Can Dogs Eat Rice? When it is or isn’t an Emergency

Yes, dogs can eat rice in moderation. Rice is an ingredient that can be found in many commercial dog foods. Eating rice may come in handy for dogs that are having trouble with gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea.

What rice can dogs not eat?

Dogs can eat most varieties of rice including white and brown rice. There are, however, certain types of rice dogs shouldn’t eat. This includes rice that comes with flavoring or ingredients that are unsafe for dogs. Cilantro lime rice, for example, is not good for dogs because it may contain toxic ingredients like garlic. White rice with butter is another combination to avoid because of the high fat content found in butter.

How much rice can dogs eat?

Rice shouldn’t take up the majority of what a dog eats. You should need to make sure a dog maintains a balanced diet. As a general rule of thumb, we would feed a dog no more than a few tablespoons of cooked rice. It should be fine as long as the rice doesn’t account for more than 10% of a dog’s daily calorie intake.

Can dogs with diarrhea eat rice?

Yes, many veterinarians recommend feeding plain rice to dogs with diarrhea issues. Temporarily feeding bland diets like boiled chicken and rice gives the dog’s digestive system a big of a break. White rice, in particular, is something that dogs can easily digest. Brown rice isn’t recommended for dogs with diarrhea issues.

Can dogs eat rice and beans?

Plainly-cooked rice and bean is safe for dogs to eat in small, infrequent amounts. It’s extremely important to not feed your dogs raw beans as certain types, such as broad beans and edamame, are toxic to dogs when they are fresh. Eating beans can also make your dog feel gassy.

Is brown rice good for dogs with allergies?

No, there isn’t a particularly strong reason for brown rice being a good ingredient for dogs with allergies. While rare, some dogs may actually have allergic reactions to brown rice itself. You can learn about other human foods dogs should or shouldn’t eat by visiting our human food for dogs list.