Can dogs eat rice? And cats?
Plain cooked rice is a classic bland-diet staple for upset stomachs.
Safe plain and cooked, in small amounts alongside their normal diet.
Plain boiled white rice, often paired with plain chicken, is the classic short-term bland diet for dogs recovering from stomach upsets. It is safe for cats too, though they are obligate carnivores and gain little from it. Serve it unseasoned: no butter, salt, onion or garlic.
Signs to watch for
- None in normal amounts
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control people-foods guidance, Merck Veterinary Manual, Pet Poison Helpline. Verdicts are conservative by design: where evidence is thin we choose the stricter rating.
This is general educational information, not veterinary advice. When in doubt about your own pet, ask your veterinarian.
If your pet just ate something risky, act now: call your vet, ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (consultation fees may apply).