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My dog has a sudden loss of appetite. How can I get her to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 20 lbs

Tink is struggling to eat her food, she likes it to and lately within the past 3 days she just hasn't seemed bothered to have an appetite I even have tried to put warm water on the food to make it soft, is there any new tricks I can try?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 15th, 2017

If warm water with the food has not stimulated her appetite, try some low sodium chicken broth or a teaspoon of baby food (no garlic/onion) mixed in to her food. If she still does not eat, have Tink examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury.

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