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First day eating after parvo: How much food and water for a weak stomach?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

my pet is recovering from parvo and today is his first day eating again. How much water and food would be okay for his stomach since it still is weak.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2016

You can feed him some boiled white meat chicken (no bone) and white rice in small amounts several times a day. I would leave out small amounts of water at a time, ensuring that he does drink, but doesn't drink too much at once.

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