My senior dog won't eat her food after sickness, but eats human food

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My dog is 8 years old. I know her and she's usually the type to eat any food she can get too. However lately she hasn't been eating her food. Maybe takes a few bits but that's it. But will beg for my food or try's and has eat my cats food. I have both food bowls in different locations but she still gets to the other bowl. She's never had a problem with her food before. She was sick a few days ago I don't know if her food made her sick. But I'm not sure what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 10 lbs

Bobbi Musgrove, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is possible she's developed an aversion to her regular food due to the recent sickness you've described. I am unsure if her food made her sick or not but I would make sure there are no recent reports of illness or recalls associated with this food. I recommend feeding a bland, easy to digest food such as homemade, boiled chicken breast mixed with white rice. If she eats this well with no vomiting or diarrhea for a couple days, you can gradually mix in her old food to reintroduce it or try a different type of dog food.

My senior dog won't eat her food after sickness, but eats human food

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