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My dog has renal failure and isn't eating. What should I try?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog is not eating he is in renal failure.what should I do

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on December 28th, 2014

I would suggest trying a large variety of foods to try to entice him to eat. You can boil some chicken for him or even offer him turkey or boiled ground beef. Dogs will go without eating for extended periods of time when they have conditions like renal failure, but it is very important to get them eating again as soon as possible. You can try several varieties of canned food as well. If your dog still refuses to eat you may need to take him to the veterinarian for an appetite stimulant and fluids.

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    Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 24th, 2019

    While a prescription renal diet is ideal, in my personal experience, if they are refusing to eat it all together, getting SOME nutrition in -whether its rice and boiled chicken, canned dog food that he likes, or whatever it may be--is better than being completely anorexic. If you've not yet tried an appetite stimulant, ask your vet. There is a medication called entyce that can be helpful in these guys. Mirtazipine is another medication that can be used as an appetite stimulant.

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