While diet usually isn’t the reason gastritis develops, ... “Oftentimes, I tell people to eat bland foods just during this healing phase, and things should improve over time,” Dr. Rao says.

Gastritis refers to inflammation in the stomach. Eating certain foods and avoiding others can help relieve symptoms. Learn more about the gastritis diet here.

While diet doesn’t usually cause gastritis, ... “Oftentimes, I tell people to eat bland foods just during this healing phase, and things should improve over time,” Dr. Rao says.

Often, vets will prescribe a bland diet specifically tailored for GI (gastrointestinal) disease. You can then ease your cat back into a normal diet over the following 3 to 5 days.

•Boiled eggs, yolks removed. •Uncured turkey bacon. •Semolina pudding. •Cream of wheat or rice. •Rice grits. •Biscuits with mild turkey sausage gravy, no black pepper.

For people experiencing symptoms of a digestive condition, adopting a bland diet may help. Bland diets limit fiber, fat, and spice. Learn more here.

Diet and lifestyle tips for gastritis and stomach ulcers Medically reviewed by Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH — Written by Lana Barhum — Updated on February 26, 2025 Foods to eat ...