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Should I force feed my dog if he won't eat?

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When a dog will not eat on its own, you may have to force feed him. Force feeding should be done under the advice and monitoring of your veterinarian, who will advise you regarding the diet to be administered. If force feeding is unsuccessful, tube feeding may be required. However, expert administration is critical.


What can I feed my dog when he won't eat?

Mix in a little human food to see if that does the trick. Good options are plain chicken, fish or a little low-sodium beef/chicken broth, steamed or boiled butternut squash, sweet potatoes or pumpkin. Just make sure you don't give them any ingredients harmful to dogs, like onion or garlic.

Will a dog starve itself if it doesn't like its food?

When it comes to fussy eating, remember that dogs will not normally starve themselves just because they are a bit choosy about their food (although if your dog goes 24 hours without eating anything, consult your vet).

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