To feed your dog chicken and rice, the appropriate amount depends on your dog's weight. A common guideline is to feed a mixture with roughly twice as much rice as chicken by volume, split into multiple small meals per day. Here are some detailed recommendations:
Feeding Amounts by Dog Weight
Dog Weight| Chicken (cups/day)| Rice (cups/day)
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10 lbs or less| 1/3 cup| 2/3 cup
10 – 20 lbs| 1/2 cup| 1 cup
20 – 30 lbs| 3/4 cup| 1 1/2 cups
30 – 40 lbs| 1 cup| 2 cups
40 – 60 lbs| 1 1/4 cups| 2 1/2 cups
60 – 80 lbs| 1 3/4 cups| 3 1/2 cups
80 – 100 lbs| 2 1/4 cups| 4 1/2 cups
This chart is a practical reference for daily feeding amounts when using chicken and rice as a meal, especially for digestive issues
Alternative Measurement in Grams (for example, a 22 lb dog)
- Total daily food: about 200–300 g (0.44–0.66 lbs)
- Chicken: 65–100 g
- Rice: 130–200 g
This follows a 2:1 rice to chicken ratio by weight and is split into multiple meals to avoid overloading the digestive system
Additional Tips
- When feeding chicken and rice for digestive upset, use plain boiled chicken breast (no seasoning) and white rice.
- Feed this diet for no longer than 2-3 days or until stool normalizes, then gradually reintroduce regular food
- For dogs with stomach issues, smaller portions such as 1/4 cup chicken and 1/4 cup rice several times a day may be appropriate until recovery
- Avoid adding treats or other foods during this period to prevent further digestive upset
Summary
Feed your dog chicken and rice in a ratio of about 2 parts rice to 1 part chicken, adjusting the total quantity based on your dog’s weight using the above charts. For example, a 20-pound dog typically receives about 1/2 cup chicken and 1 cup rice daily, split into multiple meals
. This approach supports digestive health and recovery while providing balanced nutrition temporarily.
