of chicken.  

How Much Chicken and Rice for Your Dog by Weight?

It is extremely important to know the right amount while serving chicken and rice to your dogs. Thanks to the carbohydrates in rice, this recipe has a lot of calories and can lead to unnecessary weight gain. Therefore, it’s quite likely that you will have to give them much less than you expected.

A single cup of the mentioned recipe will have around 400 calories. The average requirement of dogs is between 25 and 30 calories per pound of their body weight. This means that one cup of chicken and rice will be TOO much for a dog weighing 10 pounds. The following chart gives you an idea about the right serving size of chicken and rice for dogs by weight.   

Weight of Dog (pounds)	Chicken and Rice Per Day (Cups)
10	0.75
20	1.50
30	2.25
40	3
50	3.75
60	4.50
70	5.25
80	6
90	6.75
100	7.50

NOTE: These numbers are calculated on average and you must check with your vet for an accurate diet plan.

How to Give Chicken and Rice to Dogs?

In most cases of gastrointestinal troubles, the vet will advise the owner to divide the dog’s food into smaller portions. This is done to reduce the muscular contractions of the stomach that are responsible for vomiting and diarrhea. Normally, you will be asked to feed 4-6 smaller meals to your pup. In extreme cases, the vet may put the dog on a day-long fast before shifting to the bland diet.