Diet & Prevention

Diet and Prevention for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)

Supporting Healthy Digestion According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy digestion depends on strong Spleen Qi and Kidney Yang. When these systems become weakened, excess Cold and Dampness may accumulate in the digestive tract, leading to watery diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, fatigue, and frequent bowel movements. Proper nutrition, regular feeding habits, and warm, easily digested foods help strengthen digestive function and promote long-term gastrointestinal wellness.

For Best Results

  • Feed meals at consistent times each day to support healthy digestion.
  • Prioritize warm, freshly cooked meals over raw, refrigerated, or frozen foods.
  • Avoid sudden diet changes and introduce new foods gradually.
  • Provide clean, fresh water at all times to maintain hydration.
  • Bone broth may be added to meals to support hydration and encourage eating.
  • Avoid feeding immediately before vigorous exercise.
  • Feed smaller, more frequent meals if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
  • Monitor stool consistency and adjust diet gradually as digestive function improves.

Dietary Recommendations

Cooked Vegetables (20%)
Carrots or pumpkin provide gentle fiber that helps support normal stool consistency and digestive health.

White Rice (10%)
A highly digestible source of carbohydrates that is gentle on the stomach and helps support normal bowel function.

Boiled Chicken or Lean Pork (70%)
Neutral proteins traditionally recommended to nourish the body while remaining easy to digest during digestive recovery.

Foods and Feeding Practices to Limit

  • Cold, raw, or refrigerated foods
  • Excessively fatty or greasy foods
  • Rich treats and table scraps
  • Large meals that may overwhelm digestion
  • Frequent diet changes
  • Dairy products, especially for pets with sensitive digestion

Daily Portion Guidelines

Dogs

Small Dogs (<20 lbs):
½–1 cup (approximately 200–350 g / 0.4–0.8 lbs) per day

Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs):
1½–2½ cups (approximately 400–750 g / 0.8–1.6 lbs) per day

Large Dogs (>50 lbs):
3–4½ cups (approximately 800–1500 g / 1.7–3.3 lbs) per day

Cats

Small Cats (<5 lbs):
¼–½ cup (approximately 50–125 g / 0.1–0.3 lbs) per day

Medium Cats (5–10 lbs):
½–¾ cup (approximately 100–250 g / 0.2–0.6 lbs) per day

Large Cats (>10 lbs):
¾–1 cup (approximately 150–300 g / 0.3–0.7 lbs) per day

Ongoing Digestive Support

Mix Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) into your pet's food as directed to help support healthy digestion, strengthen Spleen function, and promote firmer stools. Once stool consistency has returned to normal, transition to Pet Formula for Firm Well-Formed Stools for continued digestive maintenance and long-term gastrointestinal support.

Consistent nutrition, proper hydration, regular feeding schedules, and digestive support are important foundations for maintaining healthy digestion, nutrient absorption, normal stool consistency, and overall wellness.