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Should I feed my dog if its sick?

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When Shouldn't I Feed My Sick Dog? If your dog has been vomiting or has diarrhea, then you should wait at least twelve hours after the last episode to try to feed it again. If you feed your dog too soon and it's been vomiting, the food could upset the stomach again and just give it more to throw up.


Should you feed a sick dog?

What to feed a sick dog? You should hold back giving water to a sick dog for two hours and food until 6-8 hours after their last episode of vomiting. Once this period is over reintroduce small, bland meals such as white chicken or rice gradually.

Should you starve your dog if they are sick?

To speed recovery we normally advise starvation for 12-24 hours then small meals of bland food such as chicken and rice or boiled white fish and pasta. Some animals may not respond to this and will require to be seen by one of our vets.

What to feed a dog when they feel sick?

1Chicken and Rice. Chicken and rice are prime ingredients in many dog foods, and these mild foods sit well on upset canine stomachs. ... 2Shredded Chicken. Shredded chicken is easy on upset stomachs and acts as a huge eating incentive for dogs with decreased appetites. ... 3Pumpkin. ... 4Bone Broth. ... 5Baby Food.

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