nancy Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Has anyone heard of antibiotic-induced anorexia in puppies. Some woman on one of DH's online cooking things seems to have a rescue pup with this (and mange). She's looking for suggestions for stuff to tempt the pup. The one suggestion so far was chicken lives simmered in chicken broth, then minced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I haven't heard of it specifically in dogs because of anorexia, but I do know that some antibiotics do make the stomach upset both for dogs and humans. The chicken livers idea sounds a bit too rich. If the poor pup has an upset tummy, gets tempted to eat and then feels worse, he's not going to want eat again. When Buzz was ill w/a bacterial overgrowth and felt so bad he wouldn't eat, my vet recommended over cooking white rice with some extra water, so that it turned into a sort of rice cream. I made it with half homemade chicken broth and half plain water. The rice/chicken broth was mild enough that it didn't upset his tummy, he started to feel better because he got some calories in him, and his appetite picked up nicely. I'd sooner go with something like that than a rich meal for this little guy. Good luck! Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderfreak Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 yeas, antibiotics can make the stomach upset. and it leaves a bad taste in your mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixiesDad Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I don't believe I'd use chicken liver. The antibiotics can upset the stomach. I'd try boiled chicken maybe with a thick rice cruel unseasoned (no broth) just water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I'd try yogurt first, with live cultures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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