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What can I feed my dog who has cancer that won't eat?

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Feeding tubes are the best way to provide nutrition to dogs with cancer cachexia who will not eat on their own. The feeding tubes are generally tolerated very well by dogs and make giving food and administering medications quite simple. Feeding tubes also help the digestive tract to continue to function normally.


Why won't my dog with cancer eat?

Chemotherapy affects rapidly reproducing cells. Cancer cells are the intended target, but the cells that line the stomach and intestines are also rapidly dividing and can be affected. The result is often nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea which typically decreases a dog's appetite and food consumption.

How long can a dog go without eating with cancer?

How Long Can a Sick Dog Go Without Eating? (Cancer, Parvo, Etc.) It depends on a lot of things, but I recommend my clients not let their sick dogs go more than 24 hours without any kind of nourishment. What is this? The biggest concern is that many sick dogs who aren't eating are also not drinking well.

What food is good for a dog with cancer?

Foods of interest in dogs with cancer include high quality protein such as dairy products made from goat or sheep, egg, low-mercury fish, organ and muscle meat preferable natural raised. Healthy, low glycemic (GI) carbohydrates such as sweet potato, broccoli, quinoa and gluten free oats.

What to feed dogs to shrink tumors?

Fish Oil Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 which is a fatty acid that shrinks tumors and reduces inflammation. Fish oil has a host of other benefits for your dog, and many owners add it to their pups' food to help keep coats shiny and fight skin dryness.

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