My dog is recovering from illness but still won't eat. What can I do?

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My dog is limping, his mouth is sore, his eyes are red and puffy and he will not eat anything. I took him to the vet, and they checked him and told me to wait and see how he is in two weeks. His leg is now a lot better, he can put a lot more weight on it, his eyes are getting clearer but he will still not eat. He drinks water, and any other liquids but not food...he just sniffs and turns away. What can I do to get him to eat? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I would start trying to feed liquid foods such as royal canin gastrointestinal liquid or recovery blended with warm water then slowly introduce thicker textures until he iis eating semisolid ad solid foods again. If not taking these voluntarily I recommend an earlier recheck

My dog is recovering from illness but still won't eat. What can I do?

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