Dogs with severe gastrointestinal diseases

In fact, for dogs with this kind of problem, the best way is to starve for a day. I've tried it and it's very effective for both large and small dogs. But you still need to eat after a day of hunger. The meals given at this time should be mainly protein and carbohydrates that are easy to digest. Don’t eat meat and other oily foods for the time being. Boiled egg yolks, rice, steamed buns or soaked dog food, chicken porridge, millet porridge, etc. all belong to this type of food.

Colds, fevers and other causes of loss of appetite

These dogs do not have stomach problems, but have loss of appetite due to other problems. At this time, they should be treated as some appetite-promoting foods , that is, food that smells delicious, can be scalded with meat or minced meat or mixed in dog food, but a little less than usual, in line with the principle of eating less and more meals. Because the digestive capacity of the gastrointestinal tract is still relatively weak at this time, dogs often eat too much delicious food, causing indigestion.

Diseases caused by obesity

Obesity can cause many diseases. The diet of obese dogs is a problem that requires long-term attention. Foods with high fiber and low calories are the first choice. Some foods made of cornmeal and vegetables are suitable for this type of dog food, but when cooking, you need to add something to enhance the flavor, such as a small amount of broth, otherwise the dog will probably beat him to death and not eat it.

Malnourished dogs

This kind of situation is very rare among domestic pet dogs, but it is different for stray dogs picked up from outside. They are very likely to be malnourished. Of course, attention should be paid to supplementing nutrition for such sick dogs in their diet. Fat, protein, and carbohydrates should all be supplemented. However, the principle of better digestion and eating less and more meals should be followed. In addition to dog food at each meal, In addition, add chicken, chicken broth, bone broth and other nutritious things, but remove the oil on the soup. Too oily soup will cause diarrhea in them. (Note: Before adding nutrition to a picked-up stray dog, you must deworm it and perform a physical examination. Otherwise, it may not only endanger your original dog, but also waste the nutrition you gave it. .)

To put it simply:

Dogs with gastrointestinal problems should eat less; sick dogs with gastrointestinal problems should be encouraged to eat more; dogs with diseases caused by obesity should eat low energy, and sick dogs with malnutrition should eat high energy. .

If you feel uneasy about stopping your dog from eating, you can give it some nutritional paste to replenish its energy.