Is your dog suffering from an upset tummy? A number of factors, from a simple dietary change due to parasites to a whole range of diseases, viruses, and infections, can cause diarrhea. First step is to get your pet checked out by a veterinarian to rule out anything more sinister.

Diarrhea can be very upsetting for you and your pup and the vet will usually recommend a bland diet of boiled rice and chicken.

You can give this simple natural remedy along with the bland diet to help settle your pup’s stomach. It is also super tasty and full of the nutrients they will need.

• 1 large sweet potato

• ½ tsp of finely grated ginger or ¼ tsp powdered ginger

• 1 tbsp butter

1. Prick sweet potato with a fork several times and place in the middle of an oven without a baking tray.

2. Bake for about 45 minutes at 215 degrees Celsius. After baking time, turn off the oven and allow sweet potato to rest and cool in the oven for approximately 30 mins.

3. When cool enough to handle, but still warm, remove from the oven and peel.

4. Place peeled sweet potato in a bowl with the ginger and butter and mash together.

5. Serve when cool. Can be refrigerated for up to five days when stored in an airtight container.